Beyond the awards and praise she’s earned for her hit “You Look Like You Love Me,” Ella Langley has also found herself at the center of plenty of speculation. After collaborating with Riley Green on the song, fans became convinced the two were secretly dating, pointing to “evidence” they claimed proved a romance. Both Langley and Green have repeatedly shut down the rumors, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from buzzing.
Now, however, it seems Green may have some unexpected competition. A United States Marine recently caught fans’ attention after publicly inviting Langley to attend the Marine Corps Ball with him.
The Marine Corps Ball is a time-honored celebration of the Corps’ history, complete with food, music, dancing, and the iconic cake-cutting ceremony. Add a few hundred Marines to the mix, and it becomes an unforgettable event. Hoping to give Langley a glimpse into that tradition, Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Corson decided to extend an invitation of his own.
While celebrities are often invited to proms or weddings, Corson took a different approach. “It’s kind of a Marine Corps thing,” he explained. “People are always inviting different celebrities. I joked about it in the office, like, ‘I’ll invite somebody,’ and then I actually did.” The entire moment was captured on video.
@cor__nation @Ella Langley would you do me the honor of being my guest to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball for the 250th birthday. P.S. if you’re seeing someone, my apologies king 🇺🇸🇺🇸
In the clip, Corson even asked ChatGPT to calculate the odds of Langley saying yes. Though the chances weren’t high, they were enough to give him confidence. He went on to deliver his invitation with humor and sincerity, saying he wanted Langley to experience Marine Corps culture for a night. He joked about not having the voice to sing to her, offered to share a little Jack for the evening, and wrapped it up with a clever line about hoping she’d be “Choosin’ Utah” for the night.
The video, first posted in November, quickly gained traction. While Langley hasn’t publicly responded, fans overwhelmingly rallied behind Corson—some even volunteering to take her place if she declined.
Comments poured in urging Langley to attend, praising Corson’s courage, and wishing him luck. With the Marine Corps Ball set for January 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah, time was tight, leaving Langley just a day to travel if she chose to accept.
Regardless of how it ends, Corson’s heartfelt invitation has already struck a chord. Whether or not Langley says yes, the Marine’s bold gesture has won over country music fans and earned widespread support online.