Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Ties Record for Most Weeks at No. 1
The country smash is a hair’s breadth from surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Ella Langley's country-pop single "Choosin' Texas" has reached an impressive milestone by securing its 22nd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This accomplishment ties the all-time record previously held by Mariah Carey's Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Prior to this remarkable feat, "Choosin' Texas" had already broken the record for the most weeks spent at the top spot by a non-holiday song, surpassing both Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus.
The chart's longevity record for the longest-leading hits since its inception in August 1958 is as follows: 22 weeks, "Choosin' Texas" by Ella Langley in 2026, followed by Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 2019, Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" in 2024, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus in 2019, Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" in 2023, and Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" in 2017, as well as Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day" in 1995-96.
"Choosin' Texas" debuted on the Hot 100 on November 1, 2025, and quickly climbed to the top of the Country Airplay chart. It has also made its mark on pop radio formats, currently ranking in the top 10 on Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay, and Adult Contemporary charts. The song has also been successful in crossover formats, with Karol G's "BbY WOW" featuring Judeline and rusowsky currently in the top 10 on the Hot 100.
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