Ella Langley has officially made Billboard history. Her hit“Choosin’Texas”just logged its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, the longest run at the top of the chart by any song ever. The record previously belonged to Mariah Carey, whose holiday classic“All I Want for Christmas Is You”has dominated the chart every December for years.
But the race isn’t over. With the 2026 holiday season approaching,“All I Want for Christmas Is You”is poised to return to the chart and potentially rack up enough weeks to take the record back. It’s a rare chart showdown between a country newcomer and the Queen of Christmas, and the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is tracking every twist.
The week also brought Jhené Aiko her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Westside Whimsy, plus Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV VMAs this Sunday. Which record run are you more impressed by: Ella’s 23 weeks on top, or Mariah’s decades of holiday domination? Let us know in the comments.
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