# Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' Sets Hot 100 Record > Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' holds Billboard Hot 100’s longest-running No. 1 with 23 weeks. - Title: Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' Sets Hot 100 Record | Shortify - Summary: Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' holds Billboard Hot 100’s longest-running No. 1 with 23 weeks. Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' becomes the longest-running… - Keywords: ella langley, choosin texas, billboard hot 100, mariah carey, taylor swift, country music, hot 100 record, 23 weeks, Ella, Langley, 'Choosin', Texas' - Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ella-langley-choosin-texas-hot-100-record-analysis-1236345734 - Author: Katie Atkinson,Kyle Denis,Melinda Newman,Jessica Nicholson,Andrew Unterberger - Published: 2026-09-23T20:21:44+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: ella langley, choosin texas, billboard hot 100, mariah carey, taylor swift, country music, hot 100 record, 23 weeks ## Record Set Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' now holds the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 weeks at No. 1. > It’s official: With its 23rd week on top, Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' now reigns alone as the longest-running No. 1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history. ## Tied With Mariah The song tied Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for the longest stay atop the Hot 100 with 23 weeks. > The country-pop crossover smash breaks its tie with Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' on this week’s chart (dated Sept. 26). ## Potential Competition Taylor Swift’s upcoming deluxe edition release and Mariah Carey’s holiday season plans threaten to disrupt the record’s hold. > But it’ll face some stiff competition, both short-term from a recently announced deluxe edition release by regular chart-topper Taylor Swift, and then from Carey herself, when the Queen of Christmas looks to reclaim her throne once more this holiday season. ## Staffer Ratings Billboard staffers rate the record’s achievement as a 9.25 to 10 out of 10, with some noting its significance for country music. > Kyle Denis: Rewriting this particular record feels a bit anticlimactic because of how often that’s been done (and attempted!) over the past few years, but it’s still arguably the most important Hot 100 record there is. ## Social Media Response Many people are discovering the song for the first time despite its 11-month chart run, highlighting cultural fragmentation. > It’s crazy to me that people are still discovering the song around 10 months after it first debuted on the Hot 100 last November (at No. 39). ## Taylor Swift’s Impact Taylor Swift’s new deluxe edition could interrupt Ella Langley’s run for two weeks before the song returns to No. 1. > Taylor Swift’s new deluxe edition could interrupt Ella Langley’s run at No. 1 for two weeks before the song returns to No. 1. ## Mariah Carey’s Return Mariah Carey is expected to reclaim the record by late 2027 after a potential holiday season interruption. > Andrew Unterberger: She’ll almost certainly get it at some point, but my bet is that it doesn’t come until (late) 2027. ## Country Music Milestone The song marks the first time a country artist has held the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100. > Jessica Nicholson: It is definitely a worthy title holder, and I’m happy to see a country title take that spot. ## Longevity Debate Staffers debate whether the record’s longevity is a testament to the song’s quality or the changing nature of music consumption. > Katie Atkinson: Still a 10 out of 10! The way streaming can track a song’s life for a much longer time than we used to be able to is causing a handful of songs to hang around the top of the chart for longer. ## Future of the Record Ella Langley’s record could be broken by Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey before the end of the year. > Andrew Unterberger: Taylor Swift is probably the only artist right now for whom a new release without an accompanying new No. 1 would be genuinely shocking. ## Cultural Fragmentation The song’s popularity highlights cultural fragmentation, with many people discovering it through social media rather than traditional country radio. > Jessica Nicholson: It feels like part of the larger cultural fragmentation, given that so many people rely on social media algorithms when discovering new music. ## Historical Context The record’s longevity is part of a trend where country songs have held the top spot for longer periods in recent years. > Melinda Newman: I feel great about it. As Billboard’s country music editor, I love that a country song now holds such an esteemed record. ## Next Steps Ella Langley’s song is expected to hold the record for at least one more week before potential interruptions from Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey. > Andrew Unterberger: It’s probably a safe bet she’ll do so again with the Showgirl deluxe. ## Record Holder Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' is the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 weeks. > It’s official: With its 23rd week on top, Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' now reigns alone as the longest-running No. 1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history. ## Holiday Season Impact Mariah Carey’s holiday season plans could lead to a quick return to the top spot for 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' by late 2027. > Andrew Unterberger: She’ll almost certainly get it at some point, but my bet is that it doesn’t come until (late) 2027. ## Longevity Challenge The song’s 23-week run at No. 1 is a significant milestone for country music, but it may not last longer than a few more weeks. > Jessica Nicholson: It is definitely a worthy title holder, and I’m happy to see a country title take that spot. ## Key takeaway Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' becomes the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 23 weeks at No. 1.