Ella Langley Scores A Historic First For Country Music

BusinessMediaElla Langley Scores A Historic First For Country MusicByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 09:00am EDTElla Langley sits at Nos. 1 and 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Choosin' Texas" and "Be Her," respectively, managing a first for country music on the chart. 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 ImagesIf Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was her only hit this year, 2026 would still be the biggest period in her career. That track has now led the Billboard Hot 100, the American list of the most-consumed songs, for a milestone 10 weeks. It's relatively uncommon for any country tune to dominate the tally, and only a handful that can be classified under that style have ruled for double-digit frames. Thankfully for her, "Choosin' Texas" is not Langley's only smash. In fact, she once again claims the two biggest songs in the nation. As Langley manages that incredible and uncommon showing, she breaks out of a tie with one of the genre's all-time hitmakers in one specific fashion."Choosin’ Texas" Earns a Tenth Week at No. 1"Choosin' Texas" leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a tenth week, and it once again blocks another track by Langley from leading the charge. Fellow Dandelion single "Be Her" is comfortable for another frame at No. 2. The track reached that position just last time around, and when it did, Langley became one of a select few artists to sit at Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously. Just days ago, the singer-songwriter stood out as only the s...