Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Video Blends Heartfelt Story and Star Power

The cinematic clip features appearances from actors, musicians, and Texas culture icons.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of glittering sequins and shattered disco glass, capturing the glamorous and high-energy aesthetic of a country music video.The vivid visuals of Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' video bring the song's themes of heartbreak and self-preservation to life through a star-studded cast and a celebration of Texas culture.Fort Worth Today

Country music star Ella Langley has released the official music video for her hit song 'Choosin' Texas,' which blends a heartfelt storyline with a lineup of notable faces from Texas culture. Directed by Langley alongside Wales Toney and Caylee Robillard, the video was filmed at the Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth and follows Langley and actor Luke Grimes as a couple returning to his hometown of Abilene. The video features appearances from rodeo athletes, musicians like Miranda Lambert, and dancers from Texas A&M's Aggie Wranglers.

Why it matters

The 'Choosin' Texas' video brings Langley's chart-topping song to life with a cinematic treatment that celebrates the rich culture and talent of the Lone Star State. As one of country music's rising stars, Langley's ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with high-profile collaborations demonstrates her growing influence and appeal.

The details

The video follows Langley and Grimes' characters as they return to his hometown of Abilene, where tension builds when Grimes' character notices a woman from his past, played by Ava Phillippe. Flashbacks reveal their deep-rooted history, while Kaitlin Butts appears as a local who offers Langley's character a subtle warning about Texas. Miranda Lambert steps in as a traveling musician preparing to leave for Tennessee, and when Langley's character realizes her relationship is slipping away, Lambert offers her a ride out of town. The video closes with Langley's character choosing to leave, as her partner is left behind.

  • The 'Choosin' Texas' video was released on April 3, 2026.
  • The song 'Choosin' Texas' has surpassed 525 million global streams and recently set a record for the longest run atop the Billboard Hot 100 by a female artist with a song that also led the Hot Country Songs chart for four weeks.
  • Langley's upcoming album 'Dandelion' is set to be released on April 10, 2026.

The players

Ella Langley

A rising country music star whose hit song 'Choosin' Texas' has achieved significant commercial success.

Luke Grimes

An actor who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as Langley's on-screen partner.

Ava Phillippe

An actress who plays a woman from Grimes' character's past in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video.

Kaitlin Butts

A musician who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as a local who offers Langley's character a warning.

Miranda Lambert

A country music star who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as a traveling musician preparing to leave for Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“Texas has a way of keeping what's hers.”

— Kaitlin Butts, Musician

“Do you ever wish you didn't leave Texas?”

— Ella Langley

What’s next

Following the release of her album 'Dandelion' on April 10, 2026, Ella Langley will launch 'The Dandelion Tour' on May 7, 2026, with stops in cities across the Midwest and South, including her debut performance at the Stagecoach festival.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' video showcases her ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with high-profile collaborations, cementing her status as one of country music's rising stars and highlighting the rich culture and talent of the Lone Star State.