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Ella Langley Breaks Records, “Choosin’ Texas” 15-Week Hot 100 Reign

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the 14-week runs.
She became the first woman to hold three of the Hot 100’s top four spots and the first female country artist to top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
Her Dandelion album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while “Choosin’ Texas” topped the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Streaming Songs charts.

History

Historical Context

In 1980 Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" became the first solo country-origin song to top the Billboard Hot 100, staying at No. 1 for four weeks and moving 2 million album shipments. The breakthrough followed her 1977 crossover hit "Here You Come Again". That precedent frames Ella Langley’s 2024 sweep of three Hot 100 spots, showing each crossover expands country music’s mainstream reach.

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Story summary

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the 14-week runs.
She became the first woman to hold three of the Hot 100’s top four spots and the first female country artist to top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
Her Dandelion album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while “Choosin’ Texas” topped the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Streaming Songs charts.

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