Ella Langley Ties One Of The Biggest R&B Hits Of All Time
Ella Langley's song 'Choosin' Texas' has reached its thirteenth week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement ties the record set by Brandy and Monica's 'The Boy Is Mine' for the longest-running leader by female artists without collaborators.
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The song's sustained success highlights its massive cultural impact and commercial dominance in the 2026 music landscape.
Hollywood & Entertainment Ella Langley Ties One Of The Biggest R&B Hits Of All Time By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 16, 2026, 10:15am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spends a thirteenth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” as the fourth-longest-running leader by female artists with no men or groups attached. The country smash may soon match Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” which each ruled for 14 weeks.
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