Ella Langley Releases Sophomore Album 'Dandelion'

The singer-songwriter's new record arrives less than two years after her acclaimed debut 'hungover'.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering sequins under dramatic studio lighting, capturing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of the music industry.Ella Langley's new album 'Dandelion' shines with the glitz and polish of a rising country music star's sophomore effort.Toledo Today

Ella Langley has unveiled her second studio album 'Dandelion', which arrives less than two years after her debut album 'hungover' in August 2024. Executive produced by Langley, Miranda Lambert and Ben West, 'Dandelion' is preceded by four official singles including the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping 'Choosin' Texas'.

Why it matters

Langley's debut album 'hungover' was a critical and commercial success, establishing her as a rising star in the country/Americana music scene. The quick turnaround for 'Dandelion' suggests Langley is poised to build on that momentum and cement her status as one of the genre's most promising young talents.

The details

Langley describes 'Dandelion' as a 'natural next phase' that 'reflects on what made me this way while giving a glimpse of what's next.' To support the album's release, Langley will embark on a headlining arena tour starting May 7th in Toledo, Ohio and concluding August 15th in Fort Worth, Texas.

  • Ella Langley's debut album 'hungover' was released in August 2024.
  • 'Dandelion' was released on April 10, 2026.
  • Langley's headlining tour in support of 'Dandelion' will run from May 7 to August 15, 2026.

The players

Ella Langley

A rising country/Americana singer-songwriter who has released two acclaimed studio albums, 'hungover' and 'Dandelion'.

Miranda Lambert

A Grammy-winning country music star who served as an executive producer on Langley's new album 'Dandelion'.

Ben West

A producer who collaborated with Langley and Lambert on the executive production of the 'Dandelion' album.

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What they’re saying

“Dandelion is a natural next phase after hungover. hungover is what brought people to the table, and Dandelion is what makes them sit down and eat. This album explains who I am as an artist and as a person. It reflects on what made me this way while giving a glimpse of what's next. It's my favorite project I've ever done, it's the most 'me' I've ever put out.”

— Ella Langley, Singer-songwriter

What’s next

Langley will embark on a headlining arena tour in support of 'Dandelion' starting on May 7th in Toledo, Ohio and concluding on August 15th in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's swift follow-up to her acclaimed debut album 'hungover' suggests she is poised to cement her status as one of the rising stars in the country/Americana genre, blending critical acclaim with commercial success.