Old Town Road is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X, released on December 3, 2018, through Columbia Records. The song went viral on the video sharing app TikTok, leading to its success on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has become the longest-running number one single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, spending 19 weeks at the top spot.
The song was written by Lil Nas X and produced by YoungKio. It samples the Nine Inch Nails song “34 Ghosts IV”. The song’s music video was released on April 5, 2019, and was directed by Calmatic. The video features Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, who is featured on the remix of the song.
The song has become a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 19 weeks. It is the longest-running number one single in the history of the chart, surpassing the record set by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day”, which spent 16 weeks at the top spot.
The song has also become the fastest song in history to be certified diamond, meaning it has sold over 10 million copies. It achieved this milestone in just nine months, beating the previous record set by Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”, which achieved diamond status in 11 months.
The success of “Old Town Road” has also led to Lil Nas X becoming the first artist to have three songs in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The other two songs are “Panini” and “Rodeo”, both of which are from his debut EP, 7.
The success of “Old Town Road” has also led to Lil Nas X becoming the first artist to have three songs in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The other two songs are “Panini” and “Rodeo”, both of which are from his debut EP, 7.
The song has also become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring a variety of memes, remixes, and covers. It has also been featured in a number of films and television shows, including the animated film “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” and the sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”.
The success of “Old Town Road” has also led to Lil Nas X becoming the first artist to have three songs in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The other two songs are “Panini” and “Rodeo”, both of which are from his debut EP, 7.
The song has also been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and a Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song. It has also been nominated for a number of MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year.
The success of “Old Town Road” has also led to Lil Nas X becoming the first artist to have three songs in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The other two songs are “Panini” and “Rodeo”, both of which are from his debut EP, 7.
The song has also been used in a number of commercials, including a Super Bowl commercial for Doritos and a commercial for the video game “Fortnite”. It has also been used in a number of video games, including “Guitar Hero Live” and “Just Dance 2020”.
The success of “Old Town Road” has been an incredible accomplishment for Lil Nas X and has cemented his place in music history. It is a testament to his talent and hard work, and it is sure to be remembered for years to come.
