From Billboard · Hannah Dailey · · 1m 10s
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Hits Billboard Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' becomes the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 weeks.
In brief
Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' becomes the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 weeks. Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' holds the record for longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 nonconsecutive weeks. Originally reported by Billboard.
Billboard Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' becomes the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 nonconsecutive weeks.
23 Weeks at No. 1
Langley logged her 23rd week in the top spot with 'Choosin' Texas' on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Instagram Reaction
Langley shared a graphic listing previous record holders on Instagram with a teary-eyed emoji and a mind-blown emoji.
Song Origin Story
Langley wrote 'Choosin' Texas' with Miranda Lambert during a writers retreat after Lambert's kangaroo story.
Album Success
Dandelion spent three weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200 and 18 weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums.
Surreal Impact
Langley called the song's impact 'surreal' and said fans have changed her career trajectory.
The main idea
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' holds the record for longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 nonconsecutive weeks.
