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How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

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Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

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Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report reveals key streaming trends in music, film and TV.

Music streams hit 5 trillion in 2025. Christian, rock and Latin lead growth in the US

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The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025.

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop's mainstream

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Christian music is growing in popularity while other genres struggle to grow new listenership.

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

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Christian music is gaining in popularity, and Brandon Lake is one reason why.

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here's what that says about us

Read full article: This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here's what that says about us

Every summer, one song emerges as the inescapable summer anthem.

In 'Sinners' and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn't been easy

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Blues legend Buddy Guy will release a new album on Wednesday, his 89th birthday.

'Recession pop' and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows

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More music is being streamed than ever before, but the rate of growth has slowed.

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024. Women pop performers lead the charge in the US

Read full article: Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024. Women pop performers lead the charge in the US

Did you stream more music in 2024.

Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell

Read full article: Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell

Halfway through the year and a few music trends have become very apparent.

Music streams top 1 trillion at the fastest pace yet, reflecting more global industry, report finds

Read full article: Music streams top 1 trillion at the fastest pace yet, reflecting more global industry, report finds

Is non-English language music the future of the music business.