Of Course ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is the Soundtrack to Texas’ Political Revolution

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” became the soundtrack to James Talarico’s election victory and a wider political shift in Texas. Its use by Talarico and governor-elect Gina Hinojosa shows how the hit has taken on a political meaning beyond the singer’s control, despite efforts to keep it separate from politics.

The song is currently the country’s most popular, and its Texas references and country sound made it a natural fit for the campaign. Its meaning is being reshaped online through memes and rewritten lyrics, while Fuerza Regida performed a Spanish-language version at a Colorado show. Conservatives had previously associated the song with a Republican Texas, but Langley’s social media account was removed from one such political post.