Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ No. 1 on Hot 100 for 15th Week

In a puzzling turn, Forbes reported Ella Langley slipped from the Billboard Hot 100 summit, even as Fox News, Billboard and Chron confirmed ‘Choosin’ Texas’ held the No. 1 slot for a 15‑week stretch, setting a new major Billboard record. The Washington Post echoed the historic significance, noting the achievement rewrote chart history. Subsequent coverage painted a broader picture of Langley’s ascent. Rolling Stone crowned the track the summer anthem, and the Washington Post framed the achievement as Billboard history.

Chron added that the run establishes a major new record for the chart. Yahoo’s analysis asked why the song doesn’t feel like a natural hit, underscoring divergent critical takes. The divergent narratives sparked a noticeable clash. While Forbes claimed Langley fell from No. 1 for the first time since her album Arr, Fox News and Billboard maintained the song’s uninterrupted reign.

Yahoo questioned whether ‘Choosin’ Texas’ feels like a natural hit, in contrast to Rolling Stone’s unabashed endorsement of it as the season’s defining song. The Atlantic’s relaxed tone further softened the dispute. As of the latest reports, the track remains atop the Hot 100, with the 15‑week record intact. Industry observers note the next weekly chart will reveal whether the momentum endures or the Forbes‑cited dip materializes, and they watch for any official statement from Langley’s label.