Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Video Blends Heartfelt Story and Texas Culture

The cinematic clip features appearances from rodeo athletes, musicians, and dancers, including Texas A&M's Aggie Wranglers.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:40pm

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An extreme, abstract close-up photograph of shattered, glittering disco glass reflecting a warm, golden light, conceptually representing the high-stakes emotional drama and visual flair of Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' music video.The 'Choosin' Texas' video's vivid, glamorous textures capture the song's themes of heartbreak and self-preservation.Fort Worth Today

Ella Langley's chart-topping hit 'Choosin' Texas' has been brought to life in a newly released official music video, directed by Langley alongside Wales Toney and Caylee Robillard. The video blends a heartfelt story with a lineup of notable faces from the Texas entertainment and rodeo scenes, including actor Luke Grimes, musician Miranda Lambert, and members of Texas A&M's Aggie Wranglers dance team.

Why it matters

The 'Choosin' Texas' video provides a vivid on-screen treatment for Langley's platinum-certified hit, which has surpassed 525 million global streams and 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. The video's focus on Texas culture and talent aligns with the song's themes of homecoming and self-preservation.

The details

Filmed at Fort Worth's Stagecoach Ballroom, the video follows Langley and actor Luke Grimes as a couple returning to his hometown of Abilene. Tension builds when Grimes' character notices a woman from his past, played by Ava Phillippe, and flashbacks reveal their deep-rooted history. Meanwhile, Kaitlin Butts appears as a local who offers Langley's character a subtle warning, and Miranda Lambert steps in as a traveling musician preparing to leave for Tennessee. When Langley realizes her relationship is slipping away, Lambert offers her a ride out of town. The video closes with Langley choosing to leave, as her partner is left behind—an ending that mirrors the song's themes of heartbreak and self-preservation.

  • The 'Choosin' Texas' video was released on April 3, 2026.
  • Langley's upcoming album 'Dandelion' is set to arrive on April 10, 2026.
  • Langley will launch 'The Dandelion Tour' on May 7, 2026, with stops in cities like St. Louis, Austin, and Oklahoma City before wrapping in Fort Worth in August.

The players

Ella Langley

A country music singer-songwriter whose chart-dominating hit 'Choosin' Texas' has surpassed 525 million global streams and 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.

Luke Grimes

An American actor who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as Langley's on-screen partner, playing a character returning to his hometown of Abilene.

Ava Phillippe

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

Kaitlin Butts

A country music singer-songwriter who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as a local who offers Langley's character a subtle warning.

Miranda Lambert

A country music singer-songwriter who appears in the 'Choosin' Texas' music video as a traveling musician preparing to leave for Tennessee, and who also provides background vocals on the 'Choosin' Texas' track.

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What they’re saying

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

— Kaitlin Butts, Country music singer-songwriter

“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 like St. Louis, Austin, and Oklahoma City before wrapping in Fort Worth in August. She'll also join Morgan Wallen on select tour dates and take the stage at major festivals, including her debut at Stagecoach.

The takeaway

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' video provides a visually stunning and emotionally resonant treatment for her chart-topping hit, blending a heartfelt story with a lineup of notable Texas talent and capturing the song's themes of homecoming, heartbreak, and self-preservation.