Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" continues to anchor the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for a ninth week on the chart dated May 16 while her additional tracks "Be Her" and others sit comfortably inside the top 10. This sustained dominance stems from strong streaming velocity and radio airplay that have outpaced competitors like Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead" and emerging entries from Tame Impala and Jennie. Drake's surprise album Iceman, released May 15, could inject fresh singles into the mix and potentially challenge for May weeks, though historical patterns show new releases often need several weeks to climb. Traders are watching mid-month chart updates and any late-May breakthroughs from established acts, as the window for additional number-one artists narrows quickly before June data locks in.