Ella Langley Celebrates One Year of “Choosin’ Texas” With Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage
It has officially been one year since Ella Langley released “Choosin’ Texas,” and the song has gone from a new country single to one of the biggest hits in recent music history.
To celebrate the milestone, Langley shared rare behind-the-scenes footage showing how the song came together in the recording studio.
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One Year of “Choosin’ Texas”
Langley released “Choosin’ Texas” on October 17, 2025, as the lead single from her second studio album, Dandelion.
The song was written by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor. Lambert also provided background vocals and helped produce the track.
One year later, it is difficult to overstate the impact the song has had on Langley’s career.
“Choosin’ Texas” became a massive crossover hit and eventually reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song also topped the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, making its success even more remarkable.
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Ella Langley Shares Rare Studio Footage
On October 17, Langley marked the anniversary by giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes.
The footage shows moments from the recording process, including Miranda Lambert in the studio as the song was being brought to life.
Langley shared the footage along with an emotional message celebrating everything that has happened since the song’s release.
She described herself as “constantly & consistently amazed” by what the song has accomplished and thanked everyone who helped make it possible.
She also thanked the fans who have continued to support the song throughout its remarkable run.
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A Record-Breaking Country Hit
“Choosin’ Texas” did much more than simply become a popular country song.
The track made history on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually surpassing major records previously held by some of the biggest names in music.
In September, the song reached its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, moving ahead of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which had previously held the record with 22 weeks.
The song also became a historic achievement for a female country artist.
Its success helped turn Langley into one of the biggest breakout stars in country music.
Miranda Lambert Helped Bring the Song to Life
Miranda Lambert’s involvement has been an important part of the story.
Lambert co-wrote the song with Langley, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor and also contributed background vocals.
The collaboration connected one of country music’s established superstars with one of its fastest-rising new artists.
That relationship continued beyond the songwriting room, with Lambert appearing alongside Langley in the cinematic music video for “Choosin’ Texas.”
One Year Later, “Choosin’ Texas” Is Still Making History
What began as a country heartbreak song has become a defining moment in Ella Langley’s career.
The song helped introduce Langley to an enormous audience outside traditional country music and established her as one of the genre’s biggest new stars.
Now, one year after its release, Langley is looking back at the song with gratitude.
And judging by the records “Choosin’ Texas” has already broken, this may be only the beginning of its legacy.
