Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Matches Record for Longest Hot 100 Reign
Ella Langley's country hit has spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying Lil Nas X and Shaboozey's records. It's the longest-running non-holiday chart-topper, and the longest reign by a female country artist. The song has been atop the chart since July 4.
Langley’s single first topped the chart in February, then surged again after July 4, holding the No. 1 spot for nine straight weeks. Its 19-week total matches the runs of “Old Town Road” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” placing it behind only Mariah Carey’s holiday perennial. The achievement also marks the longest No. 1 reign ever by a female country artist. Country’s current chart dominance is underscored by the genre occupying all top five positions in early August, including a Langley-Wallen duet.
This record cements country’s commercial peak and may reshape how labels and streaming platforms prioritize genre crossover. For Langley, the milestone could elevate her into mainstream pop conversation, while also pressuring other female country acts to chase similar viral longevity. The song’s summer surge suggests seasonal listening habits still drive chart behavior, though its non-holiday status highlights a rare sustained appeal that may influence future release timing and marketing strategies across the industry.