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Long runs at No. 1 used to be rare, with the 16 weeks notched by Carey and Boyz II Men for their candied 1995 ballad “One Sweet Day” holding for 21 years.
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Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's 1995 ballad "One Sweet Day" held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard chart for 16 weeks, a record that stood for 21 years.
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{
    "song": "One Sweet Day",
    "year": 1995,
    "artists": [
        "Mariah Carey",
        "Boyz II Men"
    ],
    "weeks_at_number_one": 16,
    "record_duration_years": 21
}
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Historical Music Billboard Chart
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Topples Mariah Carey’s Chart Record
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/arts/music/ella-langley-choosin-texas-chart-record.html

Ella Langley's country ballad "Choosin' Texas" has held the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a 23rd nonconsecutive week, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." This achievement crowns Langley as the new record-holder on the flagship singles chart.

Music Country Music Billboard Hot 100 Music Charts Ella Langley Mariah Carey

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