Barack Obama’s Summer 2019 Playlist Includes Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Barack Obama’s Summer 2019 Playlist Includes Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Former President Barack Obama shared his annual summer playlist via Twitter on Aug. 24.

The 44-song playlist—from the 44th President—included Lil Nas X’s mega-hit, “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. While “Old Town Road” was the only country song in the mix, the eclectic playlist feature a lineup of artists that included Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, The Black Keys, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones and more.

“With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to—some new, some old, some fast, some slow,” said President Obama. “Hope you enjoy.”

“Old Town Road” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 19 consecutive weeks in 2019, which is the longest run in the chart’s history.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

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