Ella Langley Manages A First For Country Music In 2026

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentElla Langley Manages A First For Country Music In 2026ByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 10:44am EDTElla Langley becomes the first artist to score multiple new No. 1 hits on Billboard's Country Airplay chart as "Be Her" ascends to the throne. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Ella Langley attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty Images2026 has been a wildly different year when looking at the No. 1 space on Billboard's two most competitive country charts, the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay rankings. One name has appeared at the summit more than any other when it comes to both rosters, though: Ella Langley. The singer-songwriter shot to superstardom thanks to the release of her 2025 single "Choosin' Texas," which fronts her recently released sophomore album Dandelion. That tune has proved unbeatable when it comes to one roster, while on the other, many other acts have taken turns running the show. This week, Langley dominates the two rundowns with separate singles, and she manages a first for the year on the Country Airplay chart.Ella Langley Sends "Be Her" to No. 1Langley's "Be Her" tops the Country Airplay chart this week as it climbs from second place to first. As she conquers the list once more, the singer-songwriter becomes the first artist to rack up multiple champions on what some consider to be the most competitive of all radio rosters in America in 2026. Langley led the way in February when "Choosin' Texas" reached the summit for the first time. Langley's breakout smash would only reign for a single frame before stepping aside. Jason Aldean's "How Far Does a Goodbye...