Ella Langley Makes Country Music History On Billboard’s Biggest Chart

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentElla Langley Makes Country Music History On Billboard’s Biggest ChartByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 11:17am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Ella Langley becomes the first woman in country — and second country artist — to appear at Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 19: Ella Langley speaks at the Omni Nashville Hotel on March 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesElla Langley has ruled the Billboard Hot 100 throughout much of 2026 with her breakout hit "Choosin' Texas." The single, taken from her recently released sophomore album Dandelion – which not long ago became her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 – was not the track that introduced Langley to country audiences, but it is the song that brought her to mainstream prominence. "Choosin' Texas" holds as the biggest smash in America, but that is not Langley's most exciting bit of news at the moment. The singer-songwriter manages a first for women and country as she nearly replaces herself atop the busiest songs ranking in the largest music market in the world.Ella Langley Holds at No. 1 – and Rises to No. 2"Choosin’ Texas" is steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 once again, ranking as the most-consumed cut in the nation. This frame marks the blockbuster's ninth stint running the show. As "Choosin' Texas" proves unbeatable once again, Langley's follow-up single "Be Her" climbs to a new peak. The musician currently sits at Nos. 1 and 2 with her Dandelion tracks.Ella Langley Makes Country Music HistoryNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 02: Morgan Wallen performs onstage...