Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Today

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains the No. 1 song in the United States on the latest Billboard Hot 100, according to chart listings current on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The country hit has now spent 20 total weeks at the top of the chart, a milestone that makes it the longest-running non-holiday No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history. The track moved past Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which each held the top spot for 19 weeks.

“Choosin’ Texas” first reached No. 1 on February 14, 2026. Although it has had multiple separate runs at the summit, the song returned to the top around the July 4 holiday weekend and has remained there since, according to reports citing Billboard’s latest rankings.

Langley’s record-setting run places the song just behind Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on the all-time list. Carey’s holiday classic has accumulated 22 weeks at No. 1, boosted by its annual resurgence during the Christmas season.

The current Hot 100 ranking covers the chart period from August 26 through September 1, while Billboard’s next issue is dated September 5. The chart combines U.S. streaming activity, radio airplay and sales, meaning the ranking reflects more than digital purchases or on-demand listening alone.

The achievement marks a major crossover moment for Langley, whose success has helped put contemporary country music at the center of the mainstream singles market. “Choosin’ Texas” is also part of a wider surge in interest around the singer’s catalog, with several of her songs appearing on current chart listings.

The next major question is whether the song can challenge Carey’s 22-week mark. That comparison comes with an important caveat: Carey’s record is tied to a holiday song whose performance traditionally rises again each winter. Langley’s total, by contrast, has been built without a seasonal boost.

For now, “Choosin’ Texas” holds the top position on the U.S. singles chart, with the latest rankings placing Stella Lefty’s “Boston” at No. 2 and Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” at No. 3.