
Ella Langley’s massive country hit has officially become the longest-running non-holiday No. 1 in Billboard Hot 100 history.
Ella Langley has officially reached another level. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent its 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-leading non-holiday song in the chart’s history.
The milestone puts Langley in incredibly rare company. “Choosin’ Texas” has now passed the 19-week runs previously achieved by “Old Town Road” from Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” It is now the longest-running No. 1 hit ever that isn’t tied to Christmas.
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains the overall leader with 22 weeks at No. 1, but that song has the benefit of returning to the top during the holiday season every year from now until aliens come down and colonize us in 2090. “Choosin’ Texas” has accomplished its 20-week run without that seasonal boost.
The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 is also stacked. Stella Lefty’s “Boston” holds No. 2, followed by Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” at No. 3. Morgan Wallen’s “Been By Now” stays at No. 4, while Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me” remains No. 5.
Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” rises two spots to No. 6, followed by Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” at No. 7. Ella and Morgan Wallen’s “I Can’t Love You Anymore” lands at No. 8, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” is No. 9, and Ella’s “Be Her” rounds out the Top 10.
Three Ella Langley songs inside the Top 10 while “Choosin’ Texas” sits at No. 1? Yeah, she’s having a ridiculous year.
This week's top 10 on the #Hot100 (chart dated Sept. 5, 2026).
— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) August 31, 2026
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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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