Riley Green, Ella Langley, Shelton & Stefani Make History on Country Airplay Chart

Riley Green and Ella Langley have made history on the Country Airplay chart with their collaborative song “Don’t Mind If I Do.” The track has ascended to the No. 1 position on the December 20-dated list, marking a significant achievement for both artists.

Chart Performance and Achievements

The single experienced a remarkable 14% increase in audience, reaching 29.7 million listeners during the week of December 5-11, as reported by Luminate. This collaboration represents Green’s fourth No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart and Langley’s second. Notably, this is also their second joint No. 1 hit, following their previous collaboration, “You Look Like You Love Me.”

Green and Langley’s accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as they are only the second duo to achieve multiple collaborative No. 1s since the chart’s inception in January 1990. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani hold the distinction of being the first with their hits “Nobody but You” and “Happy Anywhere.”

Songwriting Milestones

Additionally, “Don’t Mind If I Do” signifies a significant songwriting achievement for Riley Green. He becomes the first artist since Taylor Swift to secure back-to-back No. 1s on the Country Airplay chart solely with his original compositions. The song follows Green’s solo-written single “Worst Way,” which topped the chart for two weeks in June.

Swift accomplished a similar feat with her singles “Sparks Fly” in 2011 and “Ours” in 2012, illustrating the rarity of this achievement in the country music genre.

New Entries in the Top 10

Alongside Green and Langley’s success, notable entries debuting in the Country Airplay top 10 include:

• Jason Aldean – “How Far Does a Goodbye Go”: This track jumps from 13th to 8th position, garnering 17.5 million listeners, reflecting a 16% increase.
• Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”: Langley’s latest single climbs from 16th to 10th place with 16.7 million listeners, marking her fourth song to reach the top 10.

Aldean’s single has maintained strong visibility since its September release, benefiting from an extensive promotional campaign. It also features a nostalgic 1970s-themed music video, which has contributed to its ongoing digital engagement ahead of Aldean’s upcoming album, “Songs About Us,” set for release in April 2026.

As the country music landscape evolves, the achievements of Riley Green, Ella Langley, and other artists reinforce the genre’s dynamic nature and enduring appeal.