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'Choosin' Texas' Dominates Charts, Rakes in Millions
11 Sep
Summary
- Ella Langley's hit song has over 1.5 billion streams globally.
- The song is nearing Mariah Carey's Billboard Hot 100 record.
- It has generated nearly $13.9 million in revenue worldwide.
As of September 2026, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is a dominant force on the music charts. The song has garnered over 1.5 billion streams globally and is vying for the record of most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It currently stands as the second-longest charting hit, with 21 weeks at the top, surpassing other popular songs.
This chart success has translated into significant financial returns. Billboard estimates that "Choosin' Texas" has generated nearly $13.9 million in revenue worldwide, encompassing audio streams, video streams, digital sales, and U.S. radio airplay. A substantial portion, nearly $10.5 million, comes from within the United States alone.
Radio airplay has played a crucial role in the song's revenue generation, contributing over $2.4 million from more than 977,000 spins. This heavy rotation on terrestrial, satellite, and internet radio has boosted publishing royalties to a higher proportion than usual. Global publishing royalties are estimated at nearly $6 million, with label revenue contributing around $8 million.
