Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" Nears Record-Breaking Run on Billboard Hot 100
Country singer Ella Langley's single "Choosin' Texas" has spent 22 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the all-time record and is expected to surpass it next week.
Ella Langley's single "Choosin' Texas," released in October as the lead track from her second album Dandelion, has logged 22 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, matching the record held by Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Industry analysts expect the song to break the record in the coming week.
The 27-year-old artist, who grew up in rural Alabama, co-wrote and produced the track with a team that includes Miranda Lambert. The song's popularity surged after an Oklahoma influencer posted a TikTok video of himself dancing to the track, which helped it gain traction on streaming platforms.
Critics note that the song draws on classic country references, citing lyrical nods to Jerry Reed, Ronnie Milsap and George Strait, and that its production favors a smooth, polished sound rather than the raw edge found in some contemporary country releases.
While the song's chart performance has attracted attention from various cultural commentators, its commercial success reflects broader trends in the U.S. music market, where country-influenced tracks have previously achieved extended chart dominance.
The record-breaking run comes amid ongoing discussions about the evolving landscape of American popular music and the role of streaming data in chart calculations.