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Rising Country Star Ella Langley Breaks Taylor Swift's Billboard Record
Langley's hit song 'Choosin' Texas' spent a record-breaking 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:04pm
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Ella Langley, a 26-year-old country music artist from Alabama, has made a major breakthrough in her career. Her song 'Choosin' Texas' recently spent 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, surpassing a record previously held by Taylor Swift. Langley has also won the iHeartRadio Music Award for best new country artist and has become the new face of American Eagle's denim ads.
Why it matters
Langley's success highlights the rising popularity of country music, especially among younger audiences. Her ability to top the charts and break a record held by a major pop star like Taylor Swift demonstrates her growing influence and the broad appeal of her music. This achievement could open doors for Langley and inspire other aspiring country artists.
The details
Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' spent 23 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, the longest run for a song by a woman that also hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This surpassed the previous record of 3 weeks held by Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' in 2012. Langley has also recently released a music video for 'Choosin' Texas' that features fellow country star Miranda Lambert and 'Yellowstone' actor Luke Grimes.
- Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' spent 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' spent 23 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- Langley won the iHeartRadio Music Award for best new country artist in 2026.
- Langley released her new album 'Dandelion' on April 10, 2026.
The players
Ella Langley
A 26-year-old country music artist from Alabama who has recently achieved major success, including breaking a Billboard record previously held by Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift
A popular pop star whose song 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' previously held the record for most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a woman with a #1 country song.
Miranda Lambert
A country music star who appeared in the music video for Langley's hit song 'Choosin' Texas'.
Luke Grimes
An actor known for his role in the TV series 'Yellowstone' who also appeared in the music video for Langley's 'Choosin' Texas'.
What they’re saying
“It shows you the power of what a song can do. You think we're just going in there and just having fun with the people we love making music with, and you don't realize that that could be the song that changes your life forever.”
— Ella Langley
What’s next
Langley's highly anticipated new album 'Dandelion' is set to be released on April 10, 2026, which could further boost her rising star power in the country music industry.
The takeaway
Ella Langley's record-breaking success with her hit song 'Choosin' Texas' demonstrates the growing influence of young, authentic country artists who are resonating with both traditional and newer country music fans. Her achievement in surpassing a record held by a major pop star like Taylor Swift highlights the continued evolution and crossover appeal of the country music genre.
