Ella Langley's 'Texas' Tops Multiple Billboard Charts

The country singer's hit single continues its record-breaking run on the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:30pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering country music textures like sequins, rhinestones, and distressed denim in high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the glamour and energy of Ella Langley's chart-topping hits.Ella Langley's chart-dominating country single 'Choosin' Texas' continues to captivate audiences with its infectious energy and undeniable star power.Lone Star Today

Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' has remained at #1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts for an impressive 20 and 6 weeks respectively. This makes it only the 11th title to spend that many weeks at the top, putting it on par with recent hits like Morgan Wallen's 'What I Want' and Zach Bryan's 'I Remember Everything'. Langley's success places her among the elite female country artists, with only Gabby Barrett spending more time at #1 with her 2020 hit 'I Hope'.

Why it matters

Ella Langley's continued dominance on the charts demonstrates her growing popularity and solidifies her status as a rising star in the country music genre. Her ability to crossover and find success on the all-genre Hot 100 chart is particularly noteworthy, as it shows the widespread appeal of her music beyond just the country audience.

The details

Langley's single 'Choosin' Texas' has now spent 20 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and 6 non-consecutive weeks atop the all-genre Hot 100. This puts the track in elite company, as only 11 other titles have achieved similar chart-topping runs. Recent hits like Morgan Wallen's 'What I Want' and Zach Bryan's 'I Remember Everything' have also spent extended periods at #1. When it comes to solo female country artists, only Gabby Barrett's 'I Hope' has spent more time at the top, with 27 weeks starting in 2020.

  • Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has spent 20 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
  • The song has also spent 6 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • Langley's second album, 'Dandelion', was released on April 10, 2026.

The players

Ella Langley

A rising country music star known for her hit single 'Choosin' Texas', which has dominated multiple Billboard charts.

Morgan Wallen

A country music artist whose song 'What I Want' has also spent an extended period at #1 on the charts.

Zach Bryan

A country singer-songwriter whose track 'I Remember Everything' has achieved similar chart-topping success.

Gabby Barrett

A solo female country artist who holds the record for the most weeks at #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart with her 2020 hit 'I Hope'.

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What’s next

Langley's fans will be eagerly awaiting to see if her newly released second album, 'Dandelion', can debut at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's continued chart-topping success with 'Choosin' Texas' cements her status as a rising star in country music, with the ability to crossover and find widespread appeal beyond just the genre's core audience. Her accomplishments put her in elite company alongside other recent country hits, and she is poised to potentially achieve even greater success with the release of her new album.