Country artist Ella Langley is breaking records with her album 'Dandelion'

NPR | By Mia Venkat,

Elle Mannion, Ailsa Chang, Tinbete Ermyas

Published April 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM CDT

With her authentic country sound and relatable lyrics, new star Ella Langley is breaking records with her new album, Dandelion.

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