Oliver Anthony Enters MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart At No. 3

Oliver Anthony

Oliver Anthony, whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford, has entered the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart at No. 3 this week.

The Virginia native is the sole writer of his viral hit, “Rich Men North of Richmond” as well as other top-streaming songs “Ain’t Gotta Dollar” and “I’ve Got To Get Sober.”

Ashley Gorley remains at the No. 1 position as a co-writer on 10 charting songs.

Tracy Chapman (No. 2), Taylor Swift (No. 4) and Jordan Schmidt (No. 5) complete the top five.

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

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LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.

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