Ella Langley Plays Matthew McConaughey’s “Choosin’ Texas” Cover, And The Crowd Goes Wild
Ella Langley just gave Matthew McConaughey’s viral version of “Choosin’ Texas” an unexpected moment onstage.
During her concert in Austin, Texas, Langley played a clip of McConaughey performing her hit song before launching into her own version. The crowd immediately erupted, turning the moment into one of the highlights of the night.
Ella Langley Brings McConaughey’s Cover To Her Austin Show
Langley performed at the Moody Center in Austin on Thursday, August 13.
Before singing “Choosin’ Texas,” she played a video clip of McConaughey’s recent bluegrass performance of the song from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The reaction from the Austin crowd was immediate.
Fans erupted in cheers as McConaughey appeared on the screen. The excitement continued as Langley began her own performance of the hit song.
One concertgoer who captured the moment said the crowd became so loud that they thought their phone microphone was going to stop working.
Matthew McConaughey’s “Choosin’ Texas” Cover Went Viral
The moment goes back to McConaughey’s appearance on The Tonight Show.
The actor joined Jimmy Fallon and bluegrass group The Last Bison for a completely unexpected version of Langley’s song.
McConaughey played the mandolin and sang lead vocals. Fallon joined the performance with a washboard while The Last Bison provided the bluegrass sound.
The performance quickly spread across social media and generated millions of views.
The cover also made its way back to Langley.
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Ella Langley Had The Perfect Reaction
Langley did not stay quiet after seeing McConaughey perform her song.
She commented “OMG” on the video and later shared the performance on her Instagram Story.
Alongside the clip, she wrote that she “may never recover from this.”
Her decision to play the clip during her Austin concert shows just how much fun she is having with the unexpected moment.
Instead of simply reacting online, Langley brought the viral performance directly to her fans.
Austin Fans Loved Every Second
The choice was especially fitting because McConaughey has a strong connection to Austin.
The actor was born in Texas and later returned to Austin with his family. He has also spoken publicly about his connection to the state and the values he wanted his children to experience there.
That made the reaction inside the Austin venue even more fitting.
After the clip ended, Langley went straight into “Choosin’ Texas.”
The crowd was already fired up, and the energy continued throughout her performance.
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“Choosin’ Texas” Continues Its Incredible Run
The viral McConaughey cover comes at a huge moment for Langley.
“Choosin’ Texas” has become a history-making hit. According to Country Rebel, the song has now spent 17 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s success has helped establish Langley as one of the biggest names in modern country music.
Now, unexpected moments like McConaughey’s bluegrass cover are giving the song another life beyond the charts.
Ella Langley Is Taking “Choosin’ Texas” Around The Country
Langley is currently on her Dandelion Tour, supporting her second studio album Dandelion.
The tour began in May and has taken the country singer across the United States.
With “Choosin’ Texas” continuing to generate major attention, Langley is finding new ways to make the song special for her fans.
And this time, she let her audience enjoy the same viral moment that had already caught her attention.
Matthew McConaughey may have put his own bluegrass spin on “Choosin’ Texas,” but Ella Langley just proved that she knows exactly how to have fun with it.
