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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas"

Jessica Ann Catena

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Billboard history has been made so soon on 2026's charts. An astonishing one is by modern country singer, Ella Langley. Her song "Choosin' Texas" spanned over late 2025, recently hit #1 on the Hot 100! Aside from this crossover success, this track has set records for recent country songs, and broke a milestone streak since a famous female earned her #1 topping the Hot 100 and Hot Country. In this episode, timeline Ella's music background, "Choosin' Texas"'s climb, and significant charting patterns leading to her next album Dandelion.

"Choosin' Texas" at CMA Awards 2025

Other Dandelion promo singles: "Dandelion", "Be Her"

First hits: "You Look Like You Love Me" feat. Riley Green (2024)
"Weren't for the Wind" (2024-2025)

"Strange" - Miranda Lambert (2022)

"Kerosene" (Live at 2025 ACM Awards) - Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert

"Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home" - Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)

"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen (2023)

"Texas Hold 'Em" - Beyoncè (2024) / "Texas" - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)

"9 to 5" - Dolly Parton (1980-1981)

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