The iTunes charts are currently witnessing a conservative counterculture surge, with John Rich and Tom MacDonald battling for the top position. Tom MacDonald’s “You Missed,” a song reflecting on a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, is currently at number one. Meanwhile, John Rich’s biblically-themed “Revelation,” featuring Sonya Isaacs, holds the number two spot.
Tom MacDonald has been rallying his fans to download his track to secure its position on the Billboard charts as well.
Here's the full top 10 on iTunes:
- You Missed - Tom MacDonald
- Revelation (feat. Sonya Isaacs) - John Rich
- A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey
- Not Like Us - Kendrick Lamar
- I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen) - Post Malone
- I Am Not Okay - Jelly Roll
- Somebody Save Me - Eminem & Jelly Roll
- Lose Control - Teddy Swims
- Too Sweet - Hozier
- Lies Lies Lies - Morgan Wallen
This trend isn’t new. Conservative artists have been making significant moves on the charts recently, with Afroman’s “Hunter Got High” and Rachel Holt’s pro-life anthem “I Was Gonna Be” also seeing substantial success in recent times.
The rise of conservative counterculture in music reflects a growing demand among Americans for songs that resonate with their values. John Rich’s “Revelation” is a testament to this, with its deeply biblical themes. Simultaneously, Tom MacDonald’s politically charged “You Missed” continues to dominate, showing that there’s a significant audience for music that speaks directly to contemporary political and cultural issues.
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