THE APEX TIMES
The country-leaning single extends its reign on Billboard’s Hot 100, reaching 20 weeks at No. 1 and ranking among the longest runs for the chart overall, according to Billboard.
“Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley has extended its run atop the Billboard Hot 100 to a 20th week at No. 1, Billboard reported on Aug. 31, 2026, making it the sole longest-leading non-holiday Hot 100 hit to reach that mark.
Billboard said the track’s 20th consecutive week at the chart’s top position also places it among the longest No. 1 runs overall, noting it is “just the second song overall” to lead for 20 or more weeks.
In its ranking, Billboard contrasted the achievement with holiday-tied chart behavior, describing the new benchmark as the longest non-holiday No. 1 period to reach 20 weeks. That framing matters because many prior lengthy leaders have tended to be associated with seasonal cycles rather than sustained, year-round chart momentum.
The new record comes as the Hot 100 continues to reflect a blend of sales, streaming, and radio performance. Billboard’s update places “Choosin’ Texas” in a rare category of singles that combine strong and steady audience demand across multiple measurement streams rather than surging to a brief peak.
Billboard’s writeup ties the achievement specifically to Langley’s single and its continuing hold at No. 1 for the week-ending period represented in its list, which marks the continuation of the song’s chart dominance rather than a separate event such as a new remix or re-release.
Chart milestones like the 20-week No. 1 plateau are often used by the music industry as shorthand for mainstream reach, and Billboard’s note that the record is currently unique among non-holiday titles suggests the title is drawing sustained attention well beyond typical release cycles.
Because the underlying report is a Billboard list item, additional context such as how the run compares to other prior long leaders by exact week count beyond the “20 or more weeks” threshold was not included in the available material, and further confirmation would require additional chart history sources.
For listeners and the wider country and pop cross-over audience, the practical effect is that “Choosin’ Texas” remains the No. 1 song on the Hot 100 during the current chart period, continuing to occupy the top spot as labels, broadcasters, and streaming platforms typically reference Hot 100 leadership in marketing and programming.
