started · updated
Ella Langley breaks Billboard records amid personal and social media scrutiny
Country music artist Ella Langley is experiencing significant commercial success and public scrutiny. Her single “Choosin’ Texas” has set a record for the longest-running number one song on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining the top position for 24 weeks.
Amid her rise, Langley has faced online backlash following the resurfacing of old photos showing her participating in hunting. While some critics have labeled the images “disgusting,” others have defended her, noting that hunting is a common practice in the South and within the country music community.
Langley has also been open about her personal struggles, revealing that her song “Loving Life Again” was inspired by a period of deep depression and cognitive dissonance during her breakout year. She noted that she had to step back from touring to focus on her mental health and reconnect with her family.
Additionally, the singer has trended on social media due to viral Instagram posts, including a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and recent photos that have fueled dating rumors involving fellow musician Tucker Wetmore.
Entities
Alabama · Billboard · Billboard Hot 100 · CMA · Ella Langley · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Tucker Wetmore
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The song 'Choosin' Texas' set a record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. townhall.com · www.foxnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ella Langley received nine nominations for the 2026 CMA Awards. townhall.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ella Langley performed at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. www.foxnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Langley faced online backlash after photos of her hunting deer in Alabama resurfaced. townhall.com