Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Ties Historic R&B Hit on Billboard Chart

Ekhbary News Agency | July 15, 2026

Ella Langley's breakout country hit, "Choosin' Texas," has cemented its place in music history, achieving an impressive 13 non-consecutive weeks at the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This remarkable run, which began after its late 2025 single release, now sees the track equal the legendary 1998 R&B duet "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica, a significant milestone for any artist, let alone a country act. The song remains, by far, the most successful in America for 2026, continuing its dominance into mid-July.

A Historic Chart Ascent

The Billboard Hot 100, which meticulously aggregates sales, streaming figures, and radio airplay data each week, serves as the definitive gauge of musical popularity across the United States. Langley's single now ranks as the fourth-longest-ruling hit by female artists in the chart's more than half-century existence, a testament to its enduring appeal. For what it's worth, only three other compositions by solo women have managed to surpass this specific 13-week benchmark, placing "Choosin' Texas" in truly rarefied air.

Eyeing Further Records

Anticipation builds as "Choosin' Texas" appears poised to potentially secure a fourteenth week at No. 1. Should this occur, Langley's career-defining track would then stand alongside titans like Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" (1992-1993) and Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" (2005), both of which commanded the top spot for 14 periods. This potential achievement underscores the country smash's unique trajectory and its profound impact on the contemporary music scene, challenging genre norms and setting new precedents.