Oliver Anthony caught his big break when he released the country-folk tune “Rich Men North of Richmond” in August 2023. The song’s anti-establishment message resonated with many, sending it straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Anthony, 32, has used his newfound platform to continue railing against the mainstream. Most recently, he posted a 15-minute vlog on YouTube in which he seemingly accused Parker McCollum of using drum loops, backing tracks, and Auto-Tune during his live shows. Unsurprisingly, McCollum’s fans have not responded kindly. See what the “Hell of a Year” singer had to say when a fan expressed their feelings toward Anthony during a recent show.
“Ain’t a Damn Thing Fake” About Parker McCollum’s Live Shows
As 2024 winds down, Parker McCollum is wrapping up a highly successful Burn It Down tour. The ACM Award winner stopped at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, last Saturday (Dec. 28.)
As McCollum strummed along on his guitar, someone in the crowd yelled, “F— Oliver Anthony!” Not missing a beat, the “Burn It Down” singer replied, “Word.”
And that wasn’t all he had to say about that. “I just want you guys to know that when you come see my show, when you come see me and these guys right here, there ain’t a damn thing fake about it,” McCollum said emphatically, as fans cheered.
What Did Oliver Anthony Say?
Oliver Anthony aired his grievances against the modern country music scene in a Dec. 6 YouTube vlog titled “What I’ve Learned From the Music Industry So Far.” In the 15-minute clip, he accused “a lot of these mainstream acts” of relying on backing tracks.
“I won’t say who the act is, but I think it was at South Carolina at the Myrtle Beach one, the band who played after us, that dude had six autotune modulators on a pedal board on stage, just to help him with vocal pitch live,” said the Virginia-born artist.
While Anthony never explicitly named the artist, internet sleuths divined that the “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer took the stage just ahead of Parker McCollum at the Carolina Country Music Fest in June.
It’s getting real y’all
CCMF preps are almost finished and thousands of people will be here in the sand to watch Parker McCollum, Larry Fleet, and Oliver Anthony when it kicks off tomorrow night @wmbfnews pic.twitter.com/wqn0Q0D9PF
— Teagan Brown (@Teagannbrownn) June 5, 2024
McCollum fired back at the “100% fabricated” allegations with a video message delivered via horseback.
“We will always be out there swinging it as a real band, trying to do our best to respect country music,” he said.
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Parker McCollum Addresses Autotune Allegations (Again) After Fan Yells, “F*ck Oliver Anthony” at Live Show
Country singer Parker McCollum found himself in the middle of controversy once again as he addressed autotune allegations during a recent live show. However, what really caught fans’ attention was when a fan yelled, “F*ck Oliver Anthony” during the performance.
McCollum took a moment to address the autotune accusations, stating, “I know there have been rumors going around about autotune, but I want to assure you all that my voice is as real as it gets. I work hard to deliver the best performance for my fans and I take pride in my craft.”
But the real shock came when a fan shouted, “F*ck Oliver Anthony” during the show. McCollum paused, visibly taken aback by the outburst, before responding, “Hey, that’s not cool. Let’s spread love and positivity, not hate.”
It is unclear who Oliver Anthony is or why the fan made such a statement, but McCollum handled the situation with grace and professionalism. Fans took to social media to express their support for the singer and commend him for how he handled the incident.
Despite the drama, McCollum continued to put on a stellar performance for his fans, leaving them with a memorable night of music and entertainment.
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