Ella Langley’s top hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 for the tenth week in a row now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

On the rise, Langley is one of the most popular singers in country music today. “Dandelion,” her latest album, was released on April 10, with “Choosin’ Texas” as one of its most popular tracks. 

Born in Hope Hull, Alabama, her hometown pride echoes continuously throughout her discography. Prior to “Dandelion,” Langley produced two similar albums, titled “Hungover” and its deluxe version “still hungover.”

While “still hungover” is just the deluxe version of “Hungover,” it holds hits such as “weren’t for the wind” and one of my personal favorites, “girl you’re taking home.”

Compared to Langley’s other album, “Hungover” — which focuses more on heartbreak and the emotions that follow — “Dandelion” promotes self-discovery and acceptance with a splash of maturity and reflection.

Instantly captivating, the album draws listeners into a self-confident narrative. Her songs weave together identity, faith, and upbringing into a powerful statement of authenticity that stands strong against external pressures to conform.

Her unapologetic yet nostalgic lyrics unveil the personal and emotional growth of Langley herself, contrasting perfectly with the metaphor of being a dandelion — “born to live free” even when disregarded.

After a quick glimpse into the album, I found most of the songs to be not my style; however, after listening to the album longer, I found most of the songs quite engaging. 

Most of the tracks give the listener an insight into Langley’s life as an artist and a human. 

Songs like “We Know Us” and “Low Lights” dive deep into the complicated truth of knowing you should change but still repeating comfortable patterns. Both songs display quiet, intense moments that expand on the theme of emotional reality and complex relationships.

Being from Alabama, Langley showcases her southern heritage through tracks like “I Gotta Quit” and “Bottom of Your Boots.”

The most enticing songs that caught my attention were “Loving Life Again,” “You & Me Time,” and “Somethin’ Simple” due to their reflective, affectionate, and expressive lyrics. 

In particular, the lyrics in “Somethin’ Simple” truly stood out to me because the future she dreams of is similar to what I desire as well. 

Miranda Lambert, who sang “Gunpowder & Lead” and “The House That Built Me,” duets with Langley in another one of her songs from this album: “Butterfly Season.”

When listening to the song, I was greeted with a sweet melody and a perfect harmony throughout.

The other collaboration on the album is “I Can’t Love You Anymore” with the one and only Morgan Wallen — arguably the most prominent figure in country music today, dominating the Billboard charts with his 2025 record-breaking album “I’m the Problem.”

This collaboration has become a massive hit, and although many fans prefer Langley’s success and popularity to be from her own work, it made history by appearing at number seven on the all-genre Billboard Top 100 chart.

As a personal fan of both these artists, I see it as a huge achievement and have been awaiting this moment for a while now.

Langley has also collaborated with Riley Green many times, including for the songs “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” two of my personal favorites. Neither of these two songs are on “Dandelion,” but I encourage fans to check them out.

I recommend “Dandelion” to any fans who love sappy notes and expressive lyrics, blending the country twang and contemporary pop which define Langley’s music.

I find most of her songs to be relatable and catchy, which makes it easier for me to connect with her individually.

Langley made history on Sunday, May 17 by receiving all seven awards she was nominated for by the Academy of Country Music — a record breaking haul that made her the first person in a single night to win that many awards.

Time and time again, Langley has proven to sing from the heart and base her songs off the events happening in her life — something I hope will never fade away as she continues to rise in popularity.

With her two other record-breaking albums, I look forward to the future of her musical career and am excited to see what she can continue to bring to this amazing genre.

Correction: Thursday, May 21, 2026

A previous version of this article had an incorrect name for one of Miranda Lambert’s songs.