Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” has achieved a significant milestone on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track now holds the record for the longest time spent at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with an impressive 23-week reign.
In a recent Instagram post, Langley expressed her overwhelming emotions about this achievement. She thanked her fans for their support, stating how the song’s success has transformed her life and the lives of those involved in creating it. Her Instagram video featured her dog barking in the background as she struggled to find words to convey her gratitude.
“Choosin’ Texas” demonstrated remarkable consistency by maintaining the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 consecutive weeks. Langley shared how the song’s trajectory had already surpassed her expectations when it first began to climb the charts.
Langley reminisced about the song’s origins in a Billboard interview from March. She described a songwriting retreat with country star Miranda Lambert where the song was conceived. During the retreat, Lambert shared amusing stories about a pet kangaroo, which played a role in inspiring the song’s storyline.
Langley and her co-writers, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, quickly developed the song’s melody and lyrics. According to Langley, the entire process took just 45 minutes, resulting in a memorable track that resonated with diverse audiences.
Miranda Lambert served as an executive producer for Langley’s upcoming record, providing valuable guidance and support during the creative process. Lambert herself was surprised by the song’s unprecedented success and often received updates from her team on its performance.
“Choosin’ Texas” made waves in the country music scene as well. Besides its success on the Hot 100 chart, the song spent 41 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
As Ella Langley continues her performances across the United States, she remains grateful for the overwhelming fan response and the historic success of her song. Her recent concerts in Oxford, Mississippi; Athens, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Florida, further solidified her growing influence in the music industry.