Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Achieves Historic 23-Week Reign

WHO:

ABC News - Ella Langley is the artist behind the song "Choosin' Texas."

ABC News - Mariah Carey previously held the record for the longest-running No. 1 single with "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

ABC News - Luminate is the industry data and analytics company that provided streaming statistics.

ABC News - Claire Heinichen is a senior editor at Spotify.

ABC News - Nate Sloan is a musicologist and assistant professor at the University of Southern California.

ABC News - Charles L. Hughes is a Rhodes College professor and author of "Country Soul."

WHAT:

[10:02 AM] - Deadline - Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has officially become the all-time Hot 100 champion with a 23rd week atop the Billboard singles chart, breaking the tie with Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Spin Magazine - The track can be found on her sophomore SAWGOD/Columbia album Dandelion, and has amassed more than 712 million plays on Spotify alone.

ABC News - The song is recognized as the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

ABC News - The song has surpassed various records set by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”

ABC News - The song's success is underscored by its continued impact on the UK chart and looming CMA nominations.

ABC News - The song has brought in 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally as of mid-August.

ABC News - Langley started 2023 with under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and now has over 32 million.

ABC News - The song is recognized as the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

ABC News - The song has brought in 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally as of mid-August.

ABC News - Langley started 2023 with under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and now has over 32 million.

ABC News - The song is recognized as the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

ABC News - The song has brought in 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally as of mid-August.

[10:02 AM] - Deadline - "Choosin' Texas" has become the all-time Hot 100 champion with a 23rd week atop the Billboard singles chart.

ABC News - The song has surpassed various records set by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”

ABC News - The song's success is underscored by its continued impact on the UK chart and looming CMA nominations.

Deadline - "Choosin' Texas" has achieved a record 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

ABC News - The song has surpassed Mariah Carey’s record of 22 weeks at No. 1.

Spin Magazine - "Choosin' Texas" has over 712 million plays on Spotify.

ABC News - The song has brought in 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally as of mid-August.

ABC News - Langley started 2023 with under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and now has over 32 million.

WHERE:

ABC News - The song is recognized as the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S.

WHEN:

NY Post - Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has now spent 23 weeks atop the chart since Feb. 14, surpassing Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

ABC News - "Choosin' Texas" was released in October of the previous year.

ABC News - Langley made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023.

ABC News - The song's streaming statistics were reported as of mid-August.

WHY:

ABC News - The song's success is attributed to its laid-back sound, cross-genre appeal, and relatable heartbreak narrative.

ABC News - The rise in popularity of country music among younger, streaming-forward listeners has contributed to the song's success.

HOW:

ABC News - The song has been featured on Spotify playlists such as 'Mood' and 'Moments' in addition to 'Hot Country' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

ABC News - "Choosin' Texas" has been featured on various Spotify playlists, including 'Hot Country' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

ABC News - The song incorporates diverse musical influences, including disco grooves and elements of rock and soul.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 13:58 UTC)

Ella Langley's hit "Choosin' Texas" has officially made history by becoming the all-time champion on the Billboard Hot 100, spending an impressive 23 weeks at the top and breaking the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The track, featured on her sophomore album Dandelion, has garnered over 712 million plays on Spotify, thanks in part to its laid-back sound and relatable heartbreak narrative. Its widespread appeal is further enhanced by its inclusion on popular Spotify playlists like 'Mood,' 'Moments,' 'Hot Country,' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 07:11 UTC)

Ella Langley's hit song "Choosin' Texas" has officially made history by becoming the all-time Hot 100 champion, spending an impressive 23 weeks at the top of the Billboard singles chart and breaking the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The song has also surpassed records set by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” while accumulating a staggering 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally. Langley’s rise has been remarkable, starting 2023 with under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and now boasting over 32 million.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 03:00 UTC)

Ella Langley's hit song "Choosin' Texas" has made history by becoming the all-time Hot 100 champion, achieving an impressive 23 weeks at the top of the Billboard singles chart and breaking the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The track has garnered a staggering 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally, while Langley has skyrocketed from under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify to over 32 million since the start of the year. Its success is largely credited to its laid-back sound, cross-genre appeal, and relatable heartbreak narrative, with the song being featured on popular Spotify playlists like 'Mood,' 'Moments,' 'Hot Country,' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:00 UTC)

Ella Langley's hit song "Choosin' Texas" has made history by becoming the all-time champion on the Billboard Hot 100, spending an impressive 23 weeks at the top and breaking the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The track has also achieved remarkable streaming success, with 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally as of mid-August. Additionally, "Choosin' Texas" has been featured on popular Spotify playlists, including 'Mood,' 'Moments,' 'Hot Country,' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 20:57 UTC)

"Choosin' Texas" has made history by becoming the all-time Hot 100 champion, holding the top spot on the Billboard singles chart for an impressive 23 weeks. The song has surpassed records previously set by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” and its success is further highlighted by its strong performance on the UK chart and upcoming CMA nominations. Additionally, "Choosin' Texas" has gained significant traction on Spotify, being featured on popular playlists like 'Mood,' 'Moments,' 'Hot Country,' and 'Today’s Top Hits.'

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 17:58 UTC)

Ella Langley's hit song "Choosin' Texas" has made history by achieving a record 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s previous record of 22 weeks. The track has garnered over 712 million plays on Spotify and has brought in 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally, thanks in part to its laid-back sound and relatable narrative that resonates with younger listeners.