The Billboard Gets Slammed For Removing Lil Nas X “Old Town Road” Song From the Country List
New artist Lil Nas X put out a blazing song over a year ago but it has recently dominated the charts. Unfortunately this notoriety came with a controversial act by the Billboard.
Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road (I Got The Horses In The Back)” has a Wild Wild West vibe with a hip hop spin. The genre-blending tune was a breakout hit five weeks ago when it debuted on three Billboard charts at the same time: the Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs and Hot Country Songs. But Billboard quietly removed the song from the country chart the following week, which left many to wonder, “Is it because he’s black,” or “Is it because there’s a hip hop element?”
The song was original published on YouTube on Dec. 2, 2018 where many viewers begin reposting and added their own version to the cover. After getting much attention online, radio stations begin playing it all over the country with brought an unexpected success to the 20-year old artist.
We must say, we are really feeling this song. Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ho88VXJTBg
Hot, right? Want to know the meaning behind the song? Lil Nas X shares it in an interview with Genuis after explaining how he felt when the Billboard took his hit song off the Country charts.
After catching wind of what the Billboard did, country singers Jimmie Allen and Billy Ray Cyrus both spoke out to defend this genius song.
Jimmie Allen said, “The song deserves to be on every chart.” His debut single “Best Shot” was No. 1 for three weeks on country radio so he should know.
Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted: “I thought, it’s honest, humble, and has an infectious hook, and a banjo. What the hell more do ya need?” So he decided to collaborate with Lil Nas X on a remix.
Now that was FIRE! So what do y’all think? Was the Billboard right for removing “Old Town Road” from the Country chart or do you believe this was a much needed change in the music industry. Leave a comment below.
