Posted on 09/22/2023 8:46:49 AM PDT by Red Badger
Country singer Oliver Anthony signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for global representation in all areas after his breakout single topped numerous charts since its debut in August.
“Rich Men North of Richmond” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite Anthony not having a label or agent, according to Variety. The agency’s clients include major figures and companies in TV, music, film, sports, fashion and more. Other musicians who have signed with UTA include Post Malone, Lizzo, the Jonas Brothers, Dolly Parton, Guns N’ Roses and more.
“We’re honored to represent such an authentic artist, and excited to put together a global strategy to bring Oliver Anthony and his music to the people,” said co-head of UTA Nashville, Jeffrey Hasson, and agent Curt Motley, in a joint statement.
UTA also represents country singer Jamey Johnson, who appeared with Anthony at his first rural gig. Johnson reportedly offered to counsel Anthony as he rose to fame overnight.
“Rich Men North of Richmond” has been on the Hot 100 charts for 11 weeks straight, according to Variety. It is the first song ever to make the Hot 100 from an artist whose work never previously appeared on the chart, the outlet noted.
Anthony’s song has become another “conservative anthem” alongside Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town,” which also hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, per Deadline.
Anthony’s hit song was used at the Republican primary debate hosted by Fox News on Aug. 23, which “bothered” him, according to his 10-minute-long YouTube video.
“The one thing that has bothered me is seeing people wrap politics up into this,” he said roughly two minutes into the video. “I’m disappointed to see, like, it’s aggravating seeing people on conservative news try to identify with me like I’m one of them. It’s aggravating seeing certain musicians and politicians acting like we’re buddies and act like we’re fighting the same struggle here, like we’re trying to present the same message.”
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Fox asked his permission and he gave it.
Good luck.
I like the song. But I doubt he is going to have much of a follow up. He will be the perennial singer at country fairs with 60 minute shows with the entire crowd waiting for one song.
I hope he strikes hard while the iron is hot.
He’ll be a lefty in less than a year once he figures out how everything “works”! Lol.
On reflection, I can clearly see that this is a snake pit, whatever the perceived benefits. Thank you, respectfully, for your experienced comments and perspective on this,
“it’s a damn shame”... applies to these agencies.
(I’ll keep that in mind when I see the fresh-faced, aspiring creators and performance at “The Local”, “Pick’n parlour, Commodore, and other places where the good stuff is surprising. (not always the case at the big-lights-big-city)
I spot lefties because they always act like they care about the little guy and rake in the dough. Then they go out and preach to some hard working middle class people that they should be ashamed for working and becoming comfortably wealthy.
I definitely think he may be. One thing he’s not is a conservative. He blatantly said so. I think many here will be sorry for their support.
Keep in mind for the artist and a small handful of associates it's about the artistry/creativity and love for what they're doing and accomplishing... for most of the rest it's ONLY about the MONEY!
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