Oliver Anthony Unleashes Heartbreak and Fury in New Divorce Anthem “Scornful Woman”

The viral country-folk star returns with a deeply personal anthem of heartbreak and betrayal

Oliver Anthony, the independent country-folk sensation who shot to fame with “Rich Men North of Richmond,” has released a striking new single titled “Scornful Woman.” The track dropped on June 4, 2025, accompanied by a rugged, snow-covered video that perfectly matches the song’s tone—gritty, haunting, and emotionally charged.

True to his style, Anthony doesn’t hold anything back in this latest offering. “Scornful Woman” dives deep into the pain and fallout of a bitter divorce, told from the perspective of a man left to pick up the pieces. With a raspy voice full of lived-in sorrow, Anthony sings about being stripped of everything—emotionally, spiritually, and financially—by a partner who “wanted it all.”

“She can have all the money… I’d go back to being broke as a joke / If I could just get a break from the pain,” he sings in the chorus, his voice raw with heartbreak. It’s a powerful line that drives home the song’s central message: no amount of wealth can ease the pain of betrayal.

While Anthony hasn’t officially confirmed autobiographical details, he did open up on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience about navigating a difficult divorce. Rogan recalled a call with Anthony where the singer explained he was at the height of fame, but in the middle of losing everything behind the scenes—including control of his earnings. “She wanted everything,” Rogan said. That struggle clearly influenced the writing of “Scornful Woman,” adding another layer of authenticity to an already vulnerable performance.

Musically, the track blends elements of country, folk, and southern rock. A weeping fiddle winds through the verses, while distorted guitar adds a darker, heavier edge to the arrangement. The song was recorded in the middle of a snowstorm, using generator power after Anthony’s property lost electricity—a true testament to his DIY roots and raw recording ethos. The result is a track that feels cold, honest, and deeply human.

Fans have already responded with enthusiasm, praising both the production and the unflinching honesty in the lyrics. The song shot to No. 1 on the iTunes Rock chart and broke into the Top 10 across genres within days of its release. On social media, listeners are calling it one of Anthony’s most impactful songs yet, with one fan describing it as a “southern-fried heartbreaker for every man who’s ever lost more than money in a breakup.”

“Scornful Woman” marks Oliver Anthony’s first major single of 2025 and a bold step forward in his evolving career. After the narrative-rich debut album Hymnal of a Troubled Man’s Mind, this single feels more immediate and personal—a sonic journal entry etched in pain.

With its searing honesty, organic sound, and emotional intensity, “Scornful Woman” confirms what fans already know: Oliver Anthony is not just a viral flash-in-the-pan—he’s a songwriter with something to say, and a voice that refuses to be ignored.

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