There’s more than one Oliver Anthony song that relies on themes of hard work, simple freedoms and American perseverance. The “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer’s viral hit was actually born out of several darker attempts to distribute his message.
There are 19 songs (excluding covers and Bible verses) under Anthony’s profile on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms. Taste of Country has ranked them below, with links to each one, should you want to familiarize yourself with “Rich Man’s Gold,” “Doggonit” and “Stuck Living in a New World,” three that work to show the urgency of the problem.
Then, in June 2025 Anthony hard-pivoted to a full-produced song about divorce called “Scornful Woman.” It’s arguably the best song he’s ever created.
You’ll also find love songs, personal meditations, words of inspiration and a beautiful letter to his home state of Virginia. If everything he sings is true, then it’s clear he also loves dogs and marijuana, and has conflicted feelings about the reality of growing up in Appalachia.
Related: Here Are the Lyrics to Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond”
Country music fans may have first discovered Anthony (real name Christophe Lunsford) in summer 2023, but his music first appeared online months prior. It’s interesting to track his progress and growth over the last two-and-a-half years months. His tone is lighter today, and the production value — while still simple — is much cleaner. Simply put, he’s a better songwriter and storyteller than he was when his first cell phone-produced track went live.
The Best Oliver Anthony Songs — His Entire Catalog, Ranked
Taste of Country ranked all 19 songs Anthony has released so far. Most were cell phone recordings at first (later recorded for the Hymnal of a Troubled Man’s Mind album), but we didn’t hold a lack of production quality against him. Instead, each song is rated based on strength of message, originality and overall appeal.
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11 Country Stars Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs + 1 You’ll Be Shocked to Learn Does
If you think a country singer needs to write their own songs to be a legitimate artist, take this short quiz:
Just two of those names make this list of 11 country stars who don’t write their own songs, and one you’ll be surprised to learn does. It’s a list that includes four Country Music Hall of Fame inductees and at least two others sure to get in soon. The takeaway is that great singers are great storytellers, especially when they’re telling someone else’s story.
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