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

Key Points:

• Ella Langley’s hit song “Choosin’ Texas,” which dominated country charts for 15 weeks, received a bluegrass rendition by Matthew McConaughey and the Virginia folk group Last Bison on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
• The performance coincides with the upcoming Aug. 14 release of The Rivals of Amziah King, a Southern crime drama starring McConaughey as a beekeeper and bluegrass bandleader in rural Oklahoma.
• McConaughey, blending his role with his musical passion, performed alongside Last Bison and Fallon in a rustic stage setting, highlighting the song’s timeless, homespun quality.
• The Last Bison are also releasing a re-recorded album, Our Inheritance, on the same day as the film’s release, with founding member Ben Hardesty making his acting debut in the movie.
• “Choosin’ Texas” has become a landmark country hit in 2026, setting records for a solo female artist, and its bluegrass adaptation underscores the song’s versatility and enduring appeal.