Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Tops Summer Songs Chart, Making Country History
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' is the No. 1 song of the summer for 2026, marking the first time country music occupies the top three spots on the season-ending chart. The song has spent 21 weeks atop the Hot 100. This is a historic achievement for the genre.
The song's October 2025 release marks a rare feat, as it becomes the first season-ending champion to have entered the Hot 100 in a prior year since "Macarena" won in 1996. This victory extends a recent trend, following country's top-two finishes in 2023 and 2024, and Morgan Wallen's three entries in the top four last year.
Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" secures her best-ever summer ranking, while Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" achieves her highest placement since 2014. Drake's "Janice STFU" remains the only other track to top the weekly tally, and Langley's "Be Her" maintained a top-ten presence throughout the season.
The historic top-three sweep could signal a lasting shift in mainstream music consumption, potentially prompting radio and streaming platforms to prioritize country artists. This may elevate the visibility of female performers, as Langley and Swift lead the pack, possibly encouraging greater industry investment in diverse country talent and reshaping the genre's commercial landscape for years to come.