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Ella Langley joins music royalty with ‘insane’ milestone for ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Country singer Ella Langley has hit a major career milestone as her single "Choosin' Texas" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 14th consecutive week, tying a record previously held by only a handful of iconic hits. The 27-year-old artist called the achievement "insane" in a post shared on her Instagram stories shortly after learning of the feat, underscoring the song's remarkable staying power at the top of the American singles chart.
The milestone places "Choosin' Texas" alongside some of the longest-running No. 1 songs in Hot 100 history, marking a significant moment in Langley's career as she continues to build momentum, including recent work on her upcoming sophomore album. The chart success follows a busy period for the singer, who has also been making headlines for her live performances, including a recent stint opening for Morgan Wallen.
In short
- "Choosin' Texas" ties record for weeks at Hot 100 No. 1
- Ella Langley, 27, called the milestone "insane" on Instagram
- Song now in its 14th week atop the chart
Explained simply
The Billboard Hot 100 is a US singles chart that ranks songs by measures including streams, radio play and sales. A No. 1 position means a song ranks above the other tracks on that week’s chart; staying there for many weeks is unusual.
Ella Langley is an American country singer whose profile has grown through recorded music and live performances. Morgan Wallen is another country singer, and Langley has performed as an opening act at his shows.
A long run at No. 1 can bring a song to a wider audience and mark a significant career achievement for its artist. The Hot 100 also spans musical styles, so country songs compete on the same chart as releases from other genres.
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