Ella Langley

Ella Langley
Ella Langley in 2025
Background information
Born
Elizabeth Camille Langley

(1999-05-03) May 3, 1999
Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitewww.ellalangley.com

Elizabeth Camille "Ella" Langley[1] (born May 3, 1999) is an American country music singer-songwriter.[2][3] Her debut album Hungover was released on August 2, 2024. This album includes her breakthrough number-one hits "You Look Like You Love Me" with Riley Green and "Weren't for the Wind."[4]

Early life

Langley was born on May 3, 1999[5] and raised in a musically inclined family alongside two brothers and a sister. Her early exposure to music came through singing in local Baptist churches and informal jam sessions within her community.[6][7] She loved sitting with her grandfather at the piano, singing "Frog Went a-Courting". After her grandfather passed, her father restrung his guitar for her at 14. That same night, she taught herself to play "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley.[8] In 2016, she gave her first public performance at her high school, Hooper Academy, to perform in the talent show. Afterwards, she began performing at local venues leading up to her graduation in 2017.[9][10] Initially accepted to Troy University, she later transferred to Auburn University to study forestry.[11][12]

Career

Early career (2017–2021)

In 2017, Langley co-wrote her first song "Clear the Clouds" with her aunt, starting from a melody she played on the porch.[8] The song was recorded in Elmore County, Alabama at Guest House Studios and released on YouTube.[13] Her debut single, "Perfect" was released on May 24, 2018, though it, along with much of her early catalog, was later removed from streaming platforms.[14][15] Over the next two years, she continued to perform at bars and festivals throughout Alabama.[2][16]

In 2019, Langley relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she immersed herself in the local songwriting community and participated in numerous writers' rounds. Through this period, she gained support from independent country platforms such as "Raised Rowdy" and "65 South".[17] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Langley shifted focus to livestreaming and expanding her online presence, particularly on TikTok.[18] In 2021, she signed her first publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.[19] That same year, she released "If You Have To" after previewing the single on social media.[20] In early 2022, Langley joined Randy Houser as an opening act on tour.[21]

Excuse the Mess (2022–2023)

On October 28, 2022, Langley released the promotional single "Country Boy's Dream Girl".[22] In February 2023, she signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records,[3] and made her Grand Ole Opry debut on February 17, 2023.[23][24] Langley collaborated with Koe Wetzel on "That's Why We Fight", released on April 21, 2023.[25] The following month, she released her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, on May 19, 2023.[2][26]

In addition to her solo work, Langley co-wrote multiple tracks for other artists, including five songs on Elle King's Come Get Your Wife and the Runaway June single "Make Me Wanna Smoke".[27] She also recorded a duet with Kameron Marlowe titled "Strangers", which served as the lead single from his second studio album, Keepin' the Lights On. From 2023 through 2024, she opened for artists Jon Pardi and Riley Green.[28][25]

Hungover (2024–2025)

Langley's full-length debut studio album, Hungover, was released on August 2, 2024.[29] It debuted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 and number 11 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[30] Following the release of the deluxe edition, Still Hungover, on November 1, 2024, the album re-entered the Billboard 200 at number 49.[31] Among several promotional singles, "You Look Like You Love Me", featuring Riley Green, gained significant traction after going viral on TikTok.[32] It became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 53.[33] Released to country radio on August 5, 2024,[34] the song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Country Airplay, ultimately earning Platinum certification and reaching number 1—making her the only woman in 2024 to achieve this milestone.[35]

In June 2024, Langley announced The Hungover Tour to support her debut album.[36] A subsequent headlining run, the Still Hungover Tour, took place from January through April 2025.[37] The second single from the deluxe album, "Weren't for the Wind", was released to country radio on January 2, 2025.[38] It became her highest-charting single on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 18 and her second country radio number one.[39][40] Her second duet with Riley Green "Don't Mind If I Do" would become her third country radio number one.[41] Langley also collaborated with American rapper BigXthaPlug on his country rap song "Hell at Night."[42]

Langley is one of a few entertainment celebrity spokespeople for Chase Bank's 2025 advertising campaign promoting its Sapphire Reserve premium credit card.[43][44]

Upcoming second album (2025–present)

Langley confirmed that her second album would be delayed to 2026, a decision she says is driven by her desire to take her time crafting the material rather than rushing a follow-up to her debut.[45] In the meantime, Langley released standalone tracks like “Never Met Anyone Like You,” a collaborative single with Hardy in June, and “Choosin' Texas,” co-written and co-produced with Miranda Lambert.[46][47] Due to the rumored love triangle with country singers Riley Green and Megan Moroney, the latter went viral on TikTok. It debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, her highest debut to date, and peaked at No. 11.[48][49]

Artistry

Langley's influences span rock, country and folk. Growing up, she was surrounded by music—classic rock and country in her dad's truck, 80s new wave and folk in her mom's car. She admires artists like Stevie Nicks and Willie Nelson for their raw, honest songwriting.[8] She combines Southern rock, folk, and country influences to create a raw, authentic sound shaped by her musical upbringing.[50]

Personal life

Langley has been outspoken about her Christian faith and her journey with mental health.[51][52]

Philanthropy

In 2025, Langley participated in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Music Gives to St. Jude Kids fundraising campaign, appearing in promotional materials for the charity’s annual shirt initiative.[53][54]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[55] 		US
Country
[56] 		CAN
[57]
Hungover
  • Release date: August 2, 2024[29]
  • Label: Sawgod/Columbia
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 49 11 49

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Excuse the Mess[26]
  • Release date: May 19, 2023
  • Label: Sawgod/Columbia
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[59] 		US Country
[39] 		US Country Airplay
[60] 		AUS
[61] 		CAN
[62] 		CAN Country
[63] 		IRE
[64] 		NZ
[65] 		UK
[66] 		WW
[67]
"You Look Like You Love Me"
(featuring Riley Green) 		2024 30 7 1 67 31 20 66 19 59 89 Hungover[A]
"Weren't for the Wind" 2025 18 4 2 — 31 1 — —[B] — 188
"Choosin' Texas" 11 1 7 — 26 23 — 6 — 60 Non-album single
List of featured singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[59] 		US Country
[39] 		US Country Airplay
[72] 		CAN
[62] 		CAN
Country
[63]
"Strangers"
(Kameron Marlowe with Ella Langley) 		2024 — 43 58 — — Keepin' the Lights On
"Don't Mind If I Do"
(Riley Green featuring Ella Langley) 		2025 32 6 1 43 1 Don't Mind If I Do
"Hell at Night"
(BigXthaPlug featuring Ella Langley) 		35 8 — 61 — I Hope You're Happy

Promotional singles

List of other charted songs, with selected peak chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
[74] 		US
Country
[39] 		CAN
[75] 		NZ
Hot
[71]
"If You Have To"[76] 2021 — — — — Non-album singles
"Damn You"[77] 2022 — — — —
"Hey Ma I Made It"[78] — — — —
"Country Boy's Dream Girl"[79] — — — — Excuse the Mess
"That's Why We Fight"
(with Koe Wetzel)[80] 		2023 — — — —
"Paint the Town Blue"[81] 2024 — — — — Hungover
"Nicotine"[82] — — — —
"Hungover"[83] — — — —
"Never Met Anyone Like You"
(featuring Hardy) 		2025 4 39 87 30 Non-album singles
"Wish I Didn't Know Now" — 46 — —

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected peak chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Country
[39] 		NZ
Hot
[71]
"Girl You're Taking Home" 2024 39 35 Still Hungover

Tours

Headlining

  • Hungover Tour (2024)
  • Still Hungover Tour (2025)
  • Damn Country Music Tour (2025) (with Riley Green)

Opening

Awards and nominations

Award Year Work Category Result Ref.
Academy of Country Music Awards 2024 Herself Female Artist of the Year Nominated [84]
New Female Artist of the Year Won
"You Look Like You Love Me" (with Riley Green) Single of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated
Musical Event of the Year Won
Visual Media of the Year Won
American Music Awards 2025 Herself Favorite Country Female Artist Nominated [85]
Country Music Association Awards 2024 "You Look Like You Love Me" (with Riley Green) Musical Event of the Year Won [86]
2025 Herself Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated [87]
New Artist of the Year Nominated
"You Look Like You Love Me" (with Riley Green) Single of the Year Won
Song of the Year Won
Music Video of the Year Won
"Don't Mind If I Do" (with Riley Green) Musical Event of the Year Nominated
CMT Music Awards 2024 "That's Why We Fight" (with Koe Wetzel) Collaborative Video of the Year Nominated [88]

Notes

  1. ^ "Weren't for the Wind" appears exclusively on the deluxe edition of Hungover, titled Still Hungover.
  2. ^ "Weren't for the Wind" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot 40 Singles Chart.[71]

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