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Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ not ‘country’ enough for Billboard charts

They gave this cowboy the boot. Singer Lil Nas X is embroiled in a genre feud — and claims of discrimination — this week after his viral hit, “Old Town Road,” was banned from the Billboard country charts for apparently straying from the twangy sound too much. The song simultaneously debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100,...

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16:11 on March 28 2019

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ not ‘country’ enough for Billboard charts

New York Post — They gave this cowboy the boot. Singer Lil Nas X is embroiled in a genre feud — and claims of discrimination — this week after his viral hit, “Old Town Road,” was... more info
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20:00 on March 27 2019

Billboard says Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” not country enough to be on country charts

Consequence of Sound — The publication claim its decision had nothing to do with the Atlanta artist's race. more info
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21:19 on March 29 2019

Billboard's decision to disqualify Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' from country charts is misguided

USA Today Music — Lil Nas X' "Old Town Road" was banned from the country charts for being too hip-hop, and fans are rightfully upset.             more info
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