The development gives Wallen another major chart victory while temporarily denying Langley an opportunity to move into sole possession of fourth place for the longest-running No. 1 streak in the history of the Streaming Songs ranking.
Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” had dominated the chart for 16 consecutive weeks before Wallen’s new release arrived at the summit. The song’s lengthy reign had already placed it among the most successful streaming hits ever recorded on the Billboard tally.
Wallen Opens at No. 1 on Three Billboard Charts
“Been By Now” makes an immediate impact across several Billboard rankings this week, debuting at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales, Streaming Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts.
The strong opening highlights Wallen’s continued dominance across both the broader U.S. music market and the country format. His latest single not only attracts substantial streaming activity but also performs strongly enough in sales and within the country streaming audience to lead multiple rankings at once.
The Streaming Songs achievement is particularly significant because of what it means for Langley’s historic run.
Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Misses a Historic Milestone
Before Wallen’s arrival, “Choosin’ Texas” had spent 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart. The ranking measures the most-streamed songs across the United States, incorporating activity from major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and others.
With 16 weeks at the summit, Langley’s hit had already tied “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber for the fourth-longest reign in the chart’s history.
A 17th week at No. 1 would have given Langley sole possession of fourth place. Instead, Wallen’s “Been By Now” takes the top position, leaving “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 2.
For now, Langley remains tied with “Despacito,” although the 2026 hit could potentially return to the summit in the coming weeks and resume its historic climb.
Mariah Carey Still Holds the Streaming Songs Record
While Langley’s run has been impressive, she remains some distance from the all-time leaders.
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to hold the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart. The perennial holiday favorite has accumulated 26 total weeks at the summit, with its appearances spread across multiple holiday seasons.
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road” follows with 20 weeks at No. 1, while Wallen’s own “Last Night” ranks next with 19 weeks atop the chart.
That puts Wallen in the unusual position of simultaneously ending Langley’s 16-week streak and remaining one of the artists with the longest-running No. 1 song in the ranking’s history.
“Been By Now” Gives Wallen His Sixth Streaming Songs No. 1
The latest achievement also adds another No. 1 to Wallen’s already extensive Billboard résumé.
“Been By Now” becomes his sixth leader on the Streaming Songs chart. Interestingly, three of those six No. 1s have spent only a single week at the top: “I’m the Problem,” “Love Somebody” and now “Been By Now.”
His other chart-toppers have enjoyed considerably longer runs.
“I Had Some Help,” Wallen’s collaboration with Post Malone, spent two weeks at No. 1. His collaboration with Tate McRae, “What I Want,” remained at the summit for six weeks.
Wallen’s “Last Night,” however, stands well above the rest of his Streaming Songs leaders, with 19 weeks at No. 1.
Langley Gets the Last Word on the Hot 100
Despite Wallen’s success on the streaming rankings, the chart battle looks different on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Been By Now” pushes “Choosin’ Texas” to No. 2 on both the Streaming Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts. But when streams, sales and radio airplay are combined for the Billboard Hot 100, Langley retains control of the top position.
“Choosin’ Texas” therefore earns another week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while “Been By Now” settles for No. 2.
The result creates an unusual reversal between two of the biggest country stars of the moment. Wallen has the No. 1 streaming song in America, but Langley has the No. 1 song on the overall Billboard Hot 100.
A Major Chart Battle Between Two Country Stars
The latest numbers underline the remarkable commercial momentum surrounding both artists.
Langley has turned “Choosin’ Texas” into one of the defining hits of 2026, with its extended stay atop the Hot 100 and its 16-week Streaming Songs reign establishing a significant chart legacy.
Wallen, meanwhile, continues to demonstrate his ability to generate enormous demand with new releases. “Been By Now” immediately becomes a multi-chart leader and adds another No. 1 to his growing list of Billboard accomplishments.
Although Wallen has now stopped Langley from extending her Streaming Songs record, the battle is far from settled. “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Wallen’s new single controls the Streaming Songs chart.
For the moment, neither artist has completely overshadowed the other — and that makes their latest chart showdown one of the more notable country-pop battles of 2026.