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 5:48 PM EDT

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

Mia Venkat

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Elle Mannion

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Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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Tinbete Ermyas

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