# Ella Langley: Record-Breaking 'Choosin' Texas' Run > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ella-langley-2026-dandelion-tour > Updated: 2026-09-03T17:32:44.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 14. Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” has extended its historic run on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching 19 weeks at No. 1 as of late August 2026. This milestone sets a new record for the longest-running number one hit by a female country artist on the all-genre chart. The track also leads the Hot Country Songs chart for its 35th week. In addition to its Hot 100 dominance, the song has spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, breaking a four-way tie with hits such as “Uptown Funk” and “Closer.” Langley’s influence in the genre was further highlighted in mid-year 2026 rankings, where she was the most prominent artist on a list of the year’s top country songs, appearing three times. The song’s cultural footprint includes a viral bluegrass cover by Matthew McConaughey on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ which Langley integrated into her Dandelion Tour. Recently, Langley engaged in a social media exchange with pop star Doja Cat after the latter questioned Langley’s fame during a podcast. Doja Cat later clarified on an Instagram livestream that her comments were directed at the country music genre rather than the singer personally, though she described the hit as “very earwormy.” As of early September 2026, the single has completed a 20-week consecutive run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest run for a non-holiday song. The track is also seeing significant global streaming success; Spotify data indicates that approximately one third of Langley’s total summer 2026 streams originated outside the United States, with Sydney, Australia, emerging as the most frequent streaming location. ## Claims - “Choosin’ Texas” spent 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as of July 2026. (disputed by 6 sources) - Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 15th non‑consecutive week. (disputed by 3 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. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Langley publicly discusses her Christian faith and Alabama upbringing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Music and branding experts attribute Langley's success to her faith and authenticity. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Langley launched a clothing line with American Eagle and was named the brand's 'Denim Darling' and face of a 2026 campaign. (corroborated by 3 sources) - “Choosin’ Texas” simultaneously topped the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The prolonged chart dominance is boosting touring, merchandise sales and venue bookings for Langley in the American South. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ella Langley co‑wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor and co‑produced with Ben West. (single 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. (single source) - In March, Langley discussed her mental‑health struggles and the inspiration behind her song 'Loving Life Again'. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Ella Langley achieves global streaming success with “Choosin’ Texas” Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas” is seeing massive global success, with Sydney, Australia, leading as the top streaming city on Spotify alongside significant US market presence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-achieves-global-streaming-success-with-choosin-texas ### 2026-08-31: Ella Langley responds to Doja Cat’s comments on her fame Ella Langley responded to Doja Cat’s recent comments expressing unfamiliarity with the country star via a cheeky Instagram caption following the record-breaking success of Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas.” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-responds-to-doja-cats-comments-on-her-fame ### 2026-08-16: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ breaks historic chart tie Ella Langley’s hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has reclaimed the number one spot on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, marking 14 weeks at the top and breaking a historic four-way tie. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-breaks-historic-chart-tie ### 2026-08-10: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ hits 17th week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has reached its 17th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the fourth-longest reigning No. 1 hit of all time. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-hits-17th-week-at-no-1-on-billboard-hot-100 ### 2026-08-10: Ella Langley leads mid-year top country songs of 2026 Ella Langley leads the mid-year rankings for the top country songs of 2026, appearing three times on a list that features strong representation from female artists. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-leads-mid-year-top-country-songs-of-2026 ### 2026-08-08: Ella Langley ties historic Billboard Hot 100 record with 'Choosin' Texas'”, 2026) has spent 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Ella Langley's hit 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-ties-historic-billboard-hot-100-record-with-choosin-texas-2026-has-spent-16-weeks-at-no ### 2026-08-06: Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Sets Record on Billboard Hot 100 Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' tops the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks, setting a female‑artist record and prompting Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox to joke about its nonstop presence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-sets-record-on-billboard-hot-100 ### 2026-07-31: Ella Langley Tops Billboard Hot 100 for 15th Week, Citing Faith and Authenticity Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a 15th week, credited to her faith, authenticity, and a new American Eagle clothing line; she also discusses mental health and performs with young‑ 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-tops-billboard-hot-100-for-15th-week-citing-faith-and-authenticity ### 2026-07-28: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sets 15‑Week Hot 100 Record Ahead of Texas Tour Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tops the Hot 100 for 15 weeks, a record for a non‑holiday solo female song, and she will tour Texas in August and October. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-sets-15week-hot-100-record-ahead-of-texas-tour ### 2026-07-26: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sets 15‑Week Billboard Hot 100 Record Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent 15 straight weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest non‑holiday run for a solo female artist, also topping country charts and boosting her album Dandelion. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-falls-to-no2-on-us-top-country-albums-as-morgan-wallen-reclaims-the-summit ### 2026-07-21: Ella Langley ties Billboard Hot 100 record with 14‑week run Ella Langley’s “Choosin' Texas” spends 14 weeks at Billboard Hot 100 #1, tying Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, and marks the first such run for a female country artist. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-ties-billboard-hot-100-record-with-14week-run ### 2026-07-13: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Achieves 13‑Week Billboard Hot 100 Reign Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a 13th week, making her the first woman with three country songs in the chart’s top four and achieving historic cross‑genre success. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-achieves-13week-billboard-hot-100-reign ### 2026-06-30: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Chart Record, Seen at World Cup Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent 11 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, was played by the U.S. men’s soccer team after a World Cup win, and her Dandelion Tour added 21 U.S. dates. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-breaks-49-year-billboard-record-and-adds-21-us-tour-dates ### 2026-06-23: Ella Langley adds Red Rocks debut and Minnesota headline to Dandelion Tour Ella Langley extends her Dandelion Tour with a Red Rocks headlining debut (Oct 7) and her first Minnesota headline at St. Paul’s Grand Casino Arena (Oct 31, 2026), featuring Kameron Marlowe and Gabriella Rose. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ella-langley-adds-red-rocks-debut-and-minnesota-headline-to-dandelion-tour --- Cite as: Ella Langley: Record-Breaking 'Choosin' Texas' Run. 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