Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley are teaming up again, and this time they’re doing it on Lambert’s own record. The two singers, who previously worked together on Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas,” have now collaborated on the opening track of Lambert’s upcoming album Crisco, titled “Snakeskin Boots.” The song premieres at country radio on the same day the album arrives.
The partnership is a natural fit. Both artists share a deep love for retro influences, and Lambert says the chemistry was immediate. “We wrote ‘Snakeskin Boots’ with Ella in mind,” Lambert said in a statement. “She and I are kindred spirits, and when we were working on her album, I realized how many retro influences we share.”
The Record That Made Them
“Choosin’ Texas” has been the story of the year in country music. The song has spent 23 weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100, rewriting the record for the longest run ever earned atop the chart. It is a history-making moment for both artists, and Lambert’s involvement was significant — she cowrote and coproduced the track.
The song’s success has earned multiple nominations at the upcoming CMA Awards. “Choosin’ Texas” is nominated for both single of the year and song of the year. Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.
What “Snakeskin Boots” Is About
The song draws from similar wells of perspective as Nancy Sinatra’s “Bang Bang,” as well as the legendary vibes of Studio 54. It etches a scene of a woman who is set to make her escape.
“To me, this song is kind of Thelma and Louise if they didn’t drive off the cliff,” Lambert said. “It’s two badass women getting away with something, and she’s the perfect partner for that.”
The Album Lineup
“Crisco” is Lambert’s upcoming Oct. 2 album, and “Snakeskin Boots” opens it. The track was produced by Lambert and Jesse Frasure, and it carries a vintage-Western style.
The album also includes the Chris Stapleton collaboration “A Song to Sing” as well as the title track “Crisco” and “Til the Going’s Gone.”
The History of Their Partnership
Lambert and Langley first worked together on “Butterfly Season,” which appeared on Langley’s Dandelion album. Lambert says the connection between the two artists is genuine and ongoing. “When we were working on her album, I realized how many retro influences we share,” she said.
Why This Matters
The partnership between Lambert and Langley is significant for several reasons. First, it brings two powerful voices together on a shared project. Second, it continues the momentum from “Choosin’ Texas,” a song that has already made history.
The CMA Awards nominations are a further sign of the song’s impact. Langley’s nine nominations are a strong showing, and Lambert’s seven nominations put her in the conversation as well.
The Track List So Far
Here is what we know about the album so far:
- “Snakeskin Boots” — produced by Lambert and Jesse Frasure, opens the record
- “A Song to Sing” — the Chris Stapleton collaboration
- “Crisco” — the title track
- “Til the Going’s Gone”
A Cheerful Framing
Lambert’s description of the song is the most telling detail in the announcement. She frames the track as Thelma and Louise, but with a crucial difference — the two women don’t drive off the cliff.
“It’s two badass women getting away with something,” Lambert said. That is a cheerful framing of a partnership between two strong voices.
The song’s title, “Snakeskin Boots,” suggests a character who is ready for trouble. The imagery fits Lambert’s description of the song as a getaway narrative.
What Comes Next
The album Crisco arrives on Oct. 2, and “Snakeskin Boots” will premiere at country radio on the same day. The CMA Awards follow in November.
Lambert’s statement makes clear that the partnership is built on mutual respect and shared vision.
The Bottom Line
Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley have built something special together. From “Choosin’ Texas” to “Snakeskin Boots,” their collaborations keep delivering.
Key Facts Box
- “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 23 weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100
- Langley has nine nominations for the CMA Awards
- Lambert is up for seven CMA Awards nominations
- “Snakeskin Boots” premieres at country radio on Oct. 2, the same day Crisco arrives
- The album includes “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton, “Crisco,” and “Til the Going’s Gone”
- The song was produced by Lambert and Jesse Frasure
Source material: “Miranda Lambert Teams With Ella Langley for New Song ‘Snakeskin Boots’: ‘She & I Are Kindred Spirits’,” Billboard.
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