On April 25, 2023, during her performance at Rock the Country in Knoxville, Tennessee, Ella Langley was honored with the Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year. The announcement was delivered through a heartfelt video message from country music icon, Miranda Lambert, who is the most awarded artist in ACM history.

A Milestone Achievement

Langley’s recognition was highly anticipated, given that she led the nominations with a total of eight nods, surpassing other nominees in the new female artist category, including Kassi Ashton, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, and Jessie Murph, each with only one nomination.

Celebratory Message from Miranda Lambert

In her congratulatory video, Lambert expressed her pride: “I’m here to tell you how proud I am of you for being the top nominated artist for the Academy of Country Music Awards this year,” Lambert stated. She described Langley as her friend, co-writer, and a fellow advocate for dog rescue, emphasizing their deep connection within the music community. “We are gonna celebrate so big in Dallas, Texas! They ain’t even ready!”

Nomination Context

This year’s awards marked the second nomination for both Ashton and Cooke in the new female artist category, meaning they will not be eligible for future nominations. In contrast, Dasha and Murph retain the opportunity for second nominations due to ACM and CMA Awards policies.

Langley’s Other Nominations

At just 25 years old, Langley’s achievements extend beyond this award: she is also nominated for Female Artist of the Year and has four nominations for her hit song “you look like you love me,” featuring Riley Green. This duet has garnered accolades for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Event of the Year, and Visual Media of the Year, with Langley recognized as both the artist and songwriter in the Song of the Year category and as the artist and director in Visual Media of the Year.

Chart Performance

The song “you look like you love me” has reached impressive heights, peaking at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, No. 7 on Hot Country Songs, and No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. Langley’s debut album, *hungover*, has also made a significant mark, reaching No. 11 on the Top Country Albums chart and No. 49 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

Upcoming Celebrations

Langley is set to be celebrated for her achievements during the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. The ceremony will be streamed live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets for the event are available through SeatGeek.

Conclusion

The ACM Awards, produced by Dick Clark Productions, highlight the continuous evolution and talent in the country music scene. With Ella Langley’s rising star, the industry remains eager to see her future contributions and performances.