Ella Langleys Choosin Texas broke a major record set by Mariah Careys 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

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Set us as preferred Step aside, “Queen of Christmas.” There’s a new record holder on top of the Billboard Hot 100.Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 23 weeks at No.1, surpassing a record previously held by Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which held the top of the chart for 22 weeks.

The country singer’s fifth Billboard Hot 100 entry first appeared on the chart in November 2025 — a few weeks after its release.It became her first song to reach the top 10 in January and hit No.

1 in February.“It feels surreal,” Langley told Billboard earlier this year.“I think this has been the biggest moment for me, where I’ve seen where fans can change your career.” Music Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, made a career out of building illusions she delighted in dismantling.The Billboard Hot 100 combines streaming, radio airplay and sales data to determine the most popular songs in the U.S.

each week.Country music has dominated the charts this year.For the first time, country songs claimed the top five slots on the Hot 100.

On Aug.3, “Choosin’ Texas” was joined in the top five by Morgan Wallen’s “Been by Now” at No.

2, Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” from “Toy Story 5” at No.3, Langley and Wallen’s duet “I Can’t Love You Anymore” at No.

4 and Stella Lefty’s “Boston” at No.5.

It’s been a banner year for the singer who made her Stagecoach Festival debut in April.During her performance on the Mane Stage, she invited comedian Theo Von to sing “You Look Like You Love Me” with her.

Music These are seven songs that could be song of the summer for 2026.Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.Next up for most weeks at No.

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