How Has Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Spent 24 Weeks Atop the Hot 100 — And Why Are People So Shocked By It?
The latest song to break the Hot 100's record for weeks at No. 1 has some pop fans perplexed. Here's what happened — and why those people shouldn't be shocked if it ends up happening again.
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 consecutive weeks, setting an all-time record. Many people are shocked by this achievement, but it is not unexpected given the evolution of the charts in the past decade. The Hot 100 has changed significantly over the past 20 years, with only two country songs topping the chart in that time, both by Taylor Swift.
"Choosin' Texas" is a timeless hit that has defied expectations at every stage of its chart journey. The song has seen its popularity dip and rise several times, even disappearing from the top spot for several weeks between May and June. However, it always rebounds stronger than before, culminating in its current record-breaking run at No. 1.
This unexpected success has left many surprised and even furious at initially learning about the song and its dominance.
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