‘Choosin’ Texas’ turns one as Ella Langley reflects on the song that made her country’s biggest star

Ella Langley hopped on social media to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her most popular song.

Langley has become the most popular woman in country music over the past year, and there’s really nobody who can come close to taking the throne from the “Dandelion” singer.

It’s been absolutely insane watching her career explode. A big reason why she shot to the top of the mountain can be tied to one thing:

Her song “Choosin’ Texas.”

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Her song “Choosin’ Texas.”

Ella Langley celebrates one year of “Choosin’ Texas” success.

The popular song spent a record-breaking 23 weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and has taken the country world by storm.

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I don’t think I know a single country music fan who can’t sing the song word for word. The music video is also electric.

Well, Langley jumped on Instagram to celebrate the one-year of success since its Oct. 17, 2025, release.

Ella Langley has become one of country music’s fastest-rising stars. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

“One year of Choosin’ Texas 🤍 This song… I am constantly & consistently amazed by what this song has done & how much y’all continue to love it. You’ll never know how much it means to me & everyone involved in making it come to life, thankful is an understatement. Here’s to 365 days of madness,” the talented country artist captioned the video.

The post is also putting up massive numbers. It’s sitting with more than 362,000 likes as of publication. Check it out below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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It certainly feels like country music is going through a bit of a revival at the moment, and Langley is one of the major players driving that movement.

“Choosin’ Texas” is also far from her only success over the past 12 months. She’s racked up awards, released a new album and dropped music with Koe Wetzel and Miranda Lambert.

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Her song “Snakeskin Boots” with Lambert feels like a 1960s cowboys vs. outlaws spaghetti western. It’s 100% worth giving a listen if you haven’t already.

Ella Langley performs onstage during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. ((Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA))

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Now, fans wait to see what Langley cooks up next. Expectations are high, but as she’s proven time and time again, she will exceed them. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.