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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Extends Record to 25th Week at No. 1
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In Short: Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-breaking run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 to 25 weeks.
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-breaking run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 to 25 weeks, marking a new milestone in chart history.
The song, which initially ruled the Hot 100 in February, has now surpassed Taylor Swift’s 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,' which held the top spot for three weeks in 2012.
'Choosin' Texas' also leads the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart for a 46th week, passing Shaboozey’s 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' for the second-longest No. 1 run.
Langley discussed her success during the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where she talked about her latest album 'Dandelion' and her plans for a sophomore album.
The song, written by Langley alongside Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor, with production by Lambert and Ben West, has been a commercial success, delivering her first Hot 100 No. 1.
Langley's success extends beyond 'Choosin' Texas,' with 'Loving Life Again' hitting the number one spot on the Country airplay chart, making it her fourth song from 'Dandelion' to achieve that feat.
Langley's unstoppable run continues to roll on, with 'Choosin’ Texas' setting a new benchmark in chart history after being briefly displaced by BTS’ 'Swim.'
Langley is now the fastest female artist to achieve six number ones on the chart in the 36-year history of the Hot 100.
The song's success has defined Langley’s current era, with 'Choosin’ Texas' leading the Hot 100 for an unprecedented 25 weeks.
Langley's latest album 'Dandelion' has seen several songs blow up in 2026, with 'Choosin’ Texas' leading the way and setting multiple chart records.
What this adds
Langley's success has been consistent, with 'Choosin’ Texas' setting a new record and other singles from 'Dandelion' also achieving top spots on various charts.
What's confirmed
- Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-breaking run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 to 25 weeks, marking a new milestone in chart history.
- The song, which initially ruled the Hot 100 in February, has now surpassed Taylor Swift’s 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,' which held the top spot for three weeks in 2012.
- 'Choosin' Texas' also leads the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart for a 46th week, passing Shaboozey’s 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' for the second-longest No. 1 run.
- Langley discussed her success during the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where she talked about her latest album 'Dandelion' and her plans for a sophomore album.
- The song, written by Langley alongside Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor, with production by Lambert and Ben West, has been a commercial success, delivering her first Hot 100 No. 1.
- Langley's success extends beyond 'Choosin' Texas,' with 'Loving Life Again' hitting the number one spot on the Country airplay chart, making it her fourth song from 'Dandelion' to achieve that feat.
- Langley is now the fastest female artist to achieve six number ones on the chart in the 36-year history of the Hot 100.
- The song's success has defined Langley’s current era, with 'Choosin’ Texas' leading the Hot 100 for an unprecedented 25 weeks.
- Langley's latest album 'Dandelion' has seen several songs blow up in 2026, with 'Choosin’ Texas' leading the way and setting multiple chart records.
What's still developing
- 2; Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s “Expectations” vaults 63-3, following the release of its remix adding Roan; and Zach Bryan’s “Lies,” featuring Lana Del Rey, opens at No.
- Roan earns her fifth Hot 100 top 10, tying last year’s “The Subway” for her highest rank.
- Plus, for all chart rules and explanations, click here.
- Plus, three songs crash the Hot 100’s top five: Tate McRae’s “Housewife” debuts at No.
- Read on for details of the entire top 10 on this week’s Hot 100.
- 31, 2026, will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Oct.
- The "Choosin' Texas" singer had a monster 2025, and then kicked things into a new gear in 2026 with songs that are dominating the charts and racking up awards.
- Now, she can add another achievement to her growing list.
- Langley's unstoppable run continues to roll on, and shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.
- As our loyal readers know, Ella Langley has absolutely captivated the country music world over the past couple years.
- Released on October 17, 2025, “Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album Dandelion.
- Earlier cross-genre leaders include Beyoncé’s “ Texas Hold ‘Em ” (two weeks in 2024) and Dolly Parton’s “ 9 to 5 ” (1981) and “ Islands in the Stream ” with Kenny Rogers (1983), both of which peaked with two weeks at No.