Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sets 15‑Week Billboard Hot 100 Record
Country singer Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” has remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for 15 consecutive weeks as of July 2026, establishing the longest run for a non‑holiday song by a solo female artist. The streak surpasses the previous marks set by Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” each of which held the spot for 14 weeks.
The track also topped the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts simultaneously, reinforcing Langley’s dominance across both pop and country formats. Co‑written with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor and co‑produced with Ben West, the song propelled her platinum‑certified album Dandelion to a 14‑week run at number one on the Top Country Albums chart before slipping to second place. The record ties Langley with Harry Styles for the longest solo‑artist run at 15 weeks on the Hot 100.
Industry analysts note that the sustained popularity is reshaping streaming, radio and touring economics in the American South, driving higher merchandise sales and prompting larger venue bookings for Langley’s ongoing Dandelion tour.
Entities: Billboard Hot 100 · Billboard Top Country Albums chart · Choosin’ Texas · Dandelion · Dandelion · Ella Langley · Harry Styles · I'm the Problem · Morgan Wallen
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- [● 2 SOURCES] “Choosin’ Texas” simultaneously topped the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Langley’s 15‑week Hot 100 run ties her with Harry Styles for the longest solo‑artist run at that length.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The 15‑week run is the longest for a non‑holiday solo‑female song on the Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” each at 14 weeks.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The success of “Choosin’ Texas” helped Langley’s album Dandelion stay at number one on the Top Country Albums chart for 14 weeks before falling to number two.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prolonged chart dominance is boosting touring, merchandise sales and venue bookings for Langley in the American South.
- [● 6 SOURCES] “Choosin’ Texas” spent 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as of July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ella Langley co‑wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor and co‑produced with Ben West.