Ella Langley is currently redefining the ceiling for women in modern country music. Her hit single, “Choosin’ Texas,” has maintained its grip on the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth consecutive week at No. 1, cementing a run that began in mid-February.
The song’s longevity is paired with a rapid ascent for Langley’s other tracks. “Be Her” has climbed four spots to land at No. 8 on the Hot 100, giving Langley two simultaneous entries in the top 10. Both tracks are centerpieces of her sophomore album, Dandelion, which arrived on Friday, April 10.
This particular chart configuration marks a rare moment in music history. By placing two songs in the top 10 of both the Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts at the same time, Langley becomes only the second woman to achieve the feat. The first was Taylor Swift, who accomplished the milestone for a single week in October 2012 with “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “Red.”
A Historic Shift in Chart Dynamics
Beyond the country-specific records, Langley is participating in a broader historical anomaly alongside singer Olivia Dean. This week marks the first time since the Hot 100’s inception in 1958 that two solo women have simultaneously charted their first two career top 10 hits within the same tier.
While Langley occupies the top 10 with “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her,” Dean has secured her own foothold with “Man I Need,” which is currently at its No. 2 high, and “So Uncomplicated (To Fall in Love),” which remains steady at No. 6. This “double-double” represents a significant shift in how recent female artists are penetrating the all-genre top 10.
Langley’s dominance is most evident in the streaming sector. She currently controls the top two positions of the Streaming Songs chart. This makes her the first woman primarily recording country music to hold both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots simultaneously. In the broader category of core country acts, she is the first to do so since Morgan Wallen achieved the feat for three weeks in 2025.
By the Numbers: The Engine Behind the Hit
The endurance of “Choosin’ Texas” is supported by a robust mix of streaming, radio airplay, and direct sales. Between April 3 and April 9, the track generated 26.6 million official streams, an 11% increase over the previous week. It also reached 42.4 million radio airplay audience impressions and sold 9,000 units in the U.S., reflecting a 14% jump in sales.
The song’s performance on the Hot Country Songs chart is even more pronounced, where it has now spent a milestone 20 weeks at No. 1. Meanwhile, “Be Her” is gaining momentum as a radio priority, drawing 17.3 million in airplay audience (up 27%) and 14.8 million streams (up 13%) during the same period.
When compared to other genre-crossing hits, “Choosin’ Texas” now ties for the third-longest reign at No. 1 on the Hot 100 among songs that also topped the Hot Country Songs chart. It shares the six-week mark with Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help,” as well as legacy hits from Kenny Rogers and Johnny Horton.
| Artist | Song Title | Weeks at No. 1 | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaboozey | “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” | 19 | 2024 |
| Morgan Wallen | “Last Night” | 16 | 2023 |
| Ella Langley | “Choosin’ Texas” | 6 | 2026 |
| Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen | “I Had Some Help” | 6 | 2024 |
| Kenny Rogers | “Lady” | 6 | 1980 |
The Broader Top 10 Landscape
While Langley leads the pack, the rest of the top 10 reflects a volatile mix of global pop and R&B. Bruno Mars has seen a resurgence with “I Just Might,” which moved from No. 4 to No. 3. Mars continues to dominate the airwaves, holding the No. 1 spot on Radio Songs for a seventh week with 80.7 million in audience reach.
Other notable movements include Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” which ascended to No. 4, and BTS’ “Swim,” which slipped to No. 5 after its No. 1 debut two weeks prior. Despite the drop in position, “Swim” remains the leader in Digital Song Sales, moving 24,000 downloads.
Rounding out the top 10 are HUNTR/X at No. 7 with “Golden,” PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson at No. 9 with “Stateside,” and Kehlani at No. 10 with “Folded.”
The current chart cycle, dated April 18, 2026, highlights a period of significant crossover success for country music, as the genre continues to command a larger share of the all-genre streaming and sales data provided by Luminate.
The next set of chart updates is scheduled for release on Tuesday, April 21, which will determine if Langley can extend her lead or if the momentum from Dandelion will propel “Be Her” even higher into the top five.
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