Country music artist Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" achieved the longest-running non-consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during a 23-week period beginning in February 2026. During this record-breaking run, a variety of significant global events unfolded:

– Kendrick Lamar became the most highly awarded rapper in history at the February Grammy Awards
– Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin
– BTS reunited in March after completing their mandatory military service
– The first crewed moon mission since 1972 launched in April, setting a human space travel distance record
– Zendaya released multiple films, with one earning $2 billion at the box office—the highest-grossing domestic release of all time
– The 2026 Kentucky Derby crowned its first female trainer, Cherie DeVaux
– Spain won the World Cup featuring a halftime show with Coldplay, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira
– Country songs dominated the Billboard charts throughout August 2026, with multiple releases at No. 1
– Several major films released, including sequels and prequels such as Toy Story 5 and The Devil Wears Prada 2