Who is singer and songwriter Ella Langley?
Ella Langley is an American country singer and songwriter. Born Elizabeth Camille Langley on May 3, 1999, in Hope Hull, Alabama, she performs under the name Ella Langley. She has built a growing profile in contemporary country music through her songwriting, live performances, and recordings, including the 2024 hit collaboration “you look like you love me” with Riley Green. Her music blends modern country production with traditional country, Southern rock, and storytelling-oriented influences.
Background/biography
Langley grew up in Alabama and has spoken publicly about being raised in the South. She later attended Auburn University, where she began pursuing music more seriously. During her college years, she performed at local venues and developed her skills as a songwriter and live entertainer.
After college, Langley moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to focus on a professional career in country music. She gained experience by writing songs, performing regularly, and building an audience through independent releases and touring.
Music career
- Excuse the Mess (2023) — debut EP.
- Hungover (2024) — studio album.
- “you look like you love me” with Riley Green (2024) — country duet from Hungover.
- “Country Boy’s Dream Girl” — early single that helped introduce her to a wider country audience.
- “That’s Why We Fight” — a song associated with her early catalog and live performances.
Langley’s recordings often center on direct, conversational lyrics about relationships, heartbreak, self-confidence, drinking culture, and Southern life. Her work has been supported by country radio exposure, streaming audiences, and appearances on major country tours and festival lineups.
Her collaboration with Riley Green, “you look like you love me,” became a major career moment in 2024. The song’s playful traditional-country framing and duet format helped it reach a broad audience and brought Langley additional attention within the country music industry.
The breakout of “you look like you love me”
“you look like you love me” stood out for its spoken-word opening, flirtatious exchange between Langley and Green, and an approach that drew on classic country duet traditions. The song became closely identified with Langley’s rise from an emerging Nashville performer to a more prominent country recording artist.
Fun facts about Ella Langley
- Her birth name is Elizabeth Camille Langley.
- She is from Hope Hull, Alabama.
- She attended Auburn University before relocating to Nashville to pursue music.
- Her stage name, Ella Langley, is derived from her given name and surname.
- She has cited country and Southern rock sounds as influences on her artistic direction.
