Ella Langley Falls From No. 1 For The First Time This Year
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Ella Langley Falls From No. 1 For The First Time This Year By Hugh Mc Intyre,
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- For the first time since late 2025, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" does not sit at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Hollywood & Entertainment Ella Langley Falls From No. 1 For The First Time This Year By Hugh Mc Intyre,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh Mc Intyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow Author Jun 18, 2026, 10:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a monumental hit that spent 10 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and a record-setting 28 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, has finally been dethroned. Superstar Taylor Swift's new single, "I Knew It, I Knew You," debuts directly at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart, marking her tenth No. 1 on the tally. Swift now boasts 108 tracks on the country ranking, with 37 reaching the top 10. Despite losing the top spot, Langley continues to dominate the chart, holding positions two through four with "Choosin' Texas," "Be Her," and her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, "I Can't Love You Anymore." She also has eight total hits within the top 50, showcasing her enduring presence in country music. "Choosin' Texas" now stands as the fourth-longest-reigning song in Hot Country Songs history.
For the first time since late 2025, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" does not sit at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Taylor Swift rules instead. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 18: Ella Langley attends the 2025 BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)Getty ImagesElla Langley's career will never be the same after the release of her single "Choosin' Texas." The tune dropped in November 2025 and quickly became a chart hit, the likes of which the singer-songwriter probably never expected. "Choosin' Texas" didn't dominate only the country tallies, but also several of Billboard's genre-specific rankings. That includes the Billboard Hot 100, where "Choosin' Texas" led the charge for a milestone 10 weeks, making it one of the most successful country hits of all time.