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Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' Sets Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' extends to 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
In brief
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' extends to 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100. Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' achieves 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, breaking Mariah Carey’s record. Originally reported by Billboard.
New Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' achieved 23rd week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 dated Sept. 26.
Breaking Mariah Carey’s Record
The song surpassed Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' with 22 weeks at No. 1.
24th Week at No. 1
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' added 24th week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 dated Oct. 3.
Historic Hot 100 Milestones
Debby Boone’s 'You Light Up My Life' became first single to rule Hot 100 for at least 10 weeks.
Longest No. 1 Run
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 'One Sweet Day' held the record for 23 years, four months and two weeks.
Record-Breaking Song
David Penn, co-founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed, said the song 'feels especially cohesive, familiar and memorable as it unfolds'.
“feels especially cohesive, familiar and memorable as it unfolds”
In short
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' achieves 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, breaking Mariah Carey’s record.
