Alabama country star turns heads in Nashville with rare feat

Alabama country star turns heads in Nashville with rare feat

AL.com entertainment

Key Points:

  • Ella Langley's song "Choosin’ Texas" has reached No. 5 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart, marking a rare crossover success for a female country artist rooted primarily in country music.
  • The song also holds the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country singles chart and is Langley’s first chart-topping country hit.
  • Only 26 country songs by women have reached the Hot 100’s top 10 since 1998, with many recent entries by artists known primarily for pop, making Langley’s achievement notable for a traditional country artist.
  • "Choosin’ Texas," co-written with Miranda Lambert and others, has been praised for its classic '90s country sound and