Ella Langley Beats Morgan Wallen’s Historic Record — And She’s Not Done

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentElla Langley Beats Morgan Wallen’s Historic Record — And She’s Not DoneByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 31, 2026, 10:00am EDTElla Langley's "Choosin' Texas" now stands alone as the fifth-longest-running No. 1 ever on the Hot Country Songs chart, beating "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen. Ella Langley accepts the award for Song of the Year for "Choosin' Texas" at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)Dick Clark Productions via Getty ImagesIt should come as no surprise to anybody who has been watching the Billboard charts throughout 2026 that Ella Langley once again sits atop the Hot Country Songs ranking. Her single "Choosin' Texas," one of the most successful country cuts in years, is steady at No. 1 on the list of the most popular tracks in that one style throughout the United States. As "Choosin' Texas" refuses to move even one space, Langley breaks out of a tie with one of the top-performing acts in the genre, with whom she currently claims a huge win on the same tally.Ella Langley Rules Again With "Choosin' Texas"As of this period, "Choosin' Texas" has spent 26 weeks ruling the Hot Country Songs chart. The track has been present on the 50-space rundown for 31 frames, and it only needed a month before it dominated."Choosin’ Texas" Passes Morgan Wallen’s "Last Night"Last week, "Choosin' Texas" was matched with Morgan Wallen's "Last Night," and the two jointly claimed to be the fifth-longest-running leaders of all time on the Hot Country Songs chart. Now, "Choosin' Texas" alone cla...