'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer on his song being used at first GOP presidential debate: 'That song is written about the people on that stage.'

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 16:00

Oliver Anthony, the singer and songwriter behind — Oliver Anthony performs at the Oliver Anthony concert at the Eagle Creek Golf Club on August 19, 2023 in Moyock, North Carolina
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Fox News featured the "Rich Men North of Richmond" song at the GOP presidential debate on Wednesday.
The singer-songwriter behind the song said he found that decision "funny" and "aggravating"
"I wrote that song about those people," Oliver Anthony said.

The singer-songwriter behind the viral music hit "Rich Men North of Richmond" said in a video Friday that he found it aggravating when Fox News decided to use his song as a prop in the first GOP presidential debate.