Ella Langley is the biggest story in country music right now. Her song “Choosin’ Texas” has spent more weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 than any song before it, and her second album, Dandelion, debuted at the top of the charts. This Ella Langley biography covers her age, hometown, family, breakthrough, biggest hits and what she is doing in 2026.
Ella Langley Quick Facts
| Full name | Elizabeth Camille Langley |
| Born | May 3, 1999 (age 27) |
| Hometown | Hope Hull, Alabama, near Montgomery |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Genre | Country |
| Labels | Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records |
| Albums | Hungover (2024), Dandelion (2026) |
| Biggest hits | “Choosin’ Texas,” “You Look Like You Love Me,” “If You Have To” |
Early Life in Alabama
Ella Langley grew up in Hope Hull, a small rural community outside Montgomery, Alabama. Her grandfather played several instruments and first sparked her love of music. After he passed away, Ella received his guitar and taught herself her first song on it.
Her father, Jason, introduced her to classic country and rock. As a teenager at Hooper Academy, she sang in the school talent show and played weddings, bars and restaurants around town. She has a younger sister and two brothers.
From Auburn University to Nashville
Ella studied forestry at Auburn University for two years. However, her grades slipped as she spent more and more time on music, so she dropped out. In 2019 she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to chase a career in country music.
How Ella Langley Got Famous
Her breakthrough came from a phone video. In September 2021, a clip of Ella singing “If You Have To” in her car went viral on TikTok. She released the song a few weeks later, and the country world started paying attention.
In February 2023 she made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Just one week later, she signed with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records. Her EP Excuse the Mess followed in May 2023.
“You Look Like You Love Me” With Riley Green
Ella’s debut album, Hungover, arrived in August 2024. Its standout track was “You Look Like You Love Me,” a flirty duet with Riley Green. The song hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in December 2024 and reached No. 30 on the Hot 100.
The duet also won big at the awards. It took Musical Event of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards, then Song of the Year and Single of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards. Fans wondered if Ella and Riley were dating, but both have said they are just good friends.
“Choosin’ Texas”: The Record-Breaking Hit
Released on October 17, 2025, “Choosin’ Texas” changed everything. Ella wrote it with Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor and Miranda Lambert, who also sings background vocals and co-produced the track. The idea came from a writing retreat where Lambert told funny stories about her Texas youth.
The song is about a woman who slowly realises her man is about to leave her for Texas. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 9, 2026, and then simply refused to leave. According to Billboard, the song has now spent 24 weeks at No. 1, the longest run in the chart’s history. It is also the first single by a female artist to top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts at the same time.
The music video, filmed at the Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth, stars Luke Grimes as the love interest and Ava Phillippe as “Texas,” with Miranda Lambert performing in the bar. “Choosin’ Texas” is certified 7× Platinum in the United States and also reached No. 1 in the UK and Canada.
Dandelion: Her Second Album
Ella released Dandelion on April 10, 2026. The 18-track album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year in the United States. By the middle of 2026, it had already passed 1.6 million album-equivalent units, second only to Morgan Wallen.
Awards and Records
- 2024 CMA Awards: Musical Event of the Year
- 2025 ACM Awards: five wins, including New Female Artist of the Year
- 2025 CMA Awards: three wins, including Song of the Year and Single of the Year
- 2026 ACM Awards: seven wins, a record for a single year, including Female Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Ella Langley Best Songs
- “Choosin’ Texas”
- “You Look Like You Love Me” (with Riley Green)
- “If You Have To”
- “Dandelion”
- “Hungover”
Tours and Personal Life
Ella has toured with Riley Green on the Damn Country Music Tour and appeared as a guest on Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour. She also headlined her own Still Hungover Tour, which wrapped in April 2025. In August 2025, she announced a short break from performing to look after her health before returning for the Dandelion era.
She is not publicly known to be in a relationship. Ella keeps her private life private, and most of her social media is about music, her band and her home state of Alabama.
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FAQ
How old is Ella Langley?
Ella Langley was born on May 3, 1999, so she is 27 years old in 2026.
Where is Ella Langley from?
She is from Hope Hull, Alabama, a small community near Montgomery.
Is Ella Langley married or dating anyone?
As of 2026, she is not publicly in a relationship. She and Riley Green have said they are just friends.
How many weeks was “Choosin’ Texas” No. 1?
According to Billboard, the song has spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100, a chart record.
Photo: Ella Langley performing in 2026 by Rick Munroe via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and text added by MusiccStar.