Country Music Star Ella Langley Reaches Best-Selling Milestone Amid Tour
Country singer-songwriter Ella Langley has added another major achievement to her breakout 2026 run after her album Dandelion was named the best-selling album by a female artist in the United States this year so far.
The milestone was shared by Country Wire on Instagram as Langley continues her fast-rising success during The Dandelion Tour. The Alabama-born artist has dominated charts, streaming platforms and social media in recent months thanks to the success of songs including "Choosin' Texas" and "Be Her."
The news arrives only weeks after Langley made Billboard history. According to Billboard, "Choosin' Texas" stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week while "Be Her" climbed to No. 2, making Langley the first woman primarily known for country music to hold the top two spots on the chart at the same time.
The achievement placed Langley alongside some of the biggest names in music history. Billboard reported that only Morgan Wallen had previously managed the feat among core-country acts.
"Choosin' Texas," released through Columbia Records, continued to post strong numbers with 26.6 million official streams, 47.8 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 8,000 sales in one tracking week in the United States. The song also earned its 24th week atop the Hot Country Songs chart.
At the same time, "Be Her" became another major hit from Dandelion. The song rose to No. 2 on the Hot 100 while staying beside "Choosin' Texas" across multiple Billboard rankings.
Langley's second studio album Dandelion was released on April 10, 2026, after months of anticipation. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became the largest streaming debut for a country album by a female primary artist.
Before the album arrived, Langley released several promotional tracks that quickly became commercial hits. Forbes noted that the continued popularity of "Choosin' Texas" helped boost nearly every release connected to the project.
The singer recently extended her chart history again after holding the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second straight week. That accomplishment moved her past artists including Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd and Bad Bunny, who each achieved the chart feat only once.
Forbes also reported that Langley became only the third act ever to spend two separate weeks at Nos. 1 and 2 on the Hot 100 simultaneously. She joined Akon and DaBaby in accomplishing the rare chart run.
Outside the charts, Langley has also stayed highly active online while continuing performances on tour.
A recent viral moment came after she shared a TikTok video covering Freddy Fender's classic "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights." The clip drew more than 1.7 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes within days.
@ellalangleymusic1 Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
♬ original sound - Ella Langley
Langley's recent popularity has also translated into award wins. Earlier this year, she dominated the American Music Awards by taking home seven awards. Her growing profile has also led to partnerships with brands including American Eagle Outfitters and Chase Bank.
Born in Hope Hull, Alabama, Langley first gained attention through songwriting sessions, local performances, and viral TikTok clips before signing with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records. Her debut album Hungover introduced fans to songs like "You Look Like You Love Me" and "Weren't for the Wind," helping establish her as one of country music's fastest-rising stars.
Now, with Dandelion leading sales among female artists in 2026 and multiple Billboard records already under her belt, Langley's breakout year continues to grow larger as she travels across the country on tour.
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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM.