Ella Langley Setlist 2026 | Dandelion Tour Song List & Duration
Ella Langley Setlist 2026 — The Dandelion Tour
- The Dandelion Tour setlist features 16–18 songs across a 90-minute headlining set.
- Opening sets for Riley Green and Morgan Wallen run ~49 minutes with 11 songs.
- Gretchen Wilson and Toby Keith covers are played at every show.
- New single “Be Her” (with HARDY) is expected to debut live May 7 in Toledo.
Two years ago, Ella Langley was opening for Riley Green in half-full arenas across the Southeast. Today, she owns the rooms.
Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” made her the first woman in Billboard chart history to simultaneously command the No. 1 position on the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay — a milestone previously held only by Shaboozey, Post Malone with Morgan Wallen, and Wallen himself. The RIAA-certified Platinum single has surpassed 310 million streams globally. It is, by every measurable metric, the biggest country song of early 2026.
Now the Alabama-born singer-songwriter is about to launch The Dandelion Tour, her first headlining arena run — 16 dates, every one sold out. The tour supports her sophomore album Dandelion, an 18-track set executive produced by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West, due April 10 on SAWGOD/Columbia Records.
This page tracks the full expected setlist for The Dandelion Tour, including how it differs from her condensed opening sets, the stories behind her cover selections, and which new Dandelion tracks are likely to enter the rotation. We update this page after every show.
Ella Langley Dandelion Tour Setlist
Based on Setlist.fm data across 12 analyzed headlining performances, her two sold-out Ryman Auditorium shows (Nov 6–7, 2025), and recent 2026 dates at CHI Health Center Omaha, MVP Arena in Albany, and Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, the Dandelion Tour headlining set is expected to run 16–18 songs over approximately 90 minutes.
Expected Setlist (Reference Guide)
Song order + quick notes. Mobile-friendly layout included.
| # | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hell At Night (BigXthaPlug)Intro (tape) | Played from tape as intro. Sets the energy before Langley takes the stage. |
| 2 | Country Boy’s Dream Girlhungover | High-energy live opener since the Ryman finale. From hungover. |
| 3 | better be toughhungover | From hungover. Staple on headlining runs; occasionally dropped from shorter opening sets. |
| 4 | nicotinehungover | Fan-favorite slow-burn from hungover. The first emotional shift in the set. |
| 5 | paint the town blueTour staple | Most-performed song across all tours (56+ performances per Setlist.fm). |
| 6 | Here for the Party (Gretchen Wilson cover)Cover | Performed at every full-band show since the start of her career. |
| 7 | Never Met Anyone Like You (feat. HARDY)Duet | HARDY duet. Live debut at Ryman Night 1 (Nov 6, 2025). Expected on Dandelion. |
| 8 | Dandelion (title track)Added Jan 30, 2026 | Added to setlist Jan 30, 2026. Album’s thematic anchor. |
| 9 | girl you’re taking homestill hungover deluxe | From still hungover deluxe. Moody ballad with lyrical contrast. |
| 10 | 20-20Mid-set lift | Mid-set energy shift. Consistent across all tour formats. |
| 11 | cowboy friendshungover | From hungover. At the Ryman, performed with Kaitlin Butts and Mae Estes. |
| 12 | Wish I Didn’t Know Now (Toby Keith cover)Cover | Added late 2025. Tribute to the late country legend. |
| 13 | That’s Why We Fight (feat. Koe Wetzel)Collab | Early breakout collab. Consistent crowd favorite. |
| 14 | Choosin’ TexasHot 100 #1 | THE moment. Hot 100 No. 1. Co-written with Miranda Lambert. |
| 15 | hungoverTitle track | Title track of the debut album. Carries the emotional weight of the first era. |
| 16 | you look like you love me#1 Country Airplay | Solo version headlining; Riley Green duet when he’s present. No. 1 Country Airplay. |
| 17 | weren’t for the windCloser | Always the closer. No. 18 Hot 100 peak. Second country radio No. 1. Tip: expect the biggest singalong here. |
Hell At Night (BigXthaPlug) Intro (tape)
Played from tape as intro. Sets the energy before Langley takes the stage.
Country Boy’s Dream Girl hungover
High-energy live opener since the Ryman finale. From hungover.
better be tough hungover
Staple on headlining runs; occasionally dropped from shorter opening sets. From hungover.
nicotine hungover
Fan-favorite slow-burn. The first emotional shift in the set. From hungover.
paint the town blue Tour staple
Most-performed song across all tours (56+ performances per Setlist.fm).
Here for the Party (Gretchen Wilson cover) Cover
Performed at every full-band show since the start of her career.
Never Met Anyone Like You (feat. HARDY) Duet
Live debut at Ryman Night 1 (Nov 6, 2025). Expected on Dandelion.
Dandelion (title track) Added Jan 30, 2026
Album’s thematic anchor. Added to setlist Jan 30, 2026.
girl you’re taking home still hungover deluxe
Moody ballad with lyrical contrast. From still hungover deluxe.
20-20 Mid-set lift
Mid-set energy shift. Consistent across all tour formats.
cowboy friends hungover
Performed with Kaitlin Butts and Mae Estes at the Ryman. From hungover.
Wish I Didn’t Know Now (Toby Keith cover) Cover
Added late 2025. Tribute to the late country legend.
That’s Why We Fight (feat. Koe Wetzel) Collab
Early breakout collaboration. A consistent crowd favorite.
Choosin’ Texas Hot 100 #1
THE moment. Co-written with Miranda Lambert.
hungover Title track
Carries the emotional weight of the first era.
you look like you love me #1 Country Airplay
Solo version headlining; Riley Green duet when he’s present.
weren’t for the wind Closer
Always the closer. No. 18 Hot 100 peak. Second country radio No. 1. Expect the biggest singalong here.
Note: This setlist is compiled from Setlist.fm, Billboard, MusicRow, and verified fan reports. Langley frequently rotates 2–3 songs per show. Frequent rotation candidates include “i blame the bar,” “love you tonight,” “monsters,” “made it out of mexico,” and a Fleetwood Mac “Rhiannon” cover (Langley cites Stevie Nicks as a primary influence). We update this page after every concert.
How Long Is an Ella Langley Concert?
On The Dandelion Tour, Langley’s headlining set runs approximately 90 minutes with 16–18 songs. Doors typically open at 6:00 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM. Before Langley takes the stage, a BigXthaPlug “Hell At Night” tape intro plays through the PA — a production choice she introduced in January 2026 that sets a darker, high-energy tone for the opening minutes.
When Langley performs as an opener on Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour or Morgan Wallen’s Still the Problem Tour, the set is condensed to approximately 49 minutes and 11 songs, according to Concerty.com’s average data. These support dates focus on her biggest hits and skip the deep cuts, covers (except “Here for the Party”), and guest appearances that define her headlining experience.
Headlining vs. Opening Set: What’s the Difference?
This is the distinction most setlist sites miss entirely. If you’re attending a Dandelion Tour date, you’re getting a fundamentally different show than if you’re seeing Langley open for Riley Green or Morgan Wallen.
Headlining vs Opening Set (Quick Comparison)
A fast snapshot of how the show changes when she headlines vs opens.
| Detail | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Songs | Headlining: 16–18 Full set | Opening: 11 |
| Duration | Headlining: ~90 min | Opening: ~49 min |
| Covers | Headlining: Gretchen Wilson + Toby Keith + rotation | Opening: Gretchen Wilson only |
| Deep Cuts | Headlining: “cowboy friends,” “hungover,” “better be tough” | Opening: Dropped |
| Guest Appearances | Headlining: Possible (Ryman precedent) | Opening: None during her set |
| New Dandelion Tracks | Headlining: 3–5 expected | Opening: “Dandelion” title track only |
| Riley Green Duets | Headlining: Solo “you look like you love me” | Opening: Returns during Green’s set for 2 duets |
| Ticket Availability | Headlining: All 16 dates sold out | Opening: Via Ticketmaster (Wallen/Green dates) |
Songs Full set
Headlining16–18
Opening11
Duration
Headlining~90 min
Opening~49 min
Covers
HeadliningGretchen Wilson + Toby Keith + rotation
OpeningGretchen Wilson only
Deep Cuts
Headlining“cowboy friends,” “hungover,” “better be tough”
OpeningDropped
Guest Appearances
HeadliningPossible (Ryman precedent)
OpeningNone during her set
New Dandelion Tracks
Headlining3–5 expected
Opening“Dandelion” title track only
Riley Green Duets
HeadliningSolo “you look like you love me”
OpeningReturns during Green’s set for 2 duets
Ticket Availability
HeadliningAll 16 dates sold out
OpeningVia Ticketmaster (Wallen/Green dates)
For fans with Ella Langley concert tickets to a Dandelion Tour arena date, the headlining show is the definitive live experience — expanded production, deeper cuts, and the emotional arc from “Hell At Night” through the “weren’t for the wind” closer that has become her signature.
Why Ella Langley Plays Gretchen Wilson and Toby Keith Live
Langley’s cover selections are not throwaway crowd-pleasers. Each one carries a deliberate narrative thread that connects her to the women and legends who shaped country music before her.
Gretchen Wilson — “Here for the Party”
This is the one constant. According to Backstage Country, Langley has performed Wilson’s 2004 anthem at every full-band show since the beginning of her career. The connection deepened on November 7, 2025, when Wilson herself walked onto the Ryman Auditorium stage to perform the song with Langley during the final Still Hungover Tour show.
The moment was more than a surprise guest appearance — it was a generational handoff. Wilson’s debut album, also titled Here for the Party, sold five million copies and earned her four Grammy nominations in 2005. Now Wilson is re-recording that album with new duet partners, and per American Songwriter, Langley is among the featured artists. The through-line from Wilson to Langley — both unapologetically rowdy women who built careers on Southern grit — is one of the clearest mentorship arcs in modern country.
Toby Keith — “Wish I Didn’t Know Now”
Added to the rotation in late 2025, this cover serves as Langley’s tribute to the late country icon. An Apple Music Sessions version exists as a studio recording. In the live context, it tends to land mid-set as a quieter, emotionally resonant moment — a deliberate contrast to the high-energy material that surrounds it.
Other Covers in Rotation
At the Ryman finale, Langley debuted a new pink guitar to perform Patsy Cline’s “Walking After Midnight” — a one-time performance unlikely to appear on The Dandelion Tour, but a revealing nod to her classic country roots. She has also performed Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon” on select Still Hungover Tour dates, a direct reflection of her stated admiration for Stevie Nicks. Earlier in her career, setlists occasionally included Rihanna’s “Umbrella” as a playful pre-show warmup.
Will Riley Green Appear on The Dandelion Tour?
This is the most common question fans ask when buying Ella Langley tickets for the Dandelion Tour dates, and the honest answer is: there’s no official confirmation, but the door is wide open.
On Dandelion Tour headlining dates, Langley performs “You Look Like You Love Me” as a solo arrangement. The Riley Green duet version — the one that went viral on TikTok in 2024, topped Country Airplay, and won a CMA Award — only appears when Green is physically present.
When Langley supports Green on his Damn Country Music Tour, she returns to the stage during his headlining set for two songs: “Don’t Mind If I Do” (their third country radio No. 1) and the duet version of “You Look Like You Love Me.” Given that Langley and Green are both touring extensively in 2026 with overlapping routing, a surprise Dandelion Tour appearance is plausible — particularly at the Fort Worth finale (Aug 15) or the three Texas dates where both artists have strong regional followings.
New Dandelion Songs to Watch For
The Dandelion album drops April 10, 2026, a month before the tour launches in Toledo. That timing is deliberate — it gives fans four weeks to absorb 18 new tracks before hearing them live for the first time.
Three pre-release singles have been confirmed. Two are already in the setlist:
- “Choosin’ Texas” (released Oct 2025) — Already the emotional peak of every show. Co-written with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor.
- “Dandelion” (released Jan 30, 2026) — Added to the setlist immediately upon release. Written by Langley with Joybeth Taylor, Austin Goodloe, and Brett Tyler. Langley described the title’s origin: “Dandelion tea is actually a natural detox for the liver. So a record called Dandelion after a record called hungover made all the sense in the world.”
- “Be Her” (released Feb 13, 2026) — Not yet performed live. Co-written with HARDY, Jordan Schmidt, and Smith Ahnquist. HARDY called it a song that “basically wrote itself in 30 minutes.” Described by critics as neo-traditional and ’90s-inspired with steel-soaked production. This is the most likely addition to the Dandelion Tour setlist in May.
Beyond these three, expect 3–5 additional Dandelion tracks to enter the rotation by opening night. One strong candidate is “Loving Life Again,” co-written with ERNEST and Devin Dawson, which Langley debuted as an unreleased track at the Ryman.
The album’s themes — growth, resilience, self-discovery, and what Langley describes as “fireflies in the summertime” — suggest a setlist that will balance the raw heartbreak of hungover with something warmer and more forward-looking.
Ella Langley Setlist: From Hungover to Dandelion
Langley’s setlist has evolved across four distinct tour phases, each reflecting a different stage in her rapid ascent:
- Hungover Tour (Aug–Oct 2024): 10–12 songs. Mostly debut album material. Langley opened for Jon Pardi and Riley Green. The set leaned on early singles like “Paint the town blue” and “Nicotine.”
- Still Hungover Tour (Jan–Nov 2025): 16–18 songs, 90-minute headlining sets. Added deluxe tracks (“weren’t for the wind,” “girl you’re taking home”), expanded covers, and surprise guests. Sold-out Ryman Auditorium finale featured 17 songs per night and eight surprise guests, including Morgan Wallen, Gretchen Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, HARDY, ERNEST, Mae Estes, Kaitlin Butts, and Aaron Raitiere.
- Damn Country Music Tour / Free the Machine Tour (Jan–Apr 2026): 11-song opening sets for Riley Green and Eric Church. New additions: “Dandelion” title track (Jan 30). Dropped hungover deep cuts to fit a tighter 49-minute window.
- The Dandelion Tour (May–Aug 2026): First headlining arena tour. 16 dates, all sold out. Expect the most expansive and production-forward setlist yet, with full integration of Dandelion album tracks alongside proven hungover favourites.
The trajectory is notable: Langley went from 10-song club sets in 2024 to sold-out arenas in 2026. In a recent Whiskey Riff interview (Feb 27, 2026), she confirmed that her two sold-out Ryman shows were her “I Made It” moment — and that she’d recently co-revealed the Grand Ole Opry’s NextStage Class of 2026 alongside Vince Gill.
The 2025 ACMs’ most-nominated and most-awarded artist, Langley now holds four ACM Awards and four CMA Awards, with a Billboard Women in Music 2026 Powerhouse Award on the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What songs does Ella Langley play on The Dandelion Tour?
The Dandelion Tour headlining setlist is expected to feature 16–18 songs over approximately 90 minutes, drawing from both her debut album hungover and the upcoming Dandelion. Consistent staples include “Choosin’ Texas,” “weren’t for the wind,” “you look like you love me,” “paint the town blue,” and a cover of Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party.” Langley rotates 2–3 songs per show, so individual setlists may vary.
How long is an Ella Langley concert in 2026?
On The Dandelion Tour, Langley’s headlining set runs approximately 90 minutes. When she performs as an opener for Riley Green or Morgan Wallen, her set is approximately 49 minutes with 11 songs. Dandelion Tour doors typically open at 6:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:00 PM.
Does Ella Langley sing “Choosin’ Texas” live?
Yes. “Choosin’ Texas” has been in Langley’s setlist since it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 2025. It has appeared on every documented 2026 setlist, typically positioned as the emotional peak of the show in the final third of the set. The song topped the Hot 100 for two weeks and became the first by a woman to simultaneously lead the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay.
Will Ella Langley play new songs from Dandelion on tour?
Yes. Two Dandelion tracks are already in the live rotation: the title track (since Jan 30, 2026) and “Choosin’ Texas.” A third single, “Be Her” (released Feb 13, 2026, co-written with HARDY), has not yet been performed live but is expected to debut on The Dandelion Tour. With the full 18-track album arriving April 10, expect 3–5 additional new songs to enter the setlist by opening night on May 7 in Toledo.
Does Riley Green perform with Ella Langley on the Dandelion Tour?
There is no official confirmation that Riley Green will appear as a guest on Dandelion Tour dates. On headlining shows, Langley performs “You Look Like You Love Me” as a solo arrangement. The duet version with Green appears when she supports his Damn Country Music Tour, where she also returns during his set for “Don’t Mind If I Do.” Given their overlapping 2026 schedules, a surprise appearance is plausible but not guaranteed.