Country singer Ella Langley has quickly risen to superstardom in recent years. While her success may look sudden, she’s actually spent nearly a decade working hard to build her music career.
1. A True Southern Girl
Ella Langley grew up in Hope Hull, Alabama, a small town where she first started singing in church and on her family’s farm — even performing for cows as a child. The 26-year-old says buying a home back in her hometown after finding success helps keep her grounded and connected to her roots.
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2. Inspired By Her Grandparents
Her love for music was deeply influenced by her grandparents. After her grandfather passed away, she inherited his guitar and taught herself to play, beginning with Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.” Her grandmother also introduced her to piano lessons, which she later admitted she wishes she had continued.
3. Chasing Music From The Start
Ella performed at her high school talent show in 2016 before playing local bars, experiences that ultimately pushed her to move to Nashville and pursue music seriously.
4. She Began As A Songwriter
Before stepping into the spotlight as an artist, Ella built a strong reputation as a songwriter, contributing to projects like Elle King’s album Come Get Your Wife.
5. “Ella” Isn’t Her Full Name
She was actually born Elizabeth Camille Langley, with “Ella” becoming her stage name.
6. The Manifestation Queen
Ella believes strongly in manifestation, creating vision boards featuring goals like performing in stadiums — dreams she’s already started achieving. She even manifested her collaboration with Miranda Lambert on “Choosin’ Texas.”
7. Outdoorsy At Heart
An avid hunter and outdoorswoman, Ella grew up hunting white-tailed deer in Alabama alongside her father.
8. College Wasn’t Her Path
She attended Troy University before transferring to Auburn University but eventually left college after two years to focus fully on her music career.
9. Making Chart History
Her hit song “Choosin’ Texas” made history by reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, becoming the first song this decade by a primarily country solo female artist to achieve the milestone.
10. A Song That Started As A Joke
Her breakout hit “You Look Like You Love Me” was originally written as a joke with songwriter Aaron Raitiere. Later, Riley Green suggested adding a male perspective, turning the song into the duet fans know today.