Ella Langley Makes History with Top Two Billboard Hot 100 Spots
Country singer Ella Langley achieved a historic milestone by simultaneously holding the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Choosin' Texas" and "Be Her," becoming the first female country artist to do so. Her album *Dandelion* also topped the Billboard 200. "Choosin' Texas" tied records for longest-running No. 1 on Hot Country Songs (25 weeks) and dominated multiple charts. Langley also held the top three positions on Hot Country Songs, including her duet with Morgan Wallen.
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record, Surpassing Harry Styles
Ella Langley's breakout hit 'Choosin' Texas' has made history by becoming the first song to achieve six separate runs at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. After a month-long absence, the track returned to the top spot, marking its 11th total week at No. 1. The song first reached No. 1 on February 14, 2026, replacing Harry Styles' 'Aperture.' It has since cycled in and out of the top spot, with multiple interruptions from other artists including BTS, Drake, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift. This feat surpasses the previous record of five separate runs held by Harry Styles' 'As It Was' and Morgan Wallen's 'Last Night.' Billboard notes this achievement applies to songs during their initial promotional period, distinguishing it from Mariah Carey's annual holiday returns with 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.' Langley is currently promoting her second single 'Be Her' from her sophomore album 'Dandelion.'
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley and Taylor Swift Achieve Historic Billboard Hot 100 Milestone for Women in Country Music
Forbes reports that for the first time in the 66-year history of the Billboard Hot 100, female artists occupy the top three positions with country songs. This milestone is driven by Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' returning to No. 1 for an 11th week, Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' holding at No. 2, and Langley's 'Be Her' climbing to No. 3. The feat highlights a resurgence of country music on mainstream charts. Langley also has five songs on the Hot 100 this week, including a collaboration with Morgan Wallen entering the top 10. Swift's track, from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, recently became her 15th No. 1 hit. The article notes that Olivia Rodrigo's songs slipped, allowing the country sweep.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Falls From No. 1 on Hot Country Songs Chart as Taylor Swift Debuts at Top
For the first time since late 2025, Ella Langley's hit single 'Choosin' Texas' has been dethroned from No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Taylor Swift's new song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' debuts at the top, marking Swift's milestone tenth No. 1 on the chart. Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' had ruled for 28 consecutive weeks, tying and then surpassing Gabby Barrett's 'I Hope' for the fourth-longest reign in chart history. Despite losing the top spot, Langley still dominates the chart, occupying positions two through four with 'Choosin' Texas,' 'Be Her,' and her collaboration with Morgan Wallen 'I Can't Love You Anymore.' She also has eight total songs on the 50-position chart. The article notes that Langley may reclaim No. 1 in coming weeks, but would need six more weeks to move up the all-time list, where Sam Hunt's 'Body Like a Back Road' (34 weeks), Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' (45 weeks), and Bebe Rexha/Florida Georgia Line's 'Meant to Be' (50 weeks) hold the top spots.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Becomes First Woman with Three Simultaneous Top 10 Hits on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Ella Langley makes history as the first female artist to score three simultaneous top 10 hits on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, joining only Morgan Wallen in achieving this feat. Her collaboration with Wallen, 'I Can't Love You Anymore,' rises to No. 10, while 'Be Her' holds at No. 1 and 'Choosin' Texas' climbs to No. 5. Langley's breakout single 'Choosin' Texas' has been a major success in 2026. She now has six career top 10 hits on the chart, including four number ones. Wallen, who features on the new hit, has 24 career top 10s on the Country Airplay chart, with 20 reaching number one. The article highlights Langley's rapid rise in country music and her historic achievement for women in the genre.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Achieves First Multiple No. 1 Hits on Billboard Country Airplay Chart in 2026
Ella Langley has made history as the first artist to score multiple new No. 1 hits on Billboard's Country Airplay chart in 2026, with her single 'Be Her' ascending to the top. This follows her earlier success with 'Choosin' Texas,' which dominated the Hot Country Songs chart for 27 weeks, tying with Gabby Barrett's 'I Hope' as the fourth-longest-running leader of all time. Langley's achievement marks a significant milestone in country music, as she becomes the first artist to have multiple champions on the competitive radio roster this year. Her breakout hit 'Choosin' Texas' also spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, contributing to her total of four weeks at the summit in 2026. If 'Be Her' holds the top spot for another week, Langley will match Luke Combs for the most weeks at No. 1 this year. The article highlights Langley's rapid rise to superstardom following her 2025 single and sophomore album 'Dandelion.'
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Beats Morgan Wallen’s Historic Record — And She’s Not Done
Ella Langley's hit single 'Choosin' Texas' has broken Morgan Wallen's record to become the fifth-longest-running No. 1 in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, with 26 weeks at the summit. The song surpassed Wallen's 'Last Night,' which now sits in sixth place. Langley's track is expected to tie Gabby Barrett's 'I Hope' (27 weeks) for fourth place soon. The article also notes that 'Choosin' Texas' continues to dominate sales, streams, and radio airplay, while Langley's other singles 'Be Her' and 'I Can't Love You Anymore' (with Wallen) hold at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. The song recently dropped from No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Streaming Songs charts due to new releases by Drake.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Beats Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny And Mariah Carey
Country singer Ella Langley has achieved a historic milestone on the Billboard Hot 100, holding both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots simultaneously for a second consecutive week with her songs 'Choosin' Texas' and 'Be Her'. This feat surpasses the one-time achievements of major artists like Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Mariah Carey, Future, Metro Boomin, Morgan Wallen, and the Weeknd. According to Billboard, Langley is only the third act overall to accomplish this twice, joining Akon and DaBaby, and is the only female artist to do so. The article notes that Drake is expected to debut new songs from his three albums, potentially disrupting Langley's chart dominance. Langley also holds the top two spots on the Streaming Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Scores a Historic First for Country Music on Billboard Hot 100
Country singer Ella Langley has achieved a historic milestone on the Billboard Hot 100, holding both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots simultaneously with her songs 'Choosin' Texas' and 'Be Her.' This marks the first time a country artist has accomplished this feat on more than one occasion, surpassing Morgan Wallen who previously held the record. 'Choosin' Texas' has now led the chart for a milestone 10 weeks, a rare achievement for a country song. Langley also dominates other Billboard charts including Streaming Songs, Hot Country Songs, and Country Streaming Songs, where she occupies the top three positions thanks to her duet with Wallen, 'I Can't Love You Anymore.' The article highlights Langley's breakout year and her growing dominance in the country music scene.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Matches Morgan Wallen's Historic Run at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart
Ella Langley's hit single 'Choosin' Texas' has matched Morgan Wallen's 'Last Night' as the fifth-longest-running No. 1 in Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart history, both holding the top spot for 25 weeks. The track continues to dominate, also leading several other Billboard charts including the Hot 100 and Country Streaming Songs. Langley currently occupies the entire top three on the Hot Country Songs chart, with 'Be Her' at No. 2 and her collaboration with Wallen 'I Can't Love You Anymore' at No. 3. If 'Choosin' Texas' holds at No. 1 for another week, it will break the tie and become the sole fifth-longest-running champion. The article notes that the all-time record is held by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line's 'Meant to Be' at 50 weeks.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Ties Record for Longest-Running Country No. 1 Hits
Ella Langley’s single "Choosin' Texas" has achieved a significant milestone in country music history by tying for the sixth-longest run at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The track has spent 24 weeks at the summit, matching the records set by Walker Hayes’ "Fancy Like" and Florida Georgia Line’s "Cruise." This dominance extends beyond the country genre, as the song also reached No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 in February 2026 and currently leads multiple other charts, including Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales. While Langley holds the top two spots on the country chart with "Choosin' Texas" and "Be Her," her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, "I Can't Love You Anymore," remains at No. 3. Analysts suggest the song could potentially surpass Morgan Wallen’s "Last Night" to become the fifth-longest-leading single if it maintains its position. However, challenging the all-time record of 50 weeks held by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s "Meant to Be" remains unlikely. The article highlights Langley's widespread appeal, noting her global chart success and sustained popularity across radio and digital platforms.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Joins Elite Group with Simultaneous No. 1 and No. 2 Billboard Hits
Country music artist Ella Langley has achieved a rare milestone on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, securing the top two positions simultaneously. Her single "Choosin' Texas" holds the No. 1 spot, while her follow-up single "Be Her," from the album Dandelion, climbs to No. 2. This accomplishment places Langley in an exclusive club of only 27 musical acts in the chart's history to occupy the top two spots at the same time. Notably, she becomes one of only six solo female artists to achieve this feat, joining industry icons such as Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Ashanti, and Iggy Azalea. The article highlights that while solo male artists have accomplished this more frequently, Langley's success underscores her transition from a genre favorite to a mainstream superstar. Additionally, Langley maintains a third song in the top 10, her duet with Morgan Wallen, further cementing her dominant presence on the charts. This event marks a significant moment in country music history and demonstrates Langley's broad commercial appeal across multiple Billboard rankings.
Forbes - BusinessElla Langley Makes History as First Female Country Artist to Hold Top Two Billboard Hot 100 Spots
Country singer-songwriter Ella Langley has achieved a historic milestone on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first female country artist to simultaneously occupy the number one and number two positions. Her hit single "Choosin' Texas," from her sophomore album Dandelion, remains at number one for its ninth consecutive week, while her follow-up single "Be Her" rises to a new peak at number two. This accomplishment makes Langley only the second country artist ever to achieve this feat, following Morgan Wallen, who held the top three spots in May 2025. The success highlights the dominance of her album Dandelion, which also recently topped the Billboard 200. Additionally, Langley's collaboration with Wallen, "I Can't Love You Anymore," remains in the top ten at number eight, giving her three songs in the upper tier of the charts. "Choosin' Texas" also leads several other Billboard metrics, including Streaming Songs and Hot Country Songs, cementing Langley's mainstream prominence in 2026.
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