I love being right. On first listen, I said Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” was gonna be a monster hit. Fast forward to now, and it has become record-setting. Let’s break it down:

-It debuted at #37 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, also launching all the way to #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, both career highs for Langley.

-On December 2nd, it became Langley’s first career #1 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart

-It became the fastest solo female song to reach the top 10 at US Country Radio this decade

-On January 5th, “Choosin’ Texas” reached #5 on the all-genre Hot 100, skyrocketing all the way up from #48 two weeks previously. In case you were wondering just how rare a feat this was, it makes Langley just the 12th woman THIS CENTURY to chart a country song inside the Top 10 on the Hot 100. Oh, and by the way, it is now the top-selling song of 2026, taking that spot away from Taylor Swift.

The collaboration we wanted is happening. Cody Johnson just confirmed that he finally got it done and there’s a collaboration with Luke Combs on Johnson’s next album. He also confirmed a collab with Brothers Osborne. Other than that, there is not a lot known about his new album, which will be the follow-up to his 2024 ‘Leather Deluxe Edition’ album.

I think tonight’s Madden Bowl concert needs some prop bets because Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock are going to cross paths again. Originally, Luke Combs was the headliner for tonight’s show after the $1M video game competition, but at the last minute, he had to drop out because the baby is close. So, in steps Zach Bryan, who, as you know, is not a fan of Gavin Adcock – and that feeling is mutual. Grab your popcorn.