Ella Langley's career has been on a steep upward trajectory since her smash duet with Riley Green, "You Look Like You Love Me." Her hit single, "Choosin' Texas," is enjoying similar large-scale success. She proved its notable status on Sunday, May 17, at the annual ACM Awards. The event was held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Langley took home five honors, including Single of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Event of the Year for "Don't Mind If I Do" with Riley Green, and Female Artist of the Year, per People.
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That is some impressive haul of major accolades for one night! And all of them well-deserved by this outstanding artist. At 27, what the hard-working Hope Hull, Alabama, native is accomplishing is truly amazing.
Langley Movingly Expressed Her Appreciation to Some of Her Colleagues
Ella Langley made her wins not just about her. She went out of her way in her speech to graciously acknowledge and thank some of her female counterparts. Among them were Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, and Lainey Wilson. Langley seemed stunned by the magnitude of the honors she received, and by the depth of support she had from other country singers.
Wearing a striking white gown with silver bead detailing, Langley was overcome with emotion. In fact, to the point that it took the singer several seconds to compose herself enough to finally begin her speech. She said, "I'm trying to get to say something, but I can't. Thank you [to] the women in this room."
She Gave a Heartfelt Acceptance Speech
Langley added, "Today I was having a strange day — I don't know what it is about awards. I walked right into Lainey [Wilson]'s room, and I just got emotional, and she hugged me, wrapped me up, and started praying for me. And then all of a sudden, here comes Miranda Lambert in her little pink hat. I would not be standing up here without just [the] encouragement of so many women. Kelsea [Ballerini], thank you so much for loving on me." To Lauren Alaina, Ella Langley said, "I love you so much."
She also thanked her family and credited her religious faith as well.
