Full Breakdown
Ella Langley's “Choosin’ Texas” Ties Record for Longest-Running Non-Holiday No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
8/24/2026, 11:56:57 PM
Chart Milestone
“Choosin’ Texas” has logged its 19th cumulative week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the longest reign for a non-holiday single with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus’s “Old Town Road.” The chart dated August 29, 2026 (scheduled) will reflect the tie.
Background & Context
The track debuted in October 2025 and reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 on the chart dated February 14, 2026, marking Ella Langley’s first chart-topping single. After a modest start, the song “blew up over the summer” and has maintained the top spot since July 4, accumulating nine consecutive weeks by that date. Its success propelled Langley’s sophomore album *Dandelion*—released on April 10, 2026 through SAWGOD/Columbia Records—to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200, reinforcing the single’s crossover appeal beyond country radio.
Data & Statistics
- 19 weeks at No. 1 (non-holiday record tie).
- 24.3 million official streams, 55.7 million radio airplays, and 7,000 units sold during the most recent week (chart reporting).
- 281 points projected for the week by the analytics service Talk of the Charts.
- 12 weeks leading Songs of the Summer, 16 weeks atop Digital Song Sales, 19 weeks atop Streaming Songs, and 37 weeks atop Hot Country Songs.
- Total chart run of 43 weeks on the Hot 100 (overall longevity).
- *Dandelion* moved 169,000 equivalent album units in its first week, securing the top spot on the Billboard 200.
Why It Matters
The achievement underscores a broader shift in U.S. popular music: country tracks occupied the entire Top 5 of the Hot 100 for the first time in chart history, with “Choosin’ Texas” at the forefront. The song’s dominance across streaming, sales, and radio formats illustrates how a country-origin single can become a mainstream staple, challenging the genre’s traditional market boundaries. The tie with “Old Town Road” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” places Langley among a select group of artists whose crossover hits have reshaped the Hot 100’s genre composition.
Official Statements & Responses
Industry analysts at Talk of the Charts anticipate the track could add another 75 points next week, potentially securing a 20th week at No. 1 and breaking the current non-holiday tie.
Verbatim Quotes
“Everyone can relate to wanting something that doesn’t want you back, whether it be a relationship or a job,” — Ella Langley
What’s Next
The upcoming chart dated August 29, 2026 is scheduled to list “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 1, maintaining the tie with the other 19-week records. Projections from Talk of the Charts suggest the song may achieve a 20th week, which would establish a new benchmark for non-holiday singles on the Hot 100.
