Ella Langley Says She ‘May Never Recover’ From Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Cover

Key Points:

• Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass mandolin cover of Ella Langley's hit "Choosin' Texas" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, joining folk group The Last Bison with Fallon on washboard, surprising Langley and earning her enthusiastic approval.
• "Choosin' Texas" is in the midst of a historic Billboard Hot 100 run, spending 17 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1, making it the longest-leading non-holiday No. 1 by a solo woman and the fourth-longest overall in chart history.
• McConaughey's mandolin skills were developed for his role in the film The Rivals of Amziah King, where he plays a bluegrass musician and beekeeper; the movie's soundtrack features collaborations with The Last Bison and other cast members.
• The Tonight Show performance originated from an audience suggestion to combine Langley's song with McConaughey's bluegrass film, resulting in a unique, roots-heavy reinterpretation of the country hit.
• The Rivals of Amziah King, starring McConaughey and featuring music by The Last Bison, began its theatrical release on August 14 and explores themes of family, music, and rivalry in rural Oklahoma.