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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.
In short
- “Choosin’ Texas” followed Talarico’s election victory.
- The hit has become an anthem for political change.
- Both sides have tried to claim the song’s meaning.
Explained simply
Texas has long been a stronghold for Republicans, though Democrats have made gains in some recent elections. James Talarico is a Democratic politician, and Gina Hinojosa is a Democrat who has been elected governor; their campaigns used Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”, a popular country song with clear Texas references.
Songs used at rallies and shared online can become linked with a candidate or cause, even when the artist has not chosen that association. Memes, rewritten lyrics and performances in other languages can give a song new meanings, so its political use may shift beyond the singer’s control.
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