Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sets Record for Longest Non-Holiday Hot 100 Run

Country-pop artist Ella Langley’s track “Choosin’ Texas” has reached its twentieth week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the previous record for the longest-running non-holiday chart-topper. The milestone highlights the song’s sustained commercial dominance across radio and streaming platforms.

31 Aug, 13:30 — 31 Aug, 20:08

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This milestone highlights the enduring crossover appeal of country-infused pop music on mainstream charts, reflecting shifting listener preferences toward genre-blending tracks. The achievement places Langley among an elite group of artists who have dominated the Hot 100 for half a year, underscoring the song’s viral momentum and sustained radio and streaming dominance.

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forbes10h ago

Ella Langley Ties Morgan Wallen’s Streaming Record

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spends a nineteenth week at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, tying Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” for the third-longest reign..

By Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

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varietyMostly Factual5h ago

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Smashes Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 for a Non-Holiday Song

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has topped 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — making it the longest run ever at the top of the chart for a non-holiday song. The song passed Shaboozey’s 2024 hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and “Old Town Road,” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, […]

By Jem Aswad

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deadlineMostly Factual3h ago

“Choosin’ Texas” Breaks Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Non-Holiday Pop Single

There’s a new queen of the Billboard Hot 100, with a longest running no. 1small asterisk. Ella Langley’s stone smash “Choosin’ Texas” has racked up a phenomenal 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first non-holiday single to hit the milestone. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” […]

By Erik Pedersen

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual4h ago

‘Choosin’ Texas’ is Now the Second Longest Running Number One Single on the Hot 100

Ella Langley's hit song has now spent 20 weeks atop the chart, making it the longest reign for a non-holiday track

By Jaeden Pinder

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billboardMostly Factual6h ago

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1

It becomes just the second song overall to reign for 20 or more weeks.

By Gary Trust

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First report: forbes · 31 Aug, 13:30|Full coverage: 5 · 7h|Window: 7h

forbes31 Aug, 13:30First to report

Ella Langley Ties Morgan Wallen’s Streaming Record

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billboard31 Aug, 16:36

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1

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variety31 Aug, 17:37

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Smashes Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 for a Non-Holiday Song

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rolling-stone31 Aug, 18:58

‘Choosin’ Texas’ is Now the Second Longest Running Number One Single on the Hot 100

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deadline31 Aug, 20:08Latest update

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sets Record for Longest Non-Holiday Hot 100 Run

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Ella Langley Ties Morgan Wallen’s Streaming Record

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Smashes Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 for a Non-Holiday Song

“Choosin’ Texas” Breaks Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Non-Holiday Pop Single

‘Choosin’ Texas’ is Now the Second Longest Running Number One Single on the Hot 100

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1

Coverage Timeline

Ella Langley Ties Morgan Wallen’s Streaming Record

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Smashes Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 for a Non-Holiday Song

‘Choosin’ Texas’ is Now the Second Longest Running Number One Single on the Hot 100

“Choosin’ Texas” Breaks Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Non-Holiday Pop Single

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