Viral Country Singer Oliver Anthony Responds to Claim He Charged Venue $120,000 for a Performance
justjared.comViral country singer Oliver Anthony and a music hall that he was supposed to perform at are going back and forth on social media.
The musician responsible for the chart-topping song “Rich Men North of Richmond” was set to perform at a Tennessee venue called Cotton Eyed Joe later this month.
However, he took to Facebook to cancel the performance because he felt ticket prices were too high. The venue was charging $99 for a ticket and $199 for a meet and greet, but Oliver said he wanted to cap ticket prices at $25. “Ultimately, it’s my fault for not being more directly involved with the venues who have reached out.
My plate has been full and I delegated the responsibility to someone else to help me book,” he wrote. The venue responded, sharing their version of events and prompting another statement from Oliver. Keep reading to find out more… In a statement shared with Deadline, Cotton Eyed Joes alleged that Oliver was charging $120,000 for a performance.
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