Langley’s Country Hit Matches All-Time Hot 100 Reign
Ella Langley's “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 22 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, equaling the record held by Mariah Carey's holiday classic. The song, released in October 2025, could break the record next week. It previously tied the mark set by Carey and later matched by Shaboozey's “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Langley’s rise began with “Choosin’ Texas” entering the charts in November 2025, then reaching its peak in February 2026. Her album *Dandelion* also topped the country albums chart for two weeks in April, underscoring her crossover appeal. The record she now shares was previously held by Carey, whose holiday staple has accumulated weeks each December since 2019, and by Shaboozey’s 2024 hit. Carey’s earlier 16-week reign with “One Sweet Day” was broken by “Old Town Road” in 2019.
This milestone could reshape how the industry measures longevity, as streaming-era hits now rival seasonal classics. It may influence how labels time releases and promote singles, while also spotlighting country music’s growing dominance on pop charts. For listeners, the record offers a talking point about changing tastes, though its broader cultural weight likely remains limited to chart enthusiasts and industry observers.