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Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For July 25th, 2026 | Billboard News
Billboard's weekly video segment ran through the Hot 100 top 10 for the chart dated 25 July 2026, with Stella Lefty's "Boston" breaking into the upper reaches and Ariana Grande continuing her climb, though Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" held firm at No. 1. The update reflects the usual weekly shuffling among a mix of pop and country tracks, with several songs from Olivia Dean also featuring prominently on the chart.
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" logged its 14th consecutive week at No. 1, with Taylor Swift steady at No. 2 and "Be Her" unchanged at No. 3. Ariana Grande rose to No. 4 while "Dracula" held at No. 5, Stella Lefty's "Boston" jumped to No. 6, and Ella and Morgan's track slipped to No. 7. Olivia Dean placed twice further down, with "Man I Need" up to No. 8 and "So Easy" steady at No. 9, while "I Just Might" fell to No. 10.
In short
- Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" spends a 14th week at No. 1
- Stella Lefty's "Boston" breaks into the Hot 100 top 10
- Ariana Grande climbs to No. 4 on the chart
Explained simply
The Billboard Hot 100 is the most influential weekly music chart in the United States. It tracks the popularity of songs based on streaming, radio play, and sales data collected throughout the week.
A song's position on the Hot 100 can determine its commercial success and cultural impact. Artists and record labels closely monitor the chart, as high rankings lead to greater exposure and revenue opportunities.
The chart typically features a mix of established pop and country artists competing for the top positions. Each week, Billboard releases a new countdown as songs rise and fall based on listener engagement.