Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Makes Billboard Hot 100 History
Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" has made history by spending 19 nonconsecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This achievement ties the record for the longest reign ever for a non-holiday song, sharing the milestone with Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." The only song that has spent more time at No. 1 is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," with 22 weeks at the top. "Choosin' Texas" is just three weeks away from tying Carey's overall record and four weeks away from surpassing it. The song generated significant streams, radio audience impressions, and sales during the tracking period, maintaining its dominance on various charts.
"Choosin' Texas" has been a chart-topper since July 4, with nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 during its current stretch. Ella Langley has broken several records with the song, surpassing hits by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Morgan Wallen, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Boyz II Men. Langley also made history by simultaneously leading the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts with the same song. Released in 2025 as the lead single from Langley's album "Dandelion," "Choosin' Texas" was written by Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and JoyBeth Taylor, and produced by Lambert and Ben West. This achievement marks Langley's first No. 1 single on the Hot 100.
The question now is whether "Choosin' Texas" can break the tie with "Old Town Road" and "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" to set a new non-holiday record and potentially challenge Mariah Carey's 22-week mark. Langley's song has already joined an elite group of No. 1 hits in the Hot 100's history, showcasing its enduring popularity and success.