Watch Miranda Lambert Perform Ella Langley's Massive Heartbreak Ballad
By Kelly Fisher
February 19, 2026
Miranda Lambert took the stage with “Choosin’ Texas,” the history-making heartache single released by Ella Langley.
Lambert and Langley co-wrote the hit song with Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor. It was the first track to release from Dandelion, Langley’s highly-anticipated sophomore record (which Lambert also co-produced). Lambert played the song at the San Antonio Rodeo on Wednesday night (February 18).
“Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Tennessee/ I shoulda known better than to take him back to Abilene/ I put him right back into her arms/ I wasn’t a match for that kinda spark/ She’s from Texas I can tell by the way/ He’s two steppin round the room/ And judgin by the smile that’s written on his face/ There’s nothin I can to do/ It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see/ A cowboy always finds a way to leave/ Drinkin Jack all by myself/ He’s choosin’ Texas I can tell”
“Choosin’ Texas” appears on Langley’s upcoming 18-track record, along with “Dandelion” and “Be Her.” The album is due to arrive on April 10. Shortly after that, Langley will kick off hear headlining “Dandelion Tour” with special guests Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose and Laci Kaye Booth on select dates.
Langley is among the country artists nominated at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, returning this spring to Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. See the list of country artists nominated here.
Like in years past, iHeartRadio is letting the fans choose the winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab. Social voting begins on January 8th, and will close on March 19th at 11:59pm PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Tune in to see which artists will take home an iHeartRadio Music Award on Thursday, March 26th at 8pm ET live (PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations across the country and on the iHeartRadio app.