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Dwayne Johnson responded to a post Anthony shared on Saturday, telling the country singer to 'keep kicking a**.'

Dwayne"The Rock" Johnson in March 2023. The actor commented on a post by controversial country singer Oliver Anthony, praising the overnight sensation for his"class & kindness."account @oliver_anthony_music on August 26, the country singer shared two screenshots of his Spotify listener count. In the first, presumably taken before his sudden rise to fame, Anthony has 374 listeners. In the second, he has more than 4 million.

"I was thrilled at 300 and I'm thrilled today," he wrote alongside the snapshots."I'm beyond thankful for everyone." The Rock—real name Dwayne Johnson—commented on the post, writing:"Great to connect with u brother. Way [you] handle your fame & influence with class & kindness. Keep kicking a** and see u down the road."

As Anthony's fame has surged, the singer has come under increased scrutiny. With a fanbase that contains many who hold conservative views and lyrics that can be viewed as populist, his own political outlook has come into question.

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