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"Choosin' Texas" Shatters Country Music Record
29 Jul
Summary
- Song logged 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It is the longest-running No. 1 by a woman without co-billed acts.
- Songwriters cite the opening guitar hook as a key element.
Ella Langley's country song "Choosin' Texas" has set a new record, marking its 15th week at the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of Aug. 1. This accomplishment makes it the longest-running No. 1 title by a woman with no co-billed acts, surpassing iconic hits like Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together."
Songwriters attribute the tune's immense success to several factors. Among the most frequently cited is the immediately engaging opening guitar hook, which draws listeners in from the start. They also lauded Langley's vocal delivery and the song's overall authentic and relatable storytelling, creating an earworm that resonates deeply with audiences.
