‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is a Southern Hit. Just Don’t Call Texas Southern.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is trending today because it has broken a major Billboard chart record. The song’s streaming success is notable for its international reach, with Australia being its biggest streaming city. The Fader notes that the song’s popularity extends beyond the United States, indicating a global appeal.

Billboard and Yahoo both note that Langley has broken a significant record on the Hot 100 chart, surpassing previous record-holders. Texas Monthly and The New York Times both cover the song’s success from a Texas perspective, with Texas Monthly featuring a local ten-year-old discussing the song’s impact. The New York Times notes that despite the song’s title and themes, its success in Texas is not straightforward.

The song’s title and themes suggest a connection to Texas, but its popularity in the state is not as pronounced as elsewhere. The New York Times notes that the song’s success in Texas is complicated by regional identity politics, with some Texans resisting the label of “Southern.”