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Texas Song Tops Summer Charts Amidst Shifting Hits
9 Jun
Summary
- Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' claims No. 1 on Songs of the Summer.
- It's the first time since 2020 a song hasn't led the chart all season.
- New songs entering the chart are impacting the summer's top rankings.
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has claimed the No. 1 position on Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart for the week of June 13, 2026. This marks a notable change from previous years, as it's the first time since 2020 that a song has not led the chart from the start of the summer season through its entirety. Drake's "Janice STFU," which previously held the top spot, is now at No. 2.
Unlike in recent years where a single hit song dominated the entire summer, the 2026 season has seen shifts at the top. "Choosin' Texas" secured the No. 1 spot despite not topping the weekly Billboard Hot 100 in each of the first two summer weeks, demonstrating strong cumulative performance. This dynamic is a departure from 2021-2025, when songs like "Butter," "As It Was," and "Last Night" maintained their dominance throughout the summer.
New songs continue to influence the summer's rankings. Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me," a recent leader on the Hot 100, entered the Songs of the Summer chart at No. 10. Songs that have been active for two weeks hold an advantage on this cumulative chart, which tracks performance from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
