Ella Langley has officially made chart history.
Her hit song “Choosin’ Texas” just became the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history, dethroning Mariah Carey’s holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
It’s yet another milestone capping off a rapid rise for the Alabama-raised singer-songwriter.
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Who Is Ella Langley?
Ella is a country singer-songwriter from Hope Hull, Alabama, who’s made a name for herself with for her raspy twang and Southern storytelling style.
She’s quickly become one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, building her national profile through a string of hits and high-profile collaborations with artists such as Riley Green.
Her debut album, Hungover, and its deluxe edition, Still Hungover, both helped establish her as a serious force in the genre well before “Choosin’ Texas” became a crossover phenomenon and viral TikTok hit.
How Long the Record Stood
“Choosin’ Texas” just spent its 23rd week at No. 1, surpassing the 22-week record Mariah’s Christmas hit had held since 2019.
Ella’s song first hit No. 1 in February and has remained there ever since, a rare feat on a chart that dates all the way back to 1958.
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The Song’s Journey to the Top
Written by Ella alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor, “Choosin’ Texas” became Ella’s first-ever No. 1 and has since racked up more than 714 million streams on Spotify.
Her rise accelerated after “You Look Like You Love Me,” her 2024 collaboration with Riley Green, also went viral on TikTok and became her first Hot 100 entry.
Since only 12 women or all-female groups have ever charted a country song in the Hot 100’s top 10, Ella’s achievement feels even more significant.
Ella Isn’t Done Yet
Country music currently commands the Hot 100’s entire top three, with Stella Lefty’s “Boston” at No. 2 and Morgan Wallen’s “Been by Now” at No. 3.
Another one of Ella’s hits, “Be Her” also lands at No. 10, giving her two songs in the current top 10 at once.
Her sophomore album, Dandelion, which released earlier this year, has separately earned several weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Could Mariah Take the Record Back?
Mariah’s Christmas classic reliably returns to No. 1 every holiday season, meaning she could realistically reclaim the record as soon as this December.
We’re sure that Ella’s team will be watching closely to see if “Choosin’ Texas” can hold on long enough to stay ahead once the holidays roll around this year.
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