Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Ties Record for Billboard Hot 100

Country singer Ella Langley’s popular track, “Choosin’ Texas,” has held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 22 weeks, tying with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the longest duration at the top of the chart.

If “Choosin’ Texas” remains number one for just one more week, it will set a new record for the longest-running number one song in U.S. history.

In a post on X, conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman reacted to the news by saying, “While half the country argues, America is still singing about choosing Texas. Jack in the glass. Boots on the ground. A smash that will not leave the throne.”

The song features a catchy chorus that includes the lines, “She’s from Texas. I can tell by the way he’s two steppin’ ’round the room. And judging by the smile that’s written on his face, there’s nothin’ I can do. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see a cowboy always finds a way to leave.”

Another part of the chorus goes, “Drinkin’ Jack all by myself, he’s choosin’ Texas, I can tell,” which adds to the song’s narrative about losing her partner to a Texan woman.

One user remarked, “Incredible, hope she gets the top spot.” Another noted that the song did something “almost no one thought possible.”

Excitement builds on social media, with comments like, “One more week. ONE MORE WEEK. Let’s make history, Texas!”

However, not everyone is convinced of the song’s merit. Some users express that, while they enjoy it, the extended time at number one might be due to a lack of quality in contemporary music. “It’s a great song, no question,” one user stated, adding that the current landscape offers few decent rivals. “So much country music is just over-stereotypical slop now.”

Another echoed this sentiment, asserting that while the song is good, the overall quality of music today is disappointing. They remarked, “There are no new Eagles, or AC/DC’s or Van Halen’s or Michael Jackson’s or George Straits or Merle Haggards.” This user also mentioned that record companies often stick to formulas, leading to poorer music quality.