Ella Langley Deals Out Dreamy Cover Of George Strait’s “Fool Hearted Memory”
Ella Langley shared a short video of herself singing George Strait's "Fool Hearted Memory." (Photo Credits: Ella Langley / Instagram & Kevin Winter / ACM2009 / Getty Images for ACM)
Ella Langley Tips Her Hat To “The King Of Country,” George Strait
Country music sensation Ella Langley took a moment to film an unplugged cover of a George Strait classic, and fans couldn’t get enough.
On Sunday (December 7), Langley uploaded a home video of herself singing Strait’s “Fool Hearted Memory.” Strait released the track in May 1982, and it reached the #1 spot on the Hot Country Songs chart. It also ranked 15th on the year-end chart for 1982.
The video Langley posted shows her singing a snippet of “Fool Hearted Memory” in her dimly lit kitchen. She gently strummed along on her acoustic guitar as she dealt out her dreamy performance. Writing in the caption, Langley said, “I mean…“
Langley’s followers and famous friends were left in awe of her performance. See some of the comments left on her video below:
Tenille Townes commented, “Yesssss.“
“so good,” said Effy Harvard.
One fan said, “So in love with your voice.”
“My favorite George Strait song is now my 3rd favorite Ella Langley song. You are fantastic,” another fan commented.
One follower declared, “Literally the best female voice in country music currently.”
“Can you please record an album of George covers/ and duets with him!!!! Thank youuuuu,” another fan begged.
Someone else said, “Playing King George with that voice is such a flex.… thank God I get to say I was alive with both.“
“She’s preaching be quiet,” wrote another fan.
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Langley had perfect timing with her upload. She shared her tribute to Strait the same evening he was recognized in Washington, D.C. as a Kennedy Center honoree.
Watch Ella Langley sing George Strait’s “Fool Hearted Memory” in the video below.
Ella Recently Won 3 CMA Awards And Scored Her First Hot Country Songs Chart-Topper
Langley shared her tribute to Strait less than three weeks after she walked away with three trophies from the 2025 CMA Awards. She won Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year.
The 26-year-old also performed during the ceremony. She sang her latest single, “Choosin’ Texas,” and many viewers felt her performance was a highlight of the evening.
Shortly after the CMA Awards, “Choosin’ Texas” became Langley’s first song to hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. She had previously earned #1 hits on the Country Airplay and Mediabase charts.
There’s no denying that Langley is on a roll right now!
