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Ella Langley’s Historic Moment Blocked By Her Own Collab Partner
Morgan Wallen’s New Song "Been By Now" Shakes Up the Music Charts: What Happened This Week
The Big Picture: Two Country Stars Battle for the Top Spot
Imagine a race where two runners are neck-and-neck. This week on the music charts, Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen are duking it out for the #1 position — and they’re blocking each other in different races!
Quick Context: These artists have only sung together once — on the hit duet "I Can’t Love You Anymore." But now their solo songs are competing against each other.
Morgan Wallen Scores a Triple Crown Debut
Morgan Wallen’s brand-new single "Been By Now" had a massive first week. It debuted at #1 on THREE different Billboard charts at the same time:
| Chart | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Digital Song Sales | How many people bought the song (like on iTunes) |
| Streaming Songs | How many times the song was streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. |
| Country Streaming Songs | Same as above, but only for country songs |
That’s a rare feat! Most songs don’t hit #1 on all three in their first week.
Wallen Blocks Langley From Making History
Here’s where it gets dramatic.
Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" Was on a Historic Run
- 16 weeks at #1 on the Streaming Songs chart (all genres, not just country)
- This tied the 4th-longest run ever on that chart
- The other song with 16 weeks? "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
But Then "Been By Now" Arrived…
- Wallen’s new song knocked "Choosin’ Texas" down to #2
- If Wallen’s song hadn’t debuted, Langley would have broken the tie and owned 4th place all by herself
- Good news for Langley fans: Her song could climb back to #1 very soon!
HISTORICAL LEADERBOARD: Streaming Songs Chart (Most Weeks at #1)
- Mariah Carey – "All I Want for Christmas Is You" → 26 weeks (spread over many years)
- Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus – "Old Town Road" → 20 weeks
- Morgan Wallen – "Last Night" → 19 weeks
- TIED: Ella Langley – "Choosin’ Texas" & "Despacito" → 16 weeks
Morgan Wallen’s 6th #1 on Streaming Songs
"Been By Now" is now Wallen’s sixth song to hit #1 on the Streaming Songs chart. But here’s the funny thing — half of his #1s only lasted one week!
| Song | Weeks at #1 |
|---|---|
| "Last Night" | 19 weeks |
| "What I Want" (with Tate McRae) | 6 weeks |
| "I Had Some Help" (with Post Malone) | 2 weeks |
| "I’m the Problem" | 1 week |
| "Love Somebody" | 1 week |
| "Been By Now" (NEW) | 1 week (so far) |
Fun Fact: "Last Night" is still his biggest streaming hit by far — 19 weeks at the top!
But Wait — Langley Blocks Wallen on the BIG Chart!
The Billboard Hot 100 is the most important chart in the U.S. It combines:
- Streams (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
- Sales (digital downloads)
- Radio airplay
On this chart, the roles are REVERSED:
- Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" stays at #1 — for its 16th week!
- Morgan Wallen’s "Been By Now" debuts at #2
So while Wallen won the streaming race, Langley won the overall popularity race this week.
Key Takeaway: Different charts measure different things. A song can be #1 on streaming but #2 overall if it doesn’t sell as many downloads or get as much radio play.
Summary: What You Need to Know
| Artist | Song | Chart Win This Week | Historic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Wallen | "Been By Now" | 3 charts: Digital Sales, Streaming Songs, Country Streaming | 6th career #1 on Streaming Songs |
| Ella Langley | "Choosin’ Texas" | Billboard Hot 100 (most important chart) | 16 weeks at #1 = tied for 4th longest ever |
- They’re blocking each other — but on different charts
- Langley made history (tied "Despacito") even though she lost the streaming crown this week
- Wallen keeps adding #1s — but most are short-lived except "Last Night"
- Both songs are huge hits — and fans win either way!
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. What’s the difference between "Streaming Songs" and "Hot 100"?
Streaming Songs only counts streams (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). Hot 100 adds in sales (people buying the song) and radio play. That’s why a song can be #1 on one but not the other.
2. How many #1s does Morgan Wallen have on the Hot 100?
The article says he has "multiple champions" on the Hot 100 throughout his career, but "Been By Now" is not one of them — it debuted at #2.
3. Can "Choosin’ Texas" get back to #1 on Streaming Songs?
Yes! The article says Langley "could find her way back to No. 1 very soon." Chart positions change every week.
4. What’s the biggest streaming hit of all time?
On this specific chart (Streaming Songs), Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has the most total weeks at #1 (26), but it comes back every holiday season. Lil Nas X’s "Old Town Road" has the most consecutive weeks for a non-holiday song (20).
5. Have Langley and Wallen worked together before?
Yes, once! They released a duet called "I Can’t Love You Anymore" earlier this year, and it’s been a big hit. Now their solo songs are competing against each other.
Final Thought: Chart battles like this show just how competitive country music is right now. Two rising stars, both having career years — and they’re pushing each other to new heights. Whether you’re Team Ella or Team Morgan, country music fans are the real winners!
