Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Takes Billboard Hot 100 Crown; Major Moves for Swift, Dean, and Mars

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is the new champion. It now leads the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of March 7, 2026. This is a massive moment for Langley. She is the first country artist to top three major charts. Those charts include the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay. “Choosin’ Texas” earned 22.1 million U.S. streams. It also had 34.4 million radio impressions. Globally, the song boasts over 310 million streams. It has achieved RIAA Platinum certification.

Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” holds the No. 2 spot. This song is still a major force. It previously hit No. 1 in the UK. Dean also won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbed to No. 3. “Ordinary” spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. It also topped the UK charts for 13 weeks. It is the longest-running No. 1 of the 2020s in the UK.

Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” slipped to No. 4. This track is still a huge success. “Opalite” hit No. 1 on the Hot 100. It is Swift’s fourteenth chart-topper. The song is from her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” That album produced multiple No. 1s. Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” reached No. 5. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. It now leads other charts. Those include Radio Songs and Rhythmic Airplay.

Chart Movements and New Entries

HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei AMI’s “Golden” stays at No. 6. This K-pop song hit No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. It won a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” is at No. 7. This song previously ruled the Hot 100 for ten weeks. It is Swift’s longest-running No. 1.

Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” moved down to No. 8. Bad Bunny has several songs charting high. sombr makes a strong return to the top 10. His song “Back To Friends” is at No. 9. This marks a comeback for the artist. His music went viral on TikTok. Kehlani’s “Folded” completes the top 10 at No. 10. “Folded” is Kehlani’s first top 10 Hot 100 hit. It also won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance.

Music Industry Trends

This week’s chart reflects current music trends. Country music is performing very well. Ella Langley’s success proves this. Taylor Swift remains a dominant force. She has multiple songs in the top listings. The chart features diverse genres. K-pop, R&B, and Latin music are all present. New and established artists are making waves. Bruno Mars and Olivia Dean show this. The constant shifts show a dynamic music landscape. New music releases keep the charts exciting.

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    Tyreek Washington is a music and tech writer from Chicago, whose early love for music drove him to self-teach technology skills so he could afford to make digital music. His journey led him to earn a programming degree and secure positions as a soundboard manager at prominent recording studios and music festivals, as well as a programmer for Amazon. Craving a shift from the corporate routine, Tyreek turned to journalism, where he now combines his self-taught tech savvy and profound musical knowledge to report on the latest trends and innovations in both fields. His articles, rich with insight and expertise, establish him as a respected voice in the music and technology industries, connecting deeply with his audience.

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