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Ellie Langley Makes History with 'Choosin’ Texas' Triumph

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ella Langley's song "Choosin’ Texas" has made history as the first song by a woman to top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts simultaneously.
The song, co-written and co-produced by Miranda Lambert, has spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Choosin’ Texas" achieved 22.1 million streams and 34.4 million radio impressions in one week.
Langley highlighted the importance of women in country music and expressed gratitude for the support.
The single is part of her upcoming album, "Dandelion," scheduled for release on April 10, 2024.

History

Historical Context

In 1972, Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a powerful anthem for the feminist movement, which saw a 50% increase in women in the workforce during the 1970s. This legacy continues with Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas," the first song by a woman to lead multiple country charts, highlighting ongoing gender equality struggles in the music industry.

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Story summary

Ella Langley's song "Choosin’ Texas" has made history as the first song by a woman to top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts simultaneously.
The song, co-written and co-produced by Miranda Lambert, has spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Choosin’ Texas" achieved 22.1 million streams and 34.4 million radio impressions in one week.
Langley highlighted the importance of women in country music and expressed gratitude for the support.
The single is part of her upcoming album, "Dandelion," scheduled for release on April 10, 2024.

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