Ella Langley's song 'Choose in Texas' spent 20 weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The HeadlinesSep 4, 2026
Multiple sources published between August 31 and September 5, 2026 report that 'Choosin' Texas' had its 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, matching the claim as of the September 4 posting. The song later rose to 23 and then 25 weeks, but that does not make the 20-week claim false on the date it was made.
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… last question this week: The Billboard Hot 100 announced that Choose) in Texas, Ella Langley's twangy tale of a Texas tennessee love triangle, broke the record for the most weeks at the top of the chart. There's one asterisk here; we will get to that later. Now, Choose) in Texas has been in the number one spot for a whopping 20 weeks, edging out two other country infused mega hits, which had been tied for the record. We're going to play you a short bit of those two songs. See if you can name each one. First, this song was originally released in 2018. That was Lil Nas X's Old Town Road. She's in the back. …
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Supports. USA Today (Aug 31, 2026) reports that 'Choosin' Texas' earned its 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest run for a non-holiday song.[3]
Supports. NWA Online (Sep 5, 2026) reports that the song has spent 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, citing the longest run ever for a non-holiday song.[4]
Supports. Yahoo (Sep 2, 2026) reports the song holds the No. 1 spot with 20 weeks, calling it only the second 20-week No. 1 in the chart's history.[5]
Context. Later sources (AP, Reuters, Billboard, Hollywood Reporter) report 23 and then 25 weeks at No. 1, so the total rose after the claim was posted. The claim concerns the 20 weeks as of September 4.[1][2][6][7]
Context. The claimant's post itself says the song had been at No. 1 for 20 weeks, so the claim faithfully reflects the passage. The post is not evidence for the claim.
Sources
7 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 5 not rated
- 1Cómo "Choosin' Texas" de Ella Langley se convirtió en el ...apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 2Ella Langley show canceled over security threat; police say area is safereuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 3Ella Langley 'Choosin' Texas' breaks Billboard Hot 100 recordusatoday.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4‘Choosin' Texas' tops music chart for a 20th weeknwaonline.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5Ella Langley Breaks One Of The Most Important Ties In Billboard Chart Historyca.news.yahoo.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 6Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Breaks All-Time U.S. Hot 100 Record ...ca.billboard.com · not rated · cited for: context
- 7Back on top: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ reclaims No. 1 ...wftv.com · not rated · cited for: context
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