Record-Breaking Chart Run
Ella Langley Sets Billboard Record With 20 Weeks At No. 1
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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has made history on the Billboard Hot 100. The song claimed its 20th consecutive week at No. 1, breaking the record for the longest chart run among non-holiday songs, according to WHIO. Langley's track first reached the top spot on February 14, 2026.
The previous record was held by Lil Nas X, whose song spent 19 weeks at No. 1 in 2019. Only one other song has stayed longer at the top — Mariah Carey's holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which has logged 25 weeks at No. 1 over multiple decades, according to WPXI.
Breaking the Non-Holiday Record
"Choosin' Texas" has now surpassed every non-holiday song in Billboard history for chart dominance. The 20-week run at No. 1 beats Lil Nas X's previous mark of 19 weeks, set in 2019, according to WOKV. The next-longest streak for a non-holiday track stands at just 16 weeks.
What Makes This Achievement Rare
Most songs fade from radio popularity within weeks. Staying at No. 1 for even four weeks is unusual. Twenty weeks represents something far rarer — a cultural moment that keeps audiences engaged month after month, according to 1073 The Eagle. Only holiday songs like Mariah Carey's Christmas hit have achieved longer stretches at the top.
Langley Joins Elite Company
Ella Langley now sits among the most successful artists in modern music. Her name will be linked forever with Lil Nas X and the enduring legacy of chart-toppers, according to KIRO 7. The achievement marks a remarkable moment in country music and pop crossover success on the Billboard Hot 100.
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