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Chris Molanphy, "Old Town Road" (Duke UP, 2023)

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

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The Rise of 'Old Town Road' and Its Impact on Pop History

This chapter explores the significance of Lil Nas X's song 'Old Town Road' on the charts and its impact on pop history. It discusses the collaboration with Billy Ray Cyrus, the debate about race and genre, the strategies employed to make the song go viral, the record-breaking 19-week stay at number one, and its influence on other artists' chart success.

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