Ella Langley has reclaimed the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 with her hit "Choosin’ Texas," marking its 25th week at No. 1. This historic run officially surpasses the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which spent 22 weeks at the summit.
A historic run for Ella Langley
Langley's success is not just about longevity but also about her rapid ascent in the country genre. The track has now spent 46 weeks at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. Beyond this single, Langley has become the fastest woman to achieve six No. 1 hits, reaching the milestone in just 99 weeks.
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Her dominance follows a brief period where Taylor Swift’s "Patient Zero" held the top spot for three weeks. However, Langley’s single has shown incredible resilience, rebounding to the top after being displaced by Swift. This marks the sixth time Langley has seen a hit return to the number one position.
New entries in the top five
While Langley maintains her lead, the rest of the top five has seen significant movement due to several high-profile releases:
- Tate McRae: Her new single "Housewife" debuted at No. 2, marking her highest-charting song as a lead artist.
- Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan: A remix of "Expectations" jumped from No. 63 to No. 3.
- Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey: Their collaboration "Lies" entered the chart at No. 4.
- Taylor Swift: "Patient Zero" moved down to the No. 5 position.
What to watch next
Industry analysts are watching to see if Langley can maintain her momentum through the end of the year. She may need to hold her position as a buffer against the seasonal return of Mariah Carey’s holiday music, which traditionally resurges during the Christmas period. Meanwhile, the surge of new collaborations from Rodrigo, Roan, and Del Rey suggests a highly competitive landscape for the upcoming months.
