Ella Langley's country track "Choosin Texas" has finally claimed the top spot on the Official Singles Chart in the UK. The song's journey to the summit was a slow burn, starting at number 78 in January before steadily ascending over eight months.
The Eight-Month Climb of 'Choosin Texas'
The trajectory of "Choosin Texas" represents a rare endurance feat in the modern streaming era, where hits typically peak and fade within weeks. According to the report, the song entered the top 40 in February, reached the top 20 in April, and broke into the top 10 by July. This patience paid off as the track hit number 3 in August before finally securing the number 1 position this week.
This UK success mirrors a historic run in the United States. Ella Langley spent 20 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making "Choosin Texas" the first non-Christmas song to reach that specific milestone.. In doing so, Ella Langley surpassed previous American chart records set by artists such as Lil Nas X with "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)."
Chase Matthews and the 23-Week UK Record
The rise of Ella Langley ends the dominant reign of Chase Matthews. His collaborative hit "Rein Me In" has fallen to number 7, concluding a run of 23 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts. This achievement cements "Rein Me In" as the longest-running number 1 single in the history of the UK charts.
The record previously belonged to Frankie Laine, whose 1953 classic "I Believe" held the top spot for 18 weeks. The shift from Chase Matthews to Ella Langley signals a continuing appetite for country-inflected sounds in the British market. This suggests that the genre's current crossover appeal is not a temporary fluke but a sustained trend that is redefining the UK's pop landscape.
Dolly Parton's Posthumous Top 10 Triple
The charts are also reflecting a wave of grief and celebration following the death of Dolly Parton on August 25. For the first time in her career, three of Dolly Parton's songs are occupying the top 10 simultaneously. As reported by the source, her signature track "9 to 5" has climbed to number 5, marking a new all-time peak for the song.
Joining "9 to 5" in the top 10 are the classic "Jolene" at number 6 and the duet "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers at number 9. This surge highlights the enduring legacy of Dolly Parton and the tendency for legacy artists to see massive catalog spikes during moments of national mourning, turning the charts into a living memorial.
Dua Lipa's Viral Return and the Sombr Surge
Beyond the country music dominance, the Official Singles Chart shows the power of physical media and social algorithms. Dua Lipa's 2024 single "Training Season" has rocketed to number 18, two years after its initial release. this resurgence was driven by a combination of a new physical vinyl release and a viral social media trend.
Other rising stars are also making inroads, with pop newcomer Sombr jumping to number 19 with "My Body Isnt Ready," and Adéla reaching a career-best number 26 with "Aint In LA." However, the source leaves a few questions unanswered. Specifically, it does not identify the exact social media trend that revived Dua Lipa's track, nor does it provide details on the specific vinyl edition that sparked the sales spike.
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