Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" holds the strongest position as the likely #2 Spotify US track for the week of October 9 due to its record 24-week Billboard Hot 100 reign, sustained daily streams exceeding 1 million, and proven crossover endurance on the platform. Taylor Swift's surprise "Patient Zero" release in late September drove massive debut numbers that propelled it to recent #1 spots, yet its momentum appears concentrated at the top while Langley's consistent performance anchors the second slot amid competition from ADÉLA, KAROL G collaborations, and Malcolm Todd. Traders are pricing in limited upside for newer entries without further viral spikes or major chart shifts before the weekly update.