Ella Langley has reportedly reached a major commercial milestone while maintaining the faith, values and traditional country style that helped build her audience. Experts cited by Fox News say her perceived authenticity and refusal to follow broader music-industry trends have strengthened her connection with fans and contributed to her rapid rise.

Her song “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 15 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, according to the article. That total is said to surpass the 14-week run achieved by Mariah Carey’s 2005 hit “We Belong Together”, placing Langley’s success in historic chart context.