From Rolling Stone · Marissa R. Moss · · 50s
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Confusion
Some claim not hearing Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' despite its record-breaking chart success.
In brief
Some claim not hearing Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' despite its record-breaking chart success. Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running Number One on Billboard Hot 100 after surpassing Mariah Carey, yet some insist they've never heard it. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Song Tops Billboard
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running Number One on Billboard Hot 100 after surpassing Mariah Carey.
Social Media Confusion
Some claim they've never heard 'Choosin' Texas' despite its chart dominance and social media presence.
“I don't know what that is”
Algorithmic Silos
Algorithm-driven content silos prevent some from encountering country music on social media.
Cultural Cachet
Claiming ignorance of country music signals middle-class identity and separates from rural stereotypes.
“distance from country music can help to define one as a middle-class individual”
Social Media Projection
People use 'never heard' claims to project cultural identity rather than reflect actual ignorance.
The main idea
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running Number One on Billboard Hot 100 after surpassing Mariah Carey, yet some insist they've never heard it.
