Alabama Singer’s Breakup Song Just Hit #5 on Billboard Hot 100… Only 26 Women Have Done This in Country Music Since 2000

Whether “Choosin’ Texas” represents a one-time phenomenon or the opening salvo of sustained mainstream dominance remains to be seen. But for now, this Alabama artist has proven that traditional country storytelling still resonates far beyond Nashville’s city limits.

Her schedule includes major festivals like California’s Stagecoach, a Texas stop on the 2026 Rock the Country tour, and additional dates with Wallen — touring lineups that suggest country radio and venue bookers already recognize she’s operating at a different level.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Some industry watchers believe a star-studded remix could push “Choosin’ Texas” to the top spot. Speculation centers on versions featuring Lambert herself or someone with massive pop crossover appeal like Sabrina Carpenter.

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Mower also noted speculation about real-life drama fueling interest, with rumors of a love triangle involving Langley, Riley Green, and Megan Moroney. Tongue-in-cheek artwork supposedly referencing a now-infamous photo only added to the intrigue.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Taylor Swift dominates with nine of those 26 songs, most recently “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault).” Beyoncé notched three, including her “Jolene” cover. Faith Hill managed three between 2000-2001, matched by Carrie Underwood from 2005-2009.

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

The track climbed into the Top 20 before Christmas songs flooded the chart, temporarily pushing it down to No. 48. When holiday music faded after New Year’s, “Choosin’ Texas” rocketed straight to No. 5.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

The accomplishment puts Langley in rarified air alongside Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Faith Hill, prompting Billboard to publish multiple analyses asking how rare this achievement actually is and whether it signals something bigger on the horizon.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Her heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has planted itself at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Her heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has planted itself at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Alabama country artist Ella Langley just crashed pop music’s most exclusive party, and industry insiders are scrambling to figure out what it means for her meteoric rise.

Her heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has planted itself at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Alabama country artist Ella Langley just crashed pop music’s most exclusive party, and industry insiders are scrambling to figure out what it means for her meteoric rise.

Her heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has planted itself at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.

Alabama country artist Ella Langley just crashed pop music’s most exclusive party, and industry insiders are scrambling to figure out what it means for her meteoric rise.

Her heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has planted itself at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

That’s not a country music chart — it’s the all-genre, mainstream pop chart where country women rarely venture, let alone dominate.

Breaking Through Pop’s Glass Ceiling

Released in October, “Choosin’ Texas” tells a classic country tale: a woman watching helplessly as her man’s attention drifts toward a romantic rival from the Lone Star State.

By early December, it had already claimed Langley’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, a position it still holds today. But its journey on the Hot 100 proved more dramatic.

Just How Rare Is This Achievement?

Billboard’s deep dive into the numbers revealed something startling about country women’s struggles for mainstream crossover success.

Dating back to 2000, only 12 women or all-female groups have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song, defined as songs eligible for Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

That’s 26 songs total across 26 years — out of 1,512 tracks that reached No. 10 or better during that period.

Even within that limited pool, many entries came with asterisks. Several recent top 10 hits came from artists primarily known for pop music who temporarily crossed into country territory.

Beyoncé scored with “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Chappell Roan charted with “The Giver”
Tate McRae featured on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want”

What Makes Langley’s Success Different

Billboard emphasized what separates Langley from most other women cracking the Hot 100’s upper reaches.

Langley’s recent ascent stands out, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ marks one of the few Hot 100 top 10s this century by a woman whose career has been rooted squarely in country, rather than propelled by an existing pop audience.

Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz framed it as a genuine breakthrough moment.

‘Choosin’ Texas’ represents a breakthrough moment for a country artist who may have been a household name in Nashville but was still a largely unknown entity to pop fans and mainstream consumers.

Andrew Unterberger from Billboard highlighted just how difficult this leap typically is for artists.

Making the jump from a charting artist who reliably hits the top 40 to one now in contention for the top 10 — or even the top five — is one of the hardest for a mainstream artist to make. For her to do it with a song not yet tied to an album or major viral moment, and one that still feels like it has considerable room to grow, is a very big deal for her career and her future prospects.

Star-Studded Songwriting and Nostalgic Appeal

Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” with Luke Dick, JoyBeth Taylor, and Miranda Lambert — collaboration she’d pursued for years before the opportunity materialized.

According to Langley, one key phrase in the song emerged from a bizarre story about Lambert getting pulled over with a pet kangaroo riding shotgun.

Maxim Mower at country news site Holler identified the track’s throwback quality as part of its appeal.

The success of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has been propelled in part by the stellar songwriting – with country icon Miranda Lambert a co-writer – and the nostalgic, ’90s country feel of the track.

Could It Hit Number One?

Saving Country Music proclaimed the song’s cultural impact extends beyond Nashville.

We very well could be witnessing the rise of biggest traditional country single in the last 20 years. Zach Top’s ‘I Never Lie’ set the world on fire, but could only rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and #24 on the Hot 100.

What’s Next for Langley

“Choosin’ Texas” serves as the lead single from Langley’s forthcoming second album, though details about the project remain scarce.

Through February, she’s opening for Eric Church before joining Morgan Wallen at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18.