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Langley's Song Hits 16 Weeks; Country Owns Top Five

8/5/2026

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Summary

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Ella Langley's “Choosin’ Texas” logged its 16th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 8 2026, tying for the fourth-longest run.
Country songs filled all five top spots for the first time in the chart’s nearly seven-decade history.
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. warned the unprecedented country dominance may force voters to reconsider the genre’s long-standing award snub.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 Billy Ray Cyrus’s debut single “Achy Breaky Heart” entered the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 15 and selling 1.2 million copies, which lifted Sony Music Nashville’s revenue by 15 percent. Its crossover appeal paved the way for later country dominance, a pattern reflected in 2026 when Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” held the top spot for 16 weeks and occupied all five Billboard country positions.

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Story summary

Ella Langley's “Choosin’ Texas” logged its 16th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 8 2026, tying for the fourth-longest run.
Country songs filled all five top spots for the first time in the chart’s nearly seven-decade history.
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. warned the unprecedented country dominance may force voters to reconsider the genre’s long-standing award snub.

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