Fans Still ‘Choosin” Ella Langley, Including Drake
The single also leads Hot Country Songs for 35 weeks and has become only the third track to reach that mark, Billboard said.
- On Tuesday, August 18, country singer Ella Langley's hit "Choosin' Texas" secured an 18th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the fourth-longest reign in the chart's history.
- Co-Written by Langley, singer Miranda Lambert, and songwriters Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor, the track explores heartbreak's inevitability, resonating with listeners through its resigned acceptance of lost love.
- Beyond the Hot 100, "Choosin' Texas" has ruled Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for 35 weeks; superstar rapper Drake amplified Langley's profile by commenting "Goated Pen" on her Instagram post.
- This week, "Choosin' Texas" returned to the top of the Digital Song Sales chart, selling 9,300 copies during the latest tracking frame while maintaining broad commercial momentum.
- Langley now trails only a few all-time hits, including singer Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with 22 weeks, as "Choosin' Texas" cements its 2026 dominance.
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Fans still ‘Choosin” Ella Langley, including Drake
Everyone, say it with me: Ella Langley is still #1. The singer's hit "Choosin' Texas" has now racked up an 18th week on top of the Billboard Hot 100. That means it's just one week away from tying the all-time record for a non-holiday song. That record is currently held by two songs: Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," both of which ruled for 19 weeks. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the overall l…
Drake Responds After 'Goated' Ella Langly Spotted Vibing Out to His Song With Lil Wayne
Ella Langley was recently spotted vibing out to Drake and Lil Wayne’s song “HYFR” online. Now, Champagne Papi has responded with matched energy. In a post on social media, the “Choosin’ Texas” singer lip-synced along to “HYFR” played in the background. Then, Drake took to one of her Instagram posts, liking it and commenting, “Goated […] The post Drake Responds After ‘Goated’ Ella Langly Spotted Vibing Out to His Song With Lil Wayne appeared firs…
'I Can't' anymore: Another week, another Ella Langley record
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen’s “I Can’t Love You Anymore” (SAWGOD/Columbia Records) Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen top Billboard Country Airplay for the second week in a row with “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” marking another milestone for the ACM female artist of the year. It’s Ella’s third #1 from her sophomore album, following “Be Her” and the mega-hit “Choosin’ Texas.” That makes Dandelion only the 13th album by a woman to do so since the 1990 …
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