Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Sets New Billboard Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" has achieved a significant milestone, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 23 consecutive weeks. This accomplishment breaks the previous record for the longest-running number one song, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas…
Macon, GA, September 22, 2026 —
Ella Langley’s hit song, “Choosin’ Texas,” has reached a new pinnacle in its chart performance, securing the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for an unprecedented 23 consecutive weeks.
This extended reign at the top of the highly competitive music chart signifies a major achievement for the artist and marks a historic moment in the Billboard Hot 100’s history. The song’s success has now surpassed the previous record for the longest-running number one track.
The prior record was held by Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which had previously held the top spot for 22 consecutive weeks. Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has now officially broken that long-standing benchmark.
The Billboard Hot 100 chart ranks songs based on sales (physical and digital), radio airplay, and online streaming activity across all genres in the United States. To maintain the number one position for such an extended period indicates sustained widespread popularity and listener engagement with “Choosin’ Texas.”
The accomplishment underscores the significant impact and broad appeal “Choosin’ Texas” has generated, establishing a new standard for longevity at the top of the music industry’s most influential singles chart.
Story summarized from the original created by MINA ALLEN | The National News Desk on wgxa.tv, see more information here.
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