AceShowbiz - Fans are captivated by Ella Langley’s hit song Choosin’ Texas, which has now spent its fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement sets a new record for a female artist who has also reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, surpassing previous milestones.

Before Langley, the record was shared with Taylor Swift for her 2012 hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” which held the top Hot 100 spot for three weeks. Now, Langley stands alone with the longest reign at No. 1 among female country artists on the Hot 100.

Her four-week run doubles the time spent at No. 1 compared to three other country hits by women that topped the Hot 100 for two weeks each: Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em” in 2024, and Dolly Parton’s classics “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers (1983) and “9 to 5” (1981).

In addition to dominating the Hot 100, Choosin’ Texas has now held the No. 1 position on the Hot Country Songs chart for 17 weeks and also leads the Streaming Songs chart, highlighting its widespread popularity.

The song, co-written by Langley, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, tells a story of regret. The narrator reveals how she inadvertently caused her boyfriend to return to his ex by moving him from Tennessee, known as the Volunteer State, to Texas, the Lone Star State.

Throughout the lyrics, there are several references to songs, cities, and cultural elements associated with both Texas and Tennessee. Billboard has examined these mentions, noting that while Texas features prominently, the song cleverly balances nods to both states.

One notable mention is Abilene, a city in west central Texas famously celebrated in George Hamilton IV’s 1963 No. 1 country hit “Abilene.” It's the place where the story’s protagonist brings her love, only to regret the decision soon after.