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Ella Langley Releases Cinematic Music Video for 'Choosing Texas'
The video features appearances from Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, Ava Phillippe, and Miranda Lambert.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:59pm
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The cinematic visuals of Ella Langley's 'Choosing Texas' music video capture the high-stakes drama and glitz of a country music star's personal life.Abilene TodayElla Langley has released a cinematic music video for her new song 'Choosing Texas' that features a mini-movie storyline with appearances from actor Luke Grimes, Ava Phillippe, and country star Miranda Lambert, who co-wrote the track. The video follows Ella and her boyfriend, played by Grimes, as they visit a bar in Abilene, Texas, where Phillippe's character, Grimes' childhood sweetheart, also appears, leading to drama and Ella's decision to leave with Lambert's character.
Why it matters
Langley's video for 'Choosing Texas' showcases her talents as both a musician and an actress, blending her country music sound with a cinematic visual narrative that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pull of one's home state. The video's star-studded cast adds to the production's high-profile appeal.
The details
The video for 'Choosing Texas' features Ella Langley and her boyfriend, played by Luke Grimes, arriving at a bar in Abilene, Texas, where they meet up with friends. Inside the bar, Miranda Lambert is performing onstage. Langley's character then encounters another woman, played by Ava Phillippe, who turns out to be Grimes' character's childhood sweetheart. Tensions rise, and Langley's character ultimately decides to leave with Lambert, who offers her a ride back to Tennessee, leaving Grimes' character alone and confused.
- The video for 'Choosing Texas' was released on April 2, 2026.
- Langley's new album 'Dandelion' is set to be released on April 10, 2026.
The players
Ella Langley
A country music singer-songwriter who released the new song 'Choosing Texas' and its accompanying cinematic music video.
Luke Grimes
An actor known for his roles in Yellowstone and Marshals, who appears in Langley's 'Choosing Texas' music video as her on-screen boyfriend.
Ava Phillippe
The daughter of actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, who plays Grimes' character's childhood sweetheart in the 'Choosing Texas' video.
Miranda Lambert
A country music star who co-wrote the song 'Choosing Texas' with Ella Langley and appears in the music video performing onstage.
What they’re saying
“Do you ever wish you didn't leave Texas?”
— Ella Langley
“Sometimes. Then I wouldn't have met you.”
— Luke Grimes' character
“You got some kinda nerve bringing him around here again.”
— Kaitlin Butts' character
“Just so you know, Texas has a way of keeping what's hers.”
— Kaitlin Butts' character
“I think the guy that I'm in love with is in love with somebody else.”
— Ella Langley
What’s next
Langley's new album 'Dandelion' is set to be released on April 10, 2026, which will feature the song 'Choosing Texas' and its cinematic music video.
The takeaway
Ella Langley's 'Choosing Texas' music video showcases her talents as both a musician and an actress, blending her country sound with a cinematic narrative that explores the complexities of love and loyalty, as well as the pull of one's home state. The video's star-studded cast and high production value add to its appeal and reinforce Langley's status as a rising country music talent.
