Ella Langley the journey so far. May 2026
Elizabeth Camille Langley (born May 3, 1999) is an American country music singer-songwriter from Hope Hull, Alabama. She grew up in a musically inclined family and began performing publicly in high school. Initially, she attended Troy University before transferring to Auburn University to study forestry, where she was also a member of the Phi Mu sorority.
Langley's early career saw her co-writing her first song "Clear the Clouds" in 2017 and releasing her debut single "Perfect" in 2018. She moved to Nashville in 2019, immersing herself in the local songwriting community and expanding her online presence during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, she signed a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and later a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records in February 2023. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut on February 17, 2023.
Her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, was released on May 19, 2023. Langley also co-wrote songs for other artists and collaborated with Kameron Marlowe on "Strangers." She opened for artists like Jon Pardi and Riley Green from 2023 to 2024 [1].
Langley's full-length debut studio album, Hungover, was released on August 2, 2024, and debuted at No. 77 on the Billboard 200. The deluxe edition, Still Hungover, released on November 1, 2024, re-entered the Billboard 200 at No. 49. Her song "You Look Like You Love Me," featuring Riley Green, went viral on TikTok, becoming her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart [1].
Her second album, Dandelion, was released on April 10, 2026. The lead single, Choosin' Texas, co-written with Miranda Lambert, became a Billboard Hot 100 number one hit and spent ten non-consecutive weeks at the top. Dandelion debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, marking her first number one album. The second single, "Be Her," peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first female Country singer in history to take the top 2 spots [1].
Ella Langley's artistry is influenced by rock, country, and folk, drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks and Willie Nelson. She combines Southern rock, folk, and country to create an authentic sound.