Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Sets New Hot 100 Longevity Record
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has spent a 23rd week atop the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for the longest run in chart history. The song debuted in November 2025 and became Langley's first No. 1. Langley expressed surprise at the song's success and credited fans for its impact.
The track arrived as Langley's fifth Hot 100 entry when it debuted in November 2025, gradually climbing to her first top 10 in January before seizing the top spot in February. She co-wrote the song with Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor, and it is released through SAWGOD/Columbia Records with Triple Tigers handling country radio promotion.
During the Sept. 11-17 tracking week, the song drew 21.8 million streams, 58.3 million radio airplay impressions, and 6,000 digital sales. It also holds a 23rd week atop Streaming Songs and ties BTS's "Dynamite" and "Butter" for the longest Digital Song Sales reign at 18 weeks.
This record-breaking run could reshape how the music industry views country crossover potential, as Langley's success demonstrates that a country track can sustain mainstream dominance beyond typical genre cycles. The song's longevity may influence radio programmers and streaming playlists for years, while its multi-genre appeal could encourage labels to invest more heavily in similar hybrid country sounds. Younger artists may see this as proof that genre boundaries are increasingly fluid.