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Ella Langley Sets Female-Only Country Record, 13 Weeks atop Hot 100

7/15/2026

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Ella Langley Dominates

Ella Langley (singer)’s “Choosin’ Texas” stayed No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks as of July 14 2026.
It is the first female-only country song to log 13+ weeks at No. 1.
A 17-week run would eclipse Morgan Wallen (male country artist)’s 16-week record.
Langley holds three songs in the Top Four, the first woman to do so.
Her new single “Loving Life Again” is added by over half of reporting country stations.

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Ella Langley Triumphs

Ella Langley's “Choosin’ Texas” was named Saving Country Music’s Single of the Year in October 2025.
Billboard’s “Song of the Summer” chart lists the track at #1 and places Drake’s “Janice STFU” at #8.
Industry observers describe the song’s dominance as a triumph for traditional country over pop hits.
Analysts say the 13-week run could set a new benchmark for female country artists despite listener fatigue.

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Ella Langley Charts

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” entered the UK Official Streaming chart’s top ten at No. 10 after 20 weeks.
The single rose to No. 5 on the UK Official Singles chart, marking Langley’s first top-five there, while dropping to No. 10 on the Downloads chart and No. 11 on the Sales chart.
Langley was named Artist-Songwriter of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17 2026.

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Ella Langley Dominates

Ella Langley (singer)’s “Choosin’ Texas” stayed No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks as of July 14 2026.
It is the first female-only country song to log 13+ weeks at No. 1.
A 17-week run would eclipse Morgan Wallen (male country artist)’s 16-week record.
Langley holds three songs in the Top Four, the first woman to do so.
Her new single “Loving Life Again” is added by over half of reporting country stations.

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