Today in Music — September 19
September 19, 2026 charts see Ella Langley and Drake defining pop, as country music commands the airwaves and Billy Ward's R&B and "Tequila" cement their legacies.
Tracklist
- BbY WOW — KAROL G, Judeline, rusowsky
- Last Thing You Need — Morgan Wallen
- Choosin' Texas — Ella Langley
- Janice STFU — Drake
- Sixty Minute Man — Billy Ward & His Dominoes
- Tequila — The Champs
Transcript
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BbY WOW — KAROL G, Judeline, rusowsky
This next one perfectly showcases those global pop trends we're seeing. It's the number one song on the US charts for September 19, 2026, a brilliant collaboration.
Last Thing You Need — Morgan Wallen
Today, September 19, 2026, the US charts reflect a blend of genres, with country music still commanding pop. Morgan Wallen, a consistent chart presence, contributes to this with "Last Thing You Need," a pop-driven track co-written for the Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack.
Choosin' Texas — Ella Langley
Ella Langley’s "Choosin' Texas" embodies this crossover success, tying Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for the longest-running number one hit in US history with 22 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Drake himself acknowledged its power, commenting 'Goated Pen' on her social media.
Janice STFU — Drake
Drake also holds a prominent spot on today's charts with his track "Janice STFU," from his 2026 album 'Iceman.' This song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, interpolating Lykke Li's 'I Follow Rivers' while directing criticism towards Kendrick Lamar.
Sixty Minute Man — Billy Ward & His Dominoes
Beyond today's chart leaders, we remember the enduring legacies of R&B pioneers. Billy Ward, born September 19, 1921, founded and played piano for the influential vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes, launching careers like Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson, and scoring hits like "Sixty Minute Man."
Tequila — The Champs
We also mark the memorial of Danny Flores, who passed away on this day in 2006. Flores, known as Chuck Rio, was the saxophonist behind the iconic instrumental "Tequila," a self-penned track with its distinctive 'dirty sax' arrangements that spent five weeks at number one in 1958.
Thanks for joining us on OffStereo. From charting hits to enduring legacies, today reminded us how music forever weaves through the fabric of our lives.