{
  "id": 16220159,
  "title": "No. 1 ‘Again’! Ella Langley Makes More History on Country Airplay Chart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/no-1-again-ella-langley-makes-more-history-on-country-airplay-chart",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ella-langley-loving-life-again-number-1-country-airplay-chart-1236367306/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ella Langley has once again etched her name in the annals of country music history by topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the sixth time with her track \"Loving Life Again.\" This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of her latest single, \"Choosin' Texas,\" securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Songs of the Summer chart for 2026.\n\nLangley's ascent to the top of the Country Airplay chart is a testament to her enduring popularity and the resonance of her music. \"Loving Life Again\" has garnered an impressive 32.4 million audience impressions between October 16 and 22, marking a 7% increase in listenership. The single's success is fueled by a dedicated fanbase and the captivating storytelling that Langley is renowned for.\n\nWhat sets this accomplishment apart is the sheer speed at which Langley has broken into the top ranks. She has now reached six No. 1 positions in the Country Airplay chart faster than any artist, male or female, in the chart's 36-year history. The previous record-holder, Lady A, required 125 weeks to achieve six number-one hits, while Carrie Underwood took over 127 weeks. Only a select few, such as Jelly Roll and Alan Jackson, have managed to secure six No. 1 songs in a similarly swift manner.\n\nLangley's fourth No. 1 album, \"Dandelion,\" further cements her dominance in the genre. With four singles reaching the top of the Country Airplay chart, Dandelion joins an elite club that includes only one other album by a woman or an act with a woman vocalist. Shania Twain's The Woman in Me holds the record for the most No. 1 singles by a female artist, a distinction that Langley has now surpassed.\n\nLangley's journey to the top has been marked by introspection and growth. After taking a two-week hiatus from touring in 2025 to focus on her personal life, she returned with renewed energy and creativity. The title of \"Loving Life Again\" was born out of her response to her collaborator, ERNEST, when he asked how she was feeling. This introspective approach to songwriting has resonated with audiences and contributed to the song's widespread appeal.\n\nDandelion has maintained its position at the top of the Top Country Albums chart for an impressive 21 weeks since its April debut. This feat makes it the most successful album by a woman, or an act with a woman vocalist, on the chart since its multimetric methodology was introduced in February 2017. The album currently stands sixth overall in the chart's history, behind only Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album, which holds the record for the longest run at No. 1.",
  "summary": "The country star adds her sixth No. 1 in record time with \"Loving Life Again,\" and a fourth from Dandelion .",
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}