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- How “Choosin’ Texas” rewrote the Hot 100 record books
- Moment of disbelief: Langley’s reaction went viral
- Song timeline and current performance metrics
- Behind the song: writers and collaborators
- Where the new record sits on the all-time Hot 100 leaderboard
- Will Mariah reclaim the crown each holiday season?
- Public spats, social jabs and the social media ripple
Ella Langley watched her life change this week as her country anthem climbed into a piece of Billboard history, dethroning a seasonal classic and sending shockwaves through the charts and social feeds.
How “Choosin’ Texas” rewrote the Hot 100 record books
Langley’s single has become the new longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since February, “Choosin’ Texas” has held the top spot for 23 weeks, surpassing Mariah Carey’s long-standing total of 22 weeks.
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The Hot 100 blends U.S. streaming numbers, radio airplay and sales across genres. That mix helped a modern country tune beat a pop holiday staple built over several seasons.
Moment of disbelief: Langley’s reaction went viral
Sitting beside her pool, Langley posted an emotional video to Instagram shortly after the news broke. She described feeling surreal and joked she expected someone to reveal a prank.
She credited the song for changing the lives of everyone involved—herself, the co-writers and her family—and let viewers see a bit of her joy via a barking dog in the background.
Song timeline and current performance metrics
Key milestones for “Choosin’ Texas”
- Debuted on the Hot 100: November 2025.
- Reached the top 10: January 2026.
- Hit No. 1: February 2026.
- Total weeks on the chart so far: 48 weeks.
Latest consumption figures
- Official streams in the most recent tracking week: 21.8 million (down 9% week over week).
- Radio audience impressions: 58.3 million (up 2% week over week).
- Also charting in the top 10 on pop airplay, adult-pop airplay and adult contemporary formats.
Behind the song: writers and collaborators
“Choosin’ Texas” was crafted with a team of established songwriters. The credits include Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor alongside Langley.
The collaboration helped the track cross boundaries, finding homes on country playlists and mainstream radio simultaneously.
Where the new record sits on the all-time Hot 100 leaderboard
With Langley at the top, the historic runs look like this:
- Ella Langley — “Choosin’ Texas”: 23 weeks
- Mariah Carey — “All I Want for Christmas Is You”: 22 weeks (accumulated across holiday seasons)
- Shaboozey — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: 19 weeks
- Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus — “Old Town Road”: 19 weeks
Will Mariah reclaim the crown each holiday season?
Carey’s holiday classic has a unique advantage. Each December, it surges back into streaming and radio rotation and has topped the Hot 100 every holiday season since 2019.
That cyclical boost means Langley’s lead could be tested again when Christmas returns and listeners flock to seasonal favorites.
Public spats, social jabs and the social media ripple
Langley recently exchanged barbed social moments after a podcast clip. When another artist said they didn’t recognize Langley’s name, Langley reposted the remark with a pointed response.
She has also said this milestone will let her sustain a music career long term, and plans to celebrate the breakthrough with friends and family.
