Mariah Carey dethroned by country singer for longest-running No. 1

• Ella Langley's country hit "Choosin' Texas" has become the longest-running No. 1 song in U.S. history after spending 23 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 .
• The track surpassed the previous record of 22 weeks held by Mariah Carey 's holiday classic " All I Want For Christmas Is You ."
• Driven by over 1.26 billion global streams, the song boosted Langley's monthly Spotify listeners from under 1 million in early 2023 to over 32 million.
• Music industry experts attribute the song's massive success to its cross-genre sound, combining classic country songwriting with modern pop, disco, and rock elements.
• Co-written with Miranda Lambert, the heartbreak track achieved broad appeal through placements on major streaming playlists beyond traditional country channels.

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Country newcomer overtakes Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard Hot 100