Results
- The Republican presidential debate opened with a sample of Oliver Anthony's song “Rich Men North Of Richmond”, which criticizes corrupt and incompetent politicians in Washington. The candidates were asked why the song had generated such a strong response across the country.
- Oliver Anthony reached No. 1 on the US singles chart with “Rich Men North of Richmond”, becoming the first artist with no previous chart history on any chart to debut directly at the top. The song was recorded outdoors in one take in the presence of his dogs.