Ella Langley says 'Choosin' Texas' success is 'changing my life' after her song breaks Mariah Carey's record
Ella Langley celebrated a career-defining milestone after “Choosin’ Texas" spent its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TL;DR
- Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has set a new record for the longest reign at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with 23 consecutive weeks.
- This achievement surpasses Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which previously held the record.
- Langley expressed overwhelming gratitude and disbelief, stating the song's success is life-changing for her and others involved.
- The song was co-written by Langley, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, inspired by a story Lambert told about a pet kangaroo.
- "Choosin' Texas" entered the Hot 100 in November 2025 and has also spent 41 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.