Ella Langley's Cinematic 'Choosin' Texas' Video Debuts

The country singer's new music video features a star-studded cast and dramatic storyline.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:59pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, reflecting dramatic studio lighting and capturing the high-fashion glamour of a country music video production.The cinematic visuals of Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' video evoke the glitz and drama of country music's biggest stars.Abilene Today

Ella Langley's music video for her hit song 'Choosin' Texas' is a mini-movie that follows Ella and her boyfriend, played by actor Luke Grimes, as they visit a bar in Abilene, Texas. There, Ella's boyfriend reconnects with his childhood sweetheart, played by Ava Phillippe, creating tension between the couple. The video also features a performance by Miranda Lambert, who co-wrote the song with Langley.

Why it matters

Langley's cinematic video for 'Choosin' Texas' showcases her storytelling abilities as a country artist and highlights the dramatic potential of music videos to engage viewers. The star-studded cast, including Grimes, Phillippe, and Lambert, adds to the video's appeal and reflects Langley's growing prominence in the country music industry.

The details

The video features Ella and her boyfriend, played by Luke Grimes, pulling up to a bar in Abilene, Texas, which is the real-life Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth. Inside the bar, Miranda Lambert is performing onstage while Ella and Luke meet up with friends. However, Luke notices his childhood sweetheart, played by Ava Phillippe, across the room, and the two start chatting. Meanwhile, Ella goes to the ladies' room, where another woman, played by singer Kaitlin Butts, warns her about bringing her boyfriend around. When Ella realizes the connection between Ava and Luke, she goes outside the bar and shares a drink with Miranda, who offers her a ride back to Tennessee.

  • The video for 'Choosin' Texas' was released on April 2, 2026.
  • Ella Langley's new album, 'Dandelion', is set to be released on April 10, 2026.

The players

Ella Langley

A country singer-songwriter who released the hit song 'Choosin' Texas', which is featured in the new music video.

Luke Grimes

An actor known for his roles in the TV series 'Yellowstone' and 'Marshals', who plays Ella's boyfriend in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video.

Ava Phillippe

The daughter of actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, who plays Luke's childhood sweetheart in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video.

Miranda Lambert

A country music star who co-wrote the song 'Choosin' Texas' with Ella Langley and appears in the music video performing the song onstage.

Kaitlin Butts

A singer who plays a woman in the ladies' room of the bar in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video, warning Ella about her boyfriend.

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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

Ella Langley's new album 'Dandelion' is set to be released on April 10, 2026, and the 'Choosin' Texas' music video will likely continue to generate buzz and attention for the country singer in the lead-up to the album's release.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's cinematic music video for 'Choosin' Texas' showcases her storytelling abilities as a country artist and her growing prominence in the industry, with the star-studded cast and dramatic narrative adding to the video's appeal and engagement for viewers.