Liputan6.com, Jakarta Talented country singer Ella Langley made history on the prestigious 2025 CMA Awards stage.
The 59th annual ceremony, held on November 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, witnessed the star's resounding triumph.
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Langley took home two major awards, cementing her position as one of the most promising talents in the country music industry.
This victory was achieved thanks to her collaboration with Riley Green on the song "You Look Like You Love Me."
The song not only won Music Video of the Year but was also named Single of the Year, a remarkable achievement.
This achievement at the 2025 CMA Awards adds to the long list of awards Ella Langley has won throughout the year.
She also previously received significant recognition at the ACM Awards.
Ella Langley's Historic Win at the 2025 CMA Awards
A crowning moment for Ella Langley occurred on November 19, 2025, at the 59th CMA Awards.
On that glittering night, she earned her first win at the most prestigious country music awards ceremony.
She took home two prestigious awards, cementing her place among the country music elite.
The first award was Music Video of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me," a collaboration with Riley Green.
Interestingly, Ella Langley co-directed the video, alongside John Park and Wales Toney, showcasing her multidimensional talent.
Furthermore, "You Look Like You Love Me" also won Single of the Year.
This award, produced by Will Bundy and mixed by Jim Cooley, underscored the exceptional production quality.
Ella Langley is also one of the most nominated artists at the 2025 CMA Awards, with six nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year.
Ella Langley Profile: From Hope Hull to the World Stage
Ella Langley, whose full name is Elizabeth Camille Langley, was born on May 3, 1999.
She hails from Hope Hull, Alabama, a rural area on the outskirts of Montgomery that shaped her character and music.
Raised on a farm by her parents, Jason and Heather Langley, along with two brothers and a younger sister, she grew up in a Baptist family passionate about music.
Ella's love of music began with her grandfather, who played various instruments and often invited neighbors over for jam sessions.
After her grandfather's death, her father re-stringed his guitar for Ella when she was 14.
That same night, Ella successfully learned to play Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds," marking the beginning of her musical journey.
Langley's musical influences are diverse, encompassing rock, country, and folk.
She used to listen to classic rock and country in her father's truck, as well as '80s new wave and folk in her mother's car.
Ella admires artists like Stevie Nicks and Willie Nelson, particularly for the honesty and rawness of their songwriting, which is also a hallmark of her work.
Ella Langley's Career Journey and Milestones
Ella Langley's first public performance was at her high school's talent show, Hooper Academy, in 2016.
Since then, she has been actively performing at various local venues, honing her skills in front of a large audience.
In 2019, Langley made the significant decision to move to Nashville, Tennessee, the center of world country music.
In Nashville, she quickly immersed herself in the local songwriting community, participating in numerous songwriting sessions to develop her talent.
The COVID-19 pandemic that swept the globe presented an opportunity for her.
Langley shifted her focus to livestreaming and successfully expanded her online presence, particularly through the platform TikTok, which helped her reach a wider audience.
A significant career milestone came in 2021, when she signed her first publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.
Then, in February 2023, he signed a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records.
His debut at the Grand Ole Opry on February 17, 2023, was a historic moment.
His debut EP, "Excuse the Mess," was released on May 19, 2023, and went on to garner over 120 million streams within a year.
His debut album, "Hungover," was released on August 2, 2024, featuring hits like "You Look Like You Love Me" with Riley Green and "Weren't for the Wind."
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, and later went gold.
In 2025, his solo single "Weren't for the Wind" became his first No. 1 song.
Langley is also known as a prolific songwriter, with five songs on Elle King's album "Come Get Your Wife" and Runaway June's single "Make Me Wanna Smoke."
Other Recognitions and Achievements
Before her triumph at the CMA Awards, Ella Langley also achieved remarkable success at the 2025 ACM Awards.
She was named ACM New Female Artist of the Year ahead of the 60th annual ceremony, held on May 8, 2025.
This recognition marked the beginning of her dominance in the country music scene.Langley received eight nominations at the 2025 ACM Awards, becoming the most-nominated artist that year.
On the night of the awards ceremony, she took home a total of five trophies, including Visual Media of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me" (as artist and director), New Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Music Event of the Year.
The song "You Look Like You Love Me" itself won two ACM Awards and a People's Choice Award.
In addition to these prestigious awards, Ella Langley was also named to CMT's "2024 LISTEN UP" list and featured on numerous "artists to watch" lists.
"You Look Like You Love Me" also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and managed to break through No. 53 on the Hot 100.
All of these achievements confirm Ella Langley's position as a rising star in the music industry.