Country singer-songwriter Ella Langley, from Hope Hull, Alabama, talks with Theo about growing up in a hippie Baptist family, church and small-town life, early gigs and odd jobs, the stars she looked up to in Nashville, burnout and popularity, and all the alternate lyrics to “Choosin’ Texas.” Her album Dandelion is out April 10.
Chapters
- 0:00 Introduction and guest.
- 1:33 Family and background.
- 2:57 Career beginnings.
- 4:28 Childhood and church.
- 7:36 Medical and school stories.
- 9:06 Small town dynamics.
- 11:20 Life in Alabama.
- 13:29 Faith and personal growth.
- 17:02 Fearlessness and fame.
- 19:14 Early gigs and odd jobs.
- 23:15 Sponsors and life reflections.
- 25:46 Musical inspiration.
- 28:04 Perseverance in the industry.
- 31:52 Love and life balance.
- 33:42 Work ethic and burnout.
- 37:20 Managing popularity.
- 41:57 Stage presence and learning.
- 45:15 Touring and road life.
- 51:09 Southern life and food.
- 53:37 Waffle House culture.
- 56:53 Childhood memories.
- 1:01:06 Personal style and image.
- 1:04:05 Valentine's Day stories.
- 1:07:23 Creative collaboration.
- 1:10:35 Touring success.
- 1:14:01 Music and memes.
- 1:17:22 The new album: Dandelion.
- 1:20:11 Songwriting stories.
- 1:24:47 Musical performances.
- 1:27:44 Stage nerves and memories.
- 1:33:29 Live shows and audience.
- 1:38:39 Closing thoughts.
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Hope Hull, Alabama — Ella’s hometown. 1:33
Nashville — where she found her way. 25:46
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