Hot 10 Recap - Week of 7/4/26

NEW YORK (AP) - Country singer Ella Langley leads the latest Billboard Hot 100 with "Choosin' Texas," giving the Alabama native the week's No. 1 song and capping one of the strongest chart performances of her career.

The chart dated July 4 also underscores a broad mix of genres at the top of the Hot 100, with country, pop, hip-hop and alternative all represented among the week's biggest hits. Several artists score multiple entries in the Top 10, while collaborations continue to shape mainstream music consumption.

Langley enjoys the biggest week of any artist on the chart, placing three songs inside the Top 10. In addition to "Choosin' Texas" at No. 1, "Be Her" reaches No. 3, and her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, "I Can't Love You Anymore," lands at No. 9. The showing highlights the continued commercial momentum of country music, which has remained a dominant force on streaming platforms and radio over the past several years.

Taylor Swift follows at No. 2 with "I Knew It, I Knew You," adding another high-charting release to a catalog that has consistently produced Hot 100 success throughout her career. The song continues Swift's ability to command widespread audience attention across multiple formats.

Olivia Rodrigo posts two Top 10 entries this week, with "Stupid Song" at No. 4 and "Drop Dead" at No. 5. The dual appearance reinforces Rodrigo's standing as one of pop music's leading hitmakers, as both songs maintain strong streaming numbers and listener engagement.

Drake remains a fixture near the top of the chart with "Janice STFU" at No. 6. The Canadian rapper extends his long-running presence on the Hot 100, demonstrating continued commercial appeal even as newer artists compete for the chart's highest positions.

Ariana Grande returns to the upper tier with "Hate That I Made You Love Me," which ranks No. 7. The ballad marks another successful entry for the pop superstar and adds to her lengthy history of Top 10 hits.

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean reaches No. 8 with "Man I Need," representing another milestone in her growing international profile. The placement signals increasing U.S. recognition for the artist as her audience continues to expand.

The week's No. 9 song, "I Can't Love You Anymore," gives Langley and Morgan Wallen another successful collaboration. The pairing combines two of country music's most commercially successful performers, further illustrating the genre's sustained influence on the mainstream charts.

Closing out the Top 10 is "Dracula," a collaboration between Australian psychedelic music project Tame Impala and BLACKPINK member JENNIE. Debuting or holding at No. 10, the cross-genre track reflects the continued popularity of collaborations that bridge alternative music, pop and global K-pop audiences.

Taken together, this week's Top 10 reflects several notable trends. Country music produces the chart's biggest overall performer through Langley's three Top 10 songs, while established pop stars including Swift, Rodrigo and Grande maintain strong commercial footing. Drake continues hip-hop's presence near the top of the rankings, and international collaborations remain an important component of today's music landscape.

The Billboard Hot 100 ranks songs based on a combination of U.S. streaming activity, radio airplay and sales, providing a snapshot of the nation's most popular music each week. The chart dated July 4 illustrates a competitive landscape where veteran superstars and rising artists continue to share space at the top of the industry.