A Texas cop once stared at a car, confused by the license plates and a very strange passenger. That passenger was a live kangaroo riding shotgun. This bizarre event is the true, wild story behind Ella Langley’s hit song, “Choosin’ Texas.”
The whole idea started with a joke that turned into the famous line, “She’s from Texas, I can tell.” This chaos story became a main song at the 2025 CMA Awards.
Ella Langley sang the song “Choosin’ texas” at CMA. She turned a personal mess into a fun song that made everyone want to dance that night.
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas” | Live at CMA Awards 2025
The energy was so considerable that the whole arena felt it. Viewers quickly loved the song and called it the best country music they had heard in years. One person said the song has a great ’90s sound, which is the best. Another fan felt the performance was so “pure country” it almost turned their living room into a barn.
The great show of “Choosin’ Texas” was terrific. But this single performance was not the most significant moment of Ella Langley’s night. The excitement and chaos from the stage led right into celebrating an important win for her young career. This proved that Ella was building something serious in music.
“you look like you love me” wins Ella her 3rd CMA award of the night
Ella Langley and Riley Green won big at the 2025 CMA Awards for their song, “You Look Like You Love Me.” They got three top awards that night. They won Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. This triple win showed the song was great in writing, singing, and video storytelling, all at once.
Ella Langley’s major success firmly places her as a top new star in country music. She is leading a new wave of country music. Follow Ella Langley on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to join her journey.