Imagine getting pulled over by the police while a pet kangaroo is sitting in your passenger seat. This actually happened to Miranda Lambert. The officer looked at her license plate and said she could tell Miranda was from Texas. This funny story inspired a 30-minute writing session for a brand-new song. Miranda co-wrote the song with Ella Langle. It is called Choosin’ Texas.
The song tells the story of a girl from Tennessee who feels she is losing her boyfriend to a woman in Texas. Miranda is forty-two years old and has won more ACM awards than anyone else. She brings a lot of pride to this performance, though she can only appear as a background voice. You can hear her shout, “Dang right he is,” at the very end. It shows how much she loves her home state.
Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas (Official Lyric Video)
Fans are very excited because this music feels like real country storytelling again. One person said that hearing this song at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant is a great experience. Another viewer mentioned that they are happy mainstream music sounds like this again. Many men even admitted they love the song because it feels like a classic.
Miranda and Ella’s friendship is deeper than writing songs together. They even sang “Kerosene” together at the 60th ACM Awards. That big night was a celebration for the twenty-year anniversary of Miranda’s first album. It was a huge moment for Ella because she had grown up a huge Miranda fan.
Miranda Lambert & Ella Langley perform “Kerosene” at the ACM Awards
The live show for Kerosene was full of fire and bright red lights. Both women wore cowgirl boots and showed a lot of energy on stage. Miranda is now the boss in charge of helping Ella make her new album. They spent time at a special house for writers to create more music. This friendship helps Ella learn from a legend while keeping the music sounding fresh.
Ella Langley is a rising star who has already made a name for herself in country music. She is a storyteller with huge vocals, and legends as friends who help her. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to catch what she does next.