Matthew McConaughey covers Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' on Fallon

Key Points:

• Matthew McConaughey showcased his Texas roots by performing a bluegrass cover of Ella Langley's hit song "Choosin' Texas" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," accompanied by Fallon and indie folk band The Last Bison.
• The performance was inspired by a fan suggestion that combined Langley's song with McConaughey's role in the movie "The Rivals of Amziah King," where he plays in a bluegrass band.
• Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" recently made history by spending 17 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the longest-running non-holiday No. 1 by a solo female artist.
• McConaughey, a Texas native, moved back to Austin with his family in 2014 to raise his children with the values and lifestyle he experienced growing up in the Lone Star State.
• The cover and McConaughey's connection to Texas resonated with fans and Langley herself, who expressed excitement and appreciation for the tribute on social media.