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Country Songs Dominate Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 for First Time
For the first time in chart history, country songs have occupied all five top spots on the Billboard Hot 100. Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' notably secured its 16th week at No. 1, leading the historic country music takeover.
3 Aug, 16:42 — 3 Aug, 21:18
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varietyMostly Factual4h ago
Country Songs Take All Five Slots in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 5 for the First Time in Chart History
Country music is ruling the roost like never before, at least when it comes specifically to the Billboard Hot 100. For the first time in history, country songs are claiming all five of the top five slots on the Hot 100. That’s thanks to Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen, who currently stand at No. 1 […]
By Chris Willman
Read full article →billboardMostly Factual9h ago
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Scores 16th Week at No. 1 on Hot 100, Country Takes Entire Top 5 for First Time
Langley's smash ties for the fourth-longest reign of all time.
By Gary Trust
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First report: billboard · 3 Aug, 16:42|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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