What’s the most popular song of 2019?

You may or may not be surprised at the year’s biggest hit, but it’s one you’ve heard over and over again and couldn’t get out of your head for days!
We’re talking about Lil Nas ft. Billy Ray Cyrus’ Old Town Road.

This unlikely duo has proved that they can rise to the top of charts and make fans out of any naysayers. First released independently by Lil Nas X, he was picked up by Colombia Records and was remixed to include “Achy Breaky Heart” country artist, Billy Ray Cyrus.

According to Forbes, this song has been making history for over 18 weeks now on the Billboard Hot 100, and beating Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber’s Despacito which held the #1 spot for 16 weeks in a row back in 2017.

Since making waves all over the world, it’s hard not to go to an event without hearing this song. Recently the small town Sicamous in British Colombia, has had their sign “Old Town Rd.” stolen, which lead to them mass producing the signs and selling them as tourist trinkets for $25 each.

As a DJ in Toronto who specializes in weddings, nightclub events, and corporate functions, I know it’s a hit anywhere you play it. It’s a hit at weddings and events because well, everyone knows it and it’s a song that’s been popular across all ages. Sure we’ve got a long way until 2020, but we see no contenders here.