“Choosin’ Texas” Becomes An International Success
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is making waves across the world!
Released on October 7th, 2025, the song debuted at #37 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. By December 2nd, it had reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Langleys’ first solo career #1 hit.
Additionally, it became the fastest-rising solo female song at US Country Radio this decade, reaching the Top 10 in just eight weeks.
On February 5th, Chart Data revealed that “Choosin’ Texas” had become the United States’ best-selling song in 2026 by total units, surpassing Taylor Swift’s 10-week #1 hit, “The Fate of Ophelia.”
Just last week, the music video was released following its record-breaking success. The album isn’t even out yet, but the song has already become a huge milestone in her career.
Langley teased the video the day before its release and revealed some of the celebrities making cameos. In the clip, fans see Miranda Lambert, Yellowstone and Marshalsactors Luke Grimes, country singer Kaitlin Butts, champion bull rider JB Mauney, and Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe.
You can watch the music video for “Choosin’ Texas” below!
Ella Langley Takes A FaceTime Call From Thomas Rhett’s Grandmother
It seems everyone everywhere is taking a liking to the hit – even country superstar Thomas Rhett’s grandmother! And Rhett turned to an unexpected solution after she asked a question he couldn’t answer.
While spending time together, his grandmother brought up the opening lyrics of “Choosin’ Texas,” leaving Rhett unable to explain their meaning. Rather than leave it unresolved, he decided to call Langley directly on FaceTime.
Langley answered from backstage, where she was preparing to open for Eric Church, and took a moment to respond before heading on stage.
@ericchurch A few weeks ago on the Free the Machine Tour, @Ella Langley ♬ original sound – Eric Church
“I was at my mom’s house last week,” Rhett explained during an appearance on Country Countdown USA. “My grandmother is a huge Ella fan. She asked me what Ella meant by a line in “Choosin’ Texas.” I said, ‘Let’s Facetime her and ask her.'”
Rhett explained “Ella was so gracious” to then walk my grandma through the opening verse of the song. It sure is something special to see how the reach of “Choosin’ Texas” has extended across generations.