Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean, the State of the Pop-Chart Culture

A discussion of pop music and country’s big, strange summer on the charts. Plus: Where do Morgan Wallen’s continued popularity and the discourse around Luke Combs’s "Fast Car" cover fit in?

The hit song that has divided the US

John Rich defends Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean as country stars dominate music: 'Guys like us speak the truth

Country Music's Renaissance in Full Swing as Songs Top Billboard

After Jason Aldean's “Try That In a Small Town”, a new song by an artist named Oliver Anthony is becoming the right's anthem : r/Fauxmoi

John Rich defends Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean as country stars dominate music: 'Guys like us speak the truth

Jason Aldean - News - IMDb

Country Dominates Spotify, Apple Year-End Charts—But Right-Wing Anthems From Jason Aldean, Oliver Anthony Aren't Near The Top

Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean, the State of the Pop-Chart Culture Wars - The Ringer

Jason Aldean - News - IMDb

The Return of Country Protest Songs

Jason Aldean thrives on controversy, but can the rest of country music? - The Washington Post

Oliver Anthony, Jason Aldean, the State of the Pop-Chart Culture Wars - The Ringer

Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' Hits No. 1 - The New York Times

Rich Men North of Richmond' spells big conservative pop culture win

The country singer who's ruffling political feathers