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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sets all-time Hot 100 record with 23rd week at No. 1

NPR explains why the song has dominated the charts

2 Sep 22 5:45 PM · 1d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 2 of 3

NPR's Stephen Thompson lays out five reasons for the record run: the song's quality and timelessness, a country audience that has shifted from radio to streaming, and a broader down year for mainstream pop releases.

NPR explains why the song has dominated the charts
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“It’s lonesome, it’s twangy, it’s catchy as all get out, and it’s above all timeless”

Stephen Thompson

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