Breaking Down Rich Men North of Richmond and The Rise to #1 (BP EXTRA)

Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. I talk to Lou Pate on 1210 WPHT about the song's rise to the top of the charts.The song is the first entry on the chart for the singer-songwriter, who goes by the name Oliver Anthony Music. His other song, "Aint Gotta Dollar," debuted at number 82. The song's debut success surpassed Elvis and the Beatles. Anthony became the first artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 without any prior chart history. He beat out Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Olivia Rodrigo to reach the top spot. The song is about the frustration of working-class struggles. It struck a chord with conservative pundits. I also talk more about the latest on the writers and actors strike. I also discuss Taylor Swift declining the Super Bowl and the ongoing scandal around her old manager Scooter Braun. Find all of KOP's talk and music programming and contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSubscribing to KOP's YouTube channel @kingofpodcastsFollow KOP on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram @kingofpodcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasters-podcast--3684131/support.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcasts