Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" has spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the longest-leading solo female hit with a non-holiday title in history [1, 2, 3, 4]. The 27-year-old artist, who hails from Hope Hull, Alabama and moved to Nashville in 2019 to advance her country music career, achieved this milestone around late July 2026 [3, 4].
The single also tied the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart, holding the top spot for 16 weeks, matching the record set by 'Despacito' [1]. Langley is the first solo female artist to accumulate 15 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a non-holiday song, underscoring the sustained popularity of her work [3, 4].
Released in the fall of 2025, "Choosin' Texas" steadily climbed the charts through mid-2026, maintaining strong streams, digital sales, and radio airplay [5, 6]. The song recently lost the No. 1 position on the Digital Song Sales chart to BTS’s "Normal," after 13 weeks at the top [6].
Langley’s impact extends beyond the U.S., with "Choosin' Texas" breaking into the UK top 10 streaming and sales charts. She currently holds three concurrent spots on the UK Official Singles chart, the maximum allowed for lead artists at one time [5].
Her breakthrough is attributed to an authentic country sound rooted in faith and traditional values. The artist has drawn praise from established stars such as Shania Twain, who said, "She sounds original. She really does seem very unapologetic. That commands respect. I believe what she's saying" [4].
Ella Langley's rise highlights a growing appetite for genuine storytelling in country music. The song’s continued strong performance across multiple platforms reflects her growing fan base and industry recognition.
Following the record-tying Streaming Songs chart run, next week’s Billboard updates will show how long "Choosin' Texas" can maintain its multifaceted chart dominance amid increasing competition.
