Ella Langley Announces Sophomore Album 'Dandelion' Coming in April

The country singer's new album is the follow-up to her 2024 debut 'Hungover'

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:47pm

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Ella Langley, the rising country music star, has announced the release of her sophomore album 'Dandelion' on April 10. The album is the follow-up to her 2024 debut 'Hungover', which featured the hit duet 'You Look Like You Love Me' with Riley Green. The title track from 'Dandelion' will be released on January 30.

Why it matters

Langley's debut album 'Hungover' helped establish her as a new force in country music, earning her a CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year. The release of 'Dandelion' will be a closely watched moment as Langley looks to build on her early success and potentially cross over to a wider audience.

The details

Langley quietly shared a countdown on her website one week ago, with the announcement coming on January 27. 'Dandelion' will feature Langley's cross-over hit 'Choosin' Texas', which was co-written by Miranda Lambert. Langley is also set to hit the road this year, joining the tours of Eric Church and Morgan Wallen in addition to festival and one-off dates.

  • Langley's debut EP 'Excuse the Mess' was released in 2023.
  • Her first full-length album 'Hungover' was released in 2024.
  • Langley took an extended break in August 2025 due to exhaustion.
  • The title track for 'Dandelion' will be released on January 30, 2026.
  • The 'Dandelion' album is scheduled for release on April 10, 2026.

The players

Ella Langley

A rising country music star whose debut album 'Hungover' helped establish her as a new force in the genre, earning her a CMA Award.

Riley Green

A country music artist who collaborated with Langley on the hit duet 'You Look Like You Love Me' from her debut album 'Hungover'.

Miranda Lambert

A country music star who co-wrote Langley's cross-over hit 'Choosin' Texas' from her upcoming album 'Dandelion'.

Eric Church

A country music artist that Langley will be joining on tour in 2026.

Morgan Wallen

A country music artist that Langley will be joining on tour in 2026.

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What’s next

Langley will be releasing the title track from 'Dandelion' on January 30, 2026, ahead of the album's release on April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's rise to stardom in country music has been rapid, but it's clear she has put in years of hard work to get to this point. The release of her sophomore album 'Dandelion' will be a closely watched moment as she looks to build on the success of her debut and potentially cross over to a wider audience.