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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Record With 20th Week at No. 1

The singer-songwriter set the record for a non-holiday song, topping the Hot 100 in a week that saw country hits dominate and Dolly Parton’s return.

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Record With 20th Week at No. 1

Drake showcased a remix of Ella Langley's "Choosin Texas" during a DJ set in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 30. The OVO boss seems to be exploring a potential entry into country music. In the snippet, Drake slows down the tempo and changes the chorus from "cowboy" to "cowgirl." It is unclear if an official remix is forthcoming or if Drake is merely experimenting creatively.

Earlier in August, Drake honored Langley with the title of having "Goated pen" and attended her show in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Photos and videos captured Drake singing passionately to Langley's "Choosin Texas" from a luxury box alongside one of her tour openers, ERNEST. Langley has shown her appreciation for Drake, posting a TikTok video of herself lip-syncing to his "HYFR" and collaborating with BigXthaPlug in 2025.

Langley has also had a top 40 hit with Koe Wetzel's "Jaded" on the Billboard Hot 100. Langley resumes her Dandelion Tour in New Jersey on Sept. 10. Meanwhile, Drake appeared to shift focus from his ICEMAN persona and hinted at an upcoming project titled Fear of Missing Out.

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