Ella Langley Holds Hot 100 for 23 Weeks, Beats Mariah Carey's Classic

Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” has topped the Hot 100 for 23 weeks, surpassing Mariah Carey’s 22‑week reign with “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The record was confirmed on Tuesday when Langley posted a video from beside her pool, expressing disbelief at the milestone.

In the clip, Langley said, “I’m genuinely trying to find the words to help explain what’s going on in my brain today.” She added that the song had “changed my life,” and she could not fully articulate the feeling, so she let her dog “show you his excitement.” She joked she was awaiting a prank, saying, “It doesn’t feel like a real thing.

It feels fake and somebody is going to come and say, ‘Haha, we’re kidding the whole time.’”

“Choosin’ Texas” debuted on the Hot 100 in November 2025 and reached the top‑10 in January before climbing to No. 1 in February.

The track has now spent 48 weeks on the chart overall. reports 21.8 million official streams for the latest tracking week, a 9 percent drop from the previous week, while radio impressions rose 2 percent to 58.3 million.

## Background & Context

The song’s success builds on its collaborative writing team of Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor. “Choosin’ Texas” has earned top‑10 placement on the pop airplay, adult‑pop airplay and adult contemporary charts, underscoring its cross‑genre appeal.

The track’s 23‑week No. 1 run surpassed Carey's 1994 holiday classic, which had held the record at 22 weeks during successive holiday seasons from 2019 through 2026. Langley’s achievement places her among the few country artists to dominate the all‑genre Hot 100 for an extended period.

The Hot 100 aggregates U.S. streaming, radio airplay and sales across all genres. While the current week’s stream count dipped, radio audience growth suggests that the song’s reach remains robust. This dual momentum has kept “Choosin’ Texas” firmly in the conversation as one of the most enduring hits of the year.

## What People Are Saying

Langley’s Instagram post revealed a mix of excitement and playful skepticism. “I’m going to go out and celebrate tonight and I’m really excited to just experience a moment like this in my life,” she said.

The artist also noted that the record “is changing the lives of the writers of this song” and her family, hinting at broader personal impact.

In a separate interaction, Langley commented on a podcast exchange with rapper Doja Cat, asking, “Ella Langley? What is that?” The remark followed Doja’s vague response to a question about being a fan of Langley.

While no official statement from Doja has been made, the exchange illustrates how Langley’s newfound visibility is intersecting with pop culture conversations beyond country music.

## What Happens Next

With Christmas approaching, “Choosin’ Texas” faces the prospect of being challenged by Carey's holiday staple, which returns to No. 1 each year during the season. The competition will hinge on streaming numbers, radio play and seasonal sales.

If the track can maintain its current trajectory, it may retain or extend its record through the holidays.

Meanwhile, Langley has announced plans to celebrate her record-setting run. “It’s changing my life… I’m going to go out and celebrate tonight,” she said.

Whether she will host a public event or keep the celebration private remains to be seen, but the artist’s candid admission suggests she is ready to share the moment with fans.

Ella Langley’s record‑setting run on the Hot 100 marks a significant milestone for both her career and country music’s presence in mainstream charts. The next few weeks will determine whether her 23‑week reign endures or if Christmas will see a return to the top by a perennial favorite.