Who is Ella Langley?

Who Is Ella Langley? Full Name: Elizabeth Camille Langley Born: May 3 or May 4, 1999 (sources vary) Hometown: Hope Hull, Alabama Occupation: Singer, songwriter (country) Active Since: ~2017 Record Label: Sony Music Nashville, Columbia Records --- Early Life and Influences Ella grew up in a musical family in rural Alabama; her grandfather played several instruments and held music sessions, which deeply influenced her. Her first guitar came from her grandfather. She taught herself to play “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley. As a child, she sang in her church and even performed “for the cows” in her family's barn — she’d climb to the loft and pretend the cattle were an audience. She listened to a wide range of music growing up: country (Merle Haggard), rock (Pearl Jam), folk — thanks to her parents’ eclectic music tastes. She briefly attended Auburn University, studying forestry, but dropped out to focus on music. --- Career Beginnings After moving to Nashville in 2019, Ella dove into songwriting rounds and worked to improve her craft. In 2021, she signed her first publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. She used TikTok to grow her audience. A song clip called “If You Have To” went viral, raising her profile. Her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, was released in May 2023. --- Breakthrough: Hungover (Debut Album) Ella’s first full-length album, Hungover, came out on August 2, 2024. The album has 14 tracks, all of which she co-wrote. A deluxe edition, Still Hungover, was released later. Her most famous song from the album is the duet “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green. That song became her first No. 1 on country radio, and it was certified Platinum. It also made her debut on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking in the Top 30. --- Recognition & Awards At the 2025 ACM Awards, she won New Female Artist of the Year, among other honors. She’s been nominated for 6 CMA Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year. Her duet with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me,” won Musical Event of the Year at the CMA Awards. --- Tours & Performance She’s toured with major country artists like Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, and more. Her Still Hungover Tour ran from January to April 2025. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023. --- Personal Life Ella is private about her relationships. She’s good friends with Riley Green, but they’ve both said they’re not dating. In August 2025, she announced a break from touring to prioritize her health. Outside of music, she journals and creates manifestation boards to visualize her goals. She also has two dogs and serves on the board of a pet rescue organization. --- Why She’s Special Authentic Songwriting: Her music comes from real life — heartbreak, personal stories, and no sugar-coating. Powerful Voice: She can hit emotional, soaring notes but also bring grit when needed. Rapid Rise: Through TikTok virality, traditional touring, and authentic storytelling, she’s broken into country music fast. Grounded: Even as she gains fame, she remains connected to her roots in Alabama. --- If you like, I can write a shorter, social-media–friendly bio (for Instagram, Spotify, etc.), or a Wikipedia-style profile — do you want me to do that?