Billboard history has been made so soon on 2026's charts. An astonishing one is by modern country singer, Ella Langley. Her song "Choosin' Texas" spanned over late 2025, recently hit #1 on the Hot 100! Aside from this crossover success, this track has set records for recent country songs, and broke a milestone streak since a famous female earned her #1 topping the Hot 100 and Hot Country. In this episode, timeline Ella's music background, "Choosin' Texas"'s climb, and significant charting patterns leading to her next album Dandelion.

"Choosin' Texas" at CMA Awards 2025

Other Dandelion promo singles: "Dandelion", "Be Her"

First hits: "You Look Like You Love Me" feat. Riley Green (2024)
"Weren't for the Wind" (2024-2025)

"Strange" - Miranda Lambert (2022)

"Kerosene" (Live at 2025 ACM Awards) - Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert

"Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home" - Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)

"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen (2023)

"Texas Hold 'Em" - Beyoncè (2024) / "Texas" - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)

"9 to 5" - Dolly Parton (1980-1981)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Happy Valentine's Day! A popular theme has trended since New Years', the year 2016! Let's replay our favorite love songs!

Playlist:“Make Me Like You” - Gwen Stefani; “Cake By The Ocean” - DNCE “PILLOWTALK” - Zayn; “Company” - Justin Bieber; “Love On The Brain” - Rihanna
“Into You” - Ariana Grande; “Don’t Let Me Down” - The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
“Lush Life” - Zara Larsson; “This Town” - Niall Horan
“Love On The Weekend” - John Mayer

Deep Cuts :"T-Shirt"/ "Star of the Show" - Thomas Rhett
Man About Town - Mayer Hawthorne; "The Sound" / "Somebody Else" - The 1975
"Without a Fight" - Brad Paisley & Demi Lovato
"Keep You In Mind" - Guordan Banks; "Give It Up" -

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Super Bowl LX (60) is upon us! There's divide Bad Bunny doing the Halftime Show, but he's not the first Latin artist to do so and was invited back a second time. I recap prior broadcasts when Latin singers performed Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and other programming NFL's partnering with celebrities.

Super Bowl Latin Halftime Show Performers:
XXVI: (1992) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIII: (1999) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIV: (2000) - actor Edward James Olmos; singers: Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias

LIV: (2020) - Shakira, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Emme Muñiz

Mentioned Media:
Selena biopic (1997) - starring Jennifer Lopez & Edward James Olmos
Mulan (1998) / Tarzan (1999)

"MIA" - Bad Bunny joining Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (2019)

Manningcast / Fox NFL Sunday
Netflix Christmas Halftime Shows: Beyoncè (2024), Snoop Dogg (2026)

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The 68th ceremony is airing 2/1 on CBS and Paramount+ . ABC acquired the rights starting 2027-2037.  Will pop culture influence winning results? I analyze 6 categories trending 2025's music scene. Hear my virtual ballot, then view before and after the show on our social media pages.

Grammys pre-show: 3:30pm/e on YouTube.
Grammys full ballot

Predicted categories: Best Contemporary Country Album; Best New Artist; Song of the Year; Record of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Album; Album of the Year

Grammys 2026 Nominees Playlist; Katseye's Gap ad; "Like I Love You" - Justin Timberlake (2003)

You may also like these Music Notes with Jess episodes: Global Citizen Festival 2024; Grammys 2025; Lola Young; MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs; VMAs 2025; Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"; Leon Thomas; Olivia Dean; Jingle Ball; Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1); Part 2

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Welcome, I'm Jess. After hosting Music Notes with Jess for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of media: songs, TV, movies, holidays, make playlists, tributes, and celebrations. 

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