Ella Langley Beats A Record Set By Taylor Swift And Beyoncé On The Hot Country Songs Chart

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK” in a historic 2026 breakthrough, Ella Langley shatters a long-standing record held by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé by becoming the first woman ever to simultaneously hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Hot Country Songs chart for multiple weeks.

2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for women in country music, and rising star Ella Langley is leading the charge. The Alaska-born singer-songwriter, who first gained traction several years ago with popular singles from her debut album Hungover (including the hit duet “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green), has solidified her status as one of the genre’s hottest new hitmakers. This week, she once again claims the biggest two tracks in country music, occupying the top two positions on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

In doing so, Langley achieves something no other woman has done before: she holds the No. 1 and No. 2 spots for multiple weeks.

Dominating the Hot Country Songs Chart

For the second consecutive week, Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sits firmly at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, while her follow-up track “Be Her” holds steady at No. 2. This self-blockade at the summit—where one of her own songs prevents another from rising higher—demonstrates extraordinary popularity and streaming/sales power in the genre.

“Choosin’ Texas,” a preview of her upcoming sophomore album Dandelion, has already proven to be a monster hit. It has spent an impressive run at No. 1 on Hot Country Songs (recently logging its 15th week or more in the top spot) and has crossed over dramatically, spending multiple weeks atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. “Be Her” continues the momentum, showing that Langley’s appeal extends beyond a single smash.

Breaking the Record Held by Music Icons

This sustained dominance marks a historic first for female artists on the Hot Country Songs chart. Langley is now the first woman to occupy the top two positions for multiple weeks. She joins—and then surpasses—two of the biggest names in music history who each achieved the feat only once:

• Taylor Swift did it in October 2012 during the rollout of her album Red, when “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” held No. 1 and the title track “Red” debuted at No. 2.
• Beyoncé accomplished it in April 2024 with the launch of Cowboy Carter, as “Texas Hold ‘Em” led and “II Most Wanted” (featuring Miley Cyrus) entered at No. 2.

Swift and Beyoncé each managed the top-two occupation for just a single chart week. Langley has now done it for two weeks running, setting a new benchmark for female artists in country music. She becomes only the third woman ever to hold the top two spots simultaneously, and the first to extend the run beyond one week.

This milestone is even more impressive considering the historical challenges women have faced in country radio and charts, where solo female artists often struggle for simultaneous airplay and sustained chart presence.

Building on Early Success from Hungover

Langley’s current reign builds directly on the foundation laid by her debut album Hungover (released in 2024, with a deluxe Still Hungover edition later that year). That project delivered early hits like “You Look Like You Love Me,” “Weren’t for the Wind,” and others that introduced her heartfelt songwriting and distinctive voice to a wider audience. Collaborations and solo cuts from the album helped her break through at country radio and streaming platforms, paving the way for the explosive 2026 success of “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her.”

Her ability to blend traditional country storytelling with broad crossover appeal has resonated deeply, as evidenced by her rare simultaneous leadership on multiple charts—including the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay.

What This Means for Country Music in 2026

Ella Langley’s achievement highlights a promising shift in country music, where fresh female voices are not only breaking through but dominating. As she continues her reign as the hottest new hitmaker, fans and industry observers are watching closely to see how long she can maintain control of the top two spots and what comes next from her highly anticipated Dandelion album.

In a year already filled with chart surprises, Langley has proven she belongs in elite company—surpassing even the brief but legendary top-two runs of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. If her momentum holds, 2026 could be remembered as the year a new country superstar truly arrived.

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