Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ campaign accelerates with new music and major tour support

Ella Langley is entering February with a tightly timed rollout that blends new releases, industry-facing showcases, and high-capacity tour slots. The immediate catalyst is her newly announced sophomore album, “Dandelion,” paired with a title track release that kicks off the next phase of her momentum after a breakout run on country radio and streaming.

Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ arrives April 10

“Dandelion” is set for release on April 10, 2026, as an 18-track project. Langley is credited as an executive producer alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West, a notable level of creative control for an artist moving from “breakout” to “album-cycle centerpiece.”

Beyond the headline credits, the album’s concept is being framed as a personal-growth record with a specific metaphor: the dandelion as a symbol of surviving in difficult environments, tied to ideas of healing and resilience. Physical editions have also been positioned as part of the launch plan, underscoring a traditional album-era approach rather than a singles-only strategy.

Title track sets the tone early

The title track “Dandelion” arrived January 30, 2026, giving the campaign an immediate piece of music to anchor the announcement. Releasing the album’s namesake song first often signals confidence that the track is more than a promotional single—it’s meant to establish the aesthetic and lyrical palette for what follows.

With roughly ten weeks between the title track’s release and the full album date, the early-window objective is clear: turn casual attention into repeat listening while live appearances and media beats keep the story moving through March.

Breakout hit raises the bar

The album cycle is landing with expectations already elevated by “Choosin’ Texas,” which has been holding near the top tier of country radio measures through January. That kind of sustained traction typically changes what matters most in the next phase: not just whether the next single “works,” but whether it can broaden the audience beyond the initial surge.

For “Dandelion,” that means the early narrative will likely be judged on two practical indicators: whether the title track translates into measurable gains (radio adds, streaming lift, fan-driven sharing), and whether attention carries over into additional tracks before April 10.

Arena dates and stadium visibility

Live exposure is doing a lot of the commercial work in the near term. Langley is billed as support on Eric Church’s 2026 arena run in early February, including stops in Omaha (Feb. 5), Sioux Falls (Feb. 6), and Saint Paul (Feb. 7). Those rooms create a high-volume funnel for new material: even a single strong performance moment can convert casual listeners into followers ahead of a full-album release.

Later in the cycle, Langley is also listed on select stadium dates with Morgan Wallen, including June 19–20 at Soldier Field. The timing is important: those appearances arrive after the album release, when the goal shifts from “introduce the era” to “sustain it,” keeping songs in front of large crowds through summer.

CRS showcase becomes a March checkpoint

A key industry milestone on the calendar is Country Radio Seminar (CRS), scheduled for March 18–20, 2026 at Omni Nashville Hotel. Langley is slated as part of the 2026 “New Faces” showcase lineup—an influential setting where radio programmers, industry decision-makers, and peers weigh momentum in real time.

With CRS landing between the title track release and the album date, it functions as a mid-campaign stress test: if the new material is connecting, March becomes the moment that can amplify confidence and accelerate the run into April.

What to watch into April

The next eight weeks are likely to revolve around pacing: whether the campaign introduces another track before April 10, how quickly radio support expands beyond the existing hit, and how live performance clips and setlist moments shape fan familiarity with the “Dandelion” era. If those pieces align, April’s release week becomes less about “arrival” and more about “confirmation”—proving that the momentum is durable enough to carry through the summer run.

Sources consulted: MusicRow; Country Radio Seminar; Eric Church official tour listings; Soldier Field event listings