{"id":30358,"date":"2026-06-27T07:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=30358"},"modified":"2026-06-27T07:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:30:17","slug":"from-the-second-the-opening-note-echoed-through-the-stadium-thousands-of-country-music-fans-erupted-into-a-deafening-sing-along-as-ella-langley-took-the-cma-fest-stage-with-the-hit-that-has-defined-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=30358","title":{"rendered":"From the second the opening note echoed through the stadium, thousands of country music fans erupted into a deafening sing-along as Ella Langley took the CMA Fest stage with the hit that has defined her breakout year. Fresh off the remarkable success of her chart-topping anthem \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas,\u201d the rising country star delivered a powerful live performance filled with soaring vocals, electric energy, and unforgettable moments that had the Nashville crowd on its feet from start to finish. With stunning stage production, heartfelt emotion, and a commanding presence under the lights, it\u2019s easy to see why fans are calling this one of the festival\u2019s standout performances."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"kt-adv-heading60775_341cc1-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading60775_341cc1-a3\">Langley put two of her biggest songs on display during the three-hour broadcast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id60775_448508-bb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full kb-theme-content-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column60775_bc3f82-20 kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure id=\"featured\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image60775_4cdebf-a5 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\">\n<div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-107948 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-757x505.jpg 757w\" alt=\"Ella Langley; Photo by Natasha Moustache\/CMA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-3-757x505.jpg 757w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"entry-content kb-single-post-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ella Langley\u00a0showcased her star power during the\u00a0<em>CMA Fest presented by SoFi<\/em>\u00a0broadcast, delivering standout performances of \u201cBe Her\u201d and \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d during the three-hour televised special.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Stepping onto the stage in a white mini dress detailed with a delicate floral pattern, Langley leaned into her signature soft yet modern country aesthetic. The long, flowing sleeves added movement to her performance, while matching white boots completed the look.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_1466\" data-id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_1466\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107946\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15-757x505.jpg 757w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-15.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Ella Langley; Photo by Acacia Evans\/CMA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>During her set, the Alabama native put two of the biggest songs of her career on display. Up first was \u201cBe Her,\u201d which has officially been declared Langley\u2019s fifth chart-topping single of her career.<\/p>\n<p>The songstress made her way from one side of the stage to the other while delivering the infectious tune that finds her looking at someone else\u2019s life and thinking,\u00a0<em>why can\u2019t that be me?<\/em>\u00a0She lays out a candid message, touching on the desire to become the best and most picture-perfect version of herself. What she\u2019s describing is a woman who seems to have it all figured out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ella Langley \u2013 \u201cBe Her\u201d | Live at CMA Fest 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zsqT6MoqKng\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Next up was yet another monumental hit, \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas,\u201d co-written and produced by Langley with Miranda Lambert, alongside producer Ben West and co-writers Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor. From the second the opening note filled the speakers, the packed venue of country music fans roared with cheers, igniting a massive sing-along.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ella Langley \u2013 \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d | Live at CMA Fest 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1IX4Dusi9k\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107945 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-757x505.jpg 757w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Ella Langley; Photos Courtesy of Getty Images for CMA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14-757x505.jpg 757w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-14.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ella Langley; Photos Courtesy of Getty Images for CMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Langley\u2019s performance of the No. 1 hit inside Nissan stadium displayed her effortless confidence and signature southern charm as she told\u00a0bittersweet tale of heartbreak, sung from the perspective of someone realizing the man she loves was never really hers as his heart is firmly rooted in Texas, and with someone else.<\/p>\n<p>Both performances were filmed at the home of the Tennessee Titans during night one of CMA Fest 2026. Ella Langley was among the many artists whose onstage moments have been featured in the three-hour special.\u00a0<em>CMA Fest presented by SoFi<\/em>, co-hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer, aired Thursday, June 25 at 8\/7c on ABC and is available to stream the following day on Hulu.<\/p>\n<p>The special also featured performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107525 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-819x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-413x516.jpg 413w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-819x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE-413x516.jpg 413w, https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMF_S26_KA_1080x1350_v3-1_EXCLUSIVE.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CMA Fest 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>SoFi has been named the first-ever broadcast presenting sponsor and Official Bank of CMA Fest, joining the festival in a partnership centered on helping people pursue financial independence through music. As part of the collaboration, SoFi will highlight standout performances, including country icon Deana Carter and the live debut of Shaboozey\u2019s new single, \u201cCowgirl.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cmafest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMA Fest<\/a>\u00a0will return to downtown Nashville June 10\u201313, 2027, for the 54<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0installment of the annual festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Langley put two of her biggest songs on display during the three-hour broadcast. Ella Langley\u00a0showcased her star power during the\u00a0CMA Fest presented by SoFi\u00a0broadcast, delivering standout performances&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30358"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30360,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30358\/revisions\/30360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}