Ella Langley ties Mariah Carey for the longest running No.1 on the Hot 100 with “Choosin’ Texas” staying on top for a 22nd ...

Since the Sept. 5, 2026-dated Hot 100, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is the sole longest-leading non-holiday hit. Ella ...

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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has now spent 18 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, setting a record for a female singer in a non-holiday spot.

The popular Coolie Dance rhythm, produced by Cordell “Skatta” Burrell, has revisited the Billboard Hot 100 chart, thanks to ...