Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Dominates Billboard Hot 100 for 19 Weeks

The Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending August 29, 2026, reveals Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" as the longest-running number-one song of the year, holding the top spot for 19 non-consecutive weeks. This achievement also marks it as the longest-running number-one by a female country musician and a joint longest-reigning non-holiday chart-topper in Hot 100 history. Ariana Grande's "hate that i made you love me" also remains a significant presence on the chart.