Ella Langley’s“Choosin’Texas”has been sitting pretty at the top of the Hot 100 for 16 weeks now, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The song dominates radio airplay with an impressive 30.8 million audience impressions, making it the clear favorite for folks tuning in the old-school way. But now, Ariana Grande has entered the chat. Her brand new album“Petal”dropped on July 31, and it’s already shaking things up on streaming charts.
Grande has two songs in the mix:“Hate That You Love Me,”which has already hit #1 once and is surging again, and the title track“Petal,”which just got a new music video. On paper, that sounds like a powerful double threat. But some music insiders are wondering if having two songs in the race could actually split her support. Meanwhile, Langley’s team is focused on one thing, and it’s working.
If Grande manages to grab another #1, she’ll tie Taylor Swift’s record for the most chart-topping hits in a decade. That’s a big deal. But if Langley holds on, it’s a huge win for country music and proof that radio still matters in a streaming world. The top five on the Hot 100 is already all country, which hasn’t happened in ages. So what do you think? Is country having its moment, or will Ariana Grande pull off the upset?
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