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Abbott's Texas Playlist Botches Ella Langley’s Name
politics21 hours ago

Abbott's Texas Playlist Botches Ella Langley’s Name

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a Spotify playlist of Texas-themed songs in a bid to mirror Obama’s popular lists, but the compilation is riddled with typos—most notably spelling Ella Langley as Ella Langely, Moe Bandy as Moe Brandy, and Khruangbin as Krugbhagin—turning a light PR gesture into a tongue-in-cheek AI-style miscue. The lineup includes Cody Johnson, Marty Robbins, Alan Jackson, George Strait and others, highlighting a playful, if flawed, effort to celebrate Texas music under a political spotlight.

via Rolling Stone|
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Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 No. 1 Streak to 18 Weeks
music8 days ago

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 No. 1 Streak to 18 Weeks

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for an 18th week, bringing it within a week of potentially tying the all-time longest non-holiday No. 1 run; the country hit continues to anchor a Top 5 dominated by country, highlighting the genre’s strong showings on the chart and Langley’s growing record-setting performance.

via Billboard|
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McConaughey Delivers Bluegrass Spin of Choosin’ Texas on Fallon
music12 days ago

McConaughey Delivers Bluegrass Spin of Choosin’ Texas on Fallon

Matthew McConaughey joined The Last Bison for a bluegrass-flavored rendition of Ella Langley’s hit 'Choosin’ Texas' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, ahead of the Aug. 14 release of The Rivals of Amziah King; the rambling porch-style performance, staged like a rural roadhouse, underscores the film’s musical ties as McConaughey’s character leads a beekeeping-backed folk band.

via Rolling Stone|
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McConaughey Hits the Texas Heartstrings on Fallon with Langley's Choosin' Texas
entertainment12 days ago

McConaughey Hits the Texas Heartstrings on Fallon with Langley's Choosin' Texas

Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass cover of Ella Langley’s hit 'Choosin' Texas' with Jimmy Fallon and The Last Bison on The Tonight Show during the Audience Suggestion Box segment, prompting Langley to react on Instagram; the moment highlighted McConaughey’s Texas roots and Langley’s status as a Billboard Hot 100 staple, with Fallon joking about merging the two projects.

via Fox News|
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McConaughey Drops Bluegrass Cover of Choosin Texas on Fallon
music12 days ago

McConaughey Drops Bluegrass Cover of Choosin Texas on Fallon

Austin-born actor Matthew McConaughey performed a live bluegrass cover of Ella Langley’s hit Choosin Texas on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, drawing praise from Langley who commented “Omg” in the comments. The performance, tied to Langley’s rising success and her album Dandelion, underscores McConaughey’s Texas connections (Austin FC co-owner and UT professor) as Fallon accompanied him for the duet. Langley’s track has gained significant chart attention, while the singer’s work and recent album have been highlighted in coverage.

via NME|
#bluegrass#choosin-texas#ella-langley
Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 Reign to 17 Weeks
music15 days ago

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Extends Hot 100 Reign to 17 Weeks

Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' extends its Hot 100 No. 1 run to 17 weeks, becoming the sole fourth-longest leading hit in chart history. The piece also notes Ariana Grande’s two top-5 entries from her new album petal, Langley’s 35th week atop Hot Country Songs, and a rare feat of topping both the Hot 100 and Country Airplay with different songs (Langley and Morgan Wallen). It includes the week’s streams, radio airplay and sales figures and places Langley among the chart’s all-time leaders.

via Billboard|
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Country Makes Hot 100 History: Five Country Songs Lead the Top 5
music19 days ago

Country Makes Hot 100 History: Five Country Songs Lead the Top 5

Billboard reports that for the chart dated Aug. 8, the Hot 100 top five are all country songs—the first such multi‑song sweep since 1958—led by Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas at No. 1, Morgan Wallen’s Been by Now at No. 2, Taylor Swift’s I Knew It, I Knew You at No. 3, Langley/Wallen’s I Can’t Love You Anymore at No. 4, and Stella Lefty’s Boston at No. 5. The milestone mirrors a burst of country streaming growth, Langley’s rising dominance, Wallen’s cross‑genre appeal, Swift’s country‑roots return, and more female country hits crossing into the Hot 100.

via Yahoo|
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Ella Langley Sparks the 'Ella's Fellas' Phenomenon in Country Music
music19 days ago

Ella Langley Sparks the 'Ella's Fellas' Phenomenon in Country Music

A Rolling Stone feature explains how Ella Langley’s rise has spawned a visible fan identity among straight male country fans—‘Ella's Fellas’—who publicly celebrate music by a woman, including videos and merch like Langley-themed gear. Musicologist Dr. Jada Watson notes Langley’s talent and relatable persona help her cross gender lines in a genre that has long sidelined women, marking progress toward broader equity and airplay, even as some fan behavior veers into objectification.

via Yahoo|
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Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Stays No. 1 on Hot 100 for 16th Week as Country Sprints Top 5
music22 days ago

Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Stays No. 1 on Hot 100 for 16th Week as Country Sprints Top 5

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 16th week, tying for the fourth-longest run in chart history, as country songs sweep the Hot 100 top five for the first time. Morgan Wallen debuts at No. 2 with “Been by Now,” while Langley and Wallen’s duet sits at No. 4 and Stella Lefty’s “Boston” closes the top five at No. 5; Langley also leads the Hot Country Songs chart for a 34th week. Wallen’s new standalone single also tops Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales, marking a strong multi-metric push alongside Langley’s continued domination.}

via Billboard|
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Country Hits Sweep the Hot 100, Making Historic Five-Song Top Five
music22 days ago

Country Hits Sweep the Hot 100, Making Historic Five-Song Top Five

Country music makes Billboard Hot 100 history as five country tracks occupy the top five for the first time: Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ remains No. 1 in its 16th week; Wallen’s new ‘Been by Now’ debuts at No. 2; Swift returns to country-leaning territory with ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ at No. 3; the Langley–Wallen duet ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’ is No. 4; and Stella Lefty’s ‘Boston’ rounds out the Top 5. The milestone underscores Langley’s ongoing chart dominance, potential records for most weeks at No. 1 by a non-holiday song, and a country-heavy top 10 ahead of Grammy considerations.

via variety.com|
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Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas Breaks 2026 Records
music27 days ago

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas Breaks 2026 Records

Ella Langley's breakup anthem Choosin' Texas is the biggest hit of 2026 so far, dominating streaming, radio, and even surpassing records set by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. The piece credits its cross-genre appeal, Miranda Lambert co-writing, a playful video, and Langley's relatable, low-key persona for driving mass, yet fragmented, popularity across today’s pop culture landscape. It also highlights Langley’s ACM sweep and album success as signs of a country-to-mainstream breakout.

via Yahoo|
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