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Ella Langley Secures Hot 100 Top Two Spots, Sets Streaming Record

5/22/2026

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Summary

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Ella Langley became the 20th artist to hold the Hot 100’s top two spots, with “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 1 and “Be Her” at No. 2.
“Choosin’ Texas” led Hot Country Songs chart for its 25th week, tying Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” as fifth-longest-running No. 1.
The song topped the Hot 100 for ten weeks, one of only four songs to do so, and ranks No. 1 on Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts.

History

Historical Context

On April 4 1964 the Beatles, signed to Capitol Records, filled the Billboard Hot 100’s top five spots, a feat no other act had achieved. This sweep followed their February breakthrough with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” which sparked Beatlemania and launched the British Invasion that reshaped U.S. pop culture. Their run extended to 14 consecutive weeks at number one, cementing their dominance.

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Story summary

Ella Langley became the 20th artist to hold the Hot 100’s top two spots, with “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 1 and “Be Her” at No. 2.
“Choosin’ Texas” led Hot Country Songs chart for its 25th week, tying Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” as fifth-longest-running No. 1.
The song topped the Hot 100 for ten weeks, one of only four songs to do so, and ranks No. 1 on Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts.

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