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Ella Langley's record-breaking success and public response

Overview

Rapper Drake has expressed public support for country singer Ella Langley, describing her songwriting ability as a “Goated pen.” The two artists have maintained a friendly rapport, highlighted by Drake’s surprise appearance at Langley’s sold-out concert in Arkansas on August 22, 2026, and speculation regarding a musical collaboration following a snippet of a “Choosin’ Texas” remix played during a Toronto DJ set. Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas,” co-written with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, has achieved historic commercial success. As of early October 2026, the track has spent 24 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, officially surpassing the 22-week record previously held by Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” to become the longest-running number one song in the chart's history. It also holds the record for the longest-running number one hit by a female artist this century. The single has garnered over 1.6 billion streams worldwide and reached number one in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, eventually achieving 7x platinum status. Langley is the only female country artist this century to simultaneously lead the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts. Langley’s sophomore album, “Dandelion,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has earned 2x platinum certification. She is one of only two women in history to hold the top position for both a song and an album simultaneously. While Langley leads the upcoming CMA Awards with nine nominations, she has faced renewed scrutiny. In addition to addressing past criticism regarding her appearance, she has faced social media backlash following the resurfacing of 2022 photos showing her hunting deer in Alabama, with some critics labeling the images “disgusting.”

Entities

Ella Langley · Billboard · Mariah Carey · Billboard Hot 100 · Drake

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Ella Langley's song 'Choosin’ Texas' has spent 24 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
[● 4 SOURCES] The record set by Langley surpasses the previous record held by Mariah Carey.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ella Langley’s song ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has spent 21 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 23 weeks at number one on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
[● 3 SOURCES] The song surpassed Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which previously held the record with 22 weeks at number one.
[● 2 SOURCES] Langley is one week away from tying Mariah Carey’s record of 22 cumulative weeks at number one with ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’.
[● 2 SOURCES] Langley is the only female country artist to simultaneously hold number one on the Hot 100, Hot Country, and Country Airplay charts.
[● 2 SOURCES] The song 'Choosin' Texas' set a record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ‘Choosin’ Texas’ is the longest-running number one hit by a female country artist on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Langley’s sophomore album, Dandelion, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Langley is the second woman in history to hold the number one album and number one song in the U.S. simultaneously with a country project.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has become the longest-running number one hit by a female artist this century.

Timeline

9 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ella Langley makes music history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley’s single ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has made history, spending 24 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and making her the first female country artist to top three major charts simultaneously.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 13 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard records amid personal and social media scrutiny
Country star Ella Langley is breaking Billboard records with “Choosin’ Texas” while navigating mental health discussions and online backlash over resurfaced hunting photos.
22 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Ella Langley achieves massive success with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley’s hit song ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has reached 7x platinum, inspired by a story of Miranda Lambert being pulled over while traveling with a pet kangaroo.
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard record with 'Choosin’ Texas
Ella Langley's 'Choosin’ Texas' has become the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history, surpassing Mariah Carey's record. Langley recently addressed critics during a performance in Ohio.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard Hot 100 record with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has set a new record as the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history, surpassing Mariah Carey with 24 weeks at the top.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard record with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has set a new Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at number one, cementing her status as a major country star with nine CMA Award nominations.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 16 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard record with ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has become the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history with 23 weeks at the top, surpassing Mariah Carey’s record.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 62 sources
Ella Langley breaks Mariah Carey's Billboard Hot 100 record
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has become the longest-running number-one song in Billboard Hot 100 history, surpassing Mariah Carey’s record with 23 weeks at the top.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
Ella Langley ties Mariah Carey's chart record with 'Choosin' Texas
Ella Langley ties Mariah Carey’s record with 22 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for ‘Choosin’ Texas’ while her album ‘Dandelion’ returns to the top of the Billboard 200.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Ella Langley nears historic Billboard record with 21 weeks at No. 1
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has spent 21 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, nearing Mariah Carey’s all-time record and setting new milestones for female country artists.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Ella Langley makes Billboard history with 20 weeks at No. 1
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 20 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first non-holiday song to reach that milestone in the chart's history.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 14 sources
Ella Langley breaks Billboard Hot 100 record with “Choosin’ Texas”
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the record for the longest-running non-holiday song in the chart's history.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Drake teases remix of Ella Langley’s hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Drake has teased a potential R'n'B remix of Ella Langley’s record-breaking country hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’ during a recent DJ set in Toronto.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 24 sources
Ella Langley ties Billboard Hot 100 record as Drake attends concert
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has tied the record for the longest-running non-holiday No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, while rapper Drake was spotted supporting her at an Arkansas concert.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Drake praises Ella Langley's songwriting ability
Drake praised country singer Ella Langley's songwriting on Instagram after she posted a video rapping along to his hit song “HYFR,” sparking fan calls for a collaboration.

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This summary has been updated 24 times: see revision history