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Ella Langley's Country Hit Breaks Decades-Old Chart Record

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This squirrel is stashing acorns to the tune of 'Choosin' Texas' because it proves country music can outlast even the most iconic pop divas.
💡 Why it matters
The record signals a major shift in music consumption, where streaming platforms can keep a single country track at number one for nearly half a year, reshaping industry benchmarks.

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has spent 23 weeks at number one on the US charts, surpassing Mariah Carey's previous record. The country song's sustained popularity reflects shifting listener habits and the genre's growing mainstream dominance.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas becomes longest-running number one in US chart history
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npr.org
5 reasons why 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
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