They say it’s just friendship — but fans aren’t buying it.
Riley Green and Ella Langley have been sparking rumors ever since their smash hit duet, “You Look Like You Love Me,” took country radio by storm last year. The song was originally written by Ella with Aaron Ratiere, and Riley later jumped in to add his own verse. Fun fact: Ella had already recorded it as a solo track before Riley came on board.
@rileyduckman Excuse me Statesboro GA. #youlooklikeyouloveme #cigarsandguitars #rileygreen @Ella Langley
Ella has shared that the song came together quickly, inspired by the “talking country” style she grew up loving — she even credits David Allan Coe’s “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” as an early influence. When the duet finally dropped on Ella’s 2024 debut album Hungover, it exploded. The track not only hit #1 on country radio, but also earned them a CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year.
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Of course, with lyrics that flirty and undeniable chemistry on stage, dating rumors were inevitable. For months, fans speculated — but both Riley and Ella have been clear: they’re just friends. Riley even joked that people want to believe they’re together because “it makes the song more fun.” Still, rumors keep swirling, especially since Riley’s name has also been linked to Megan Moroney.
@allthisoceanandnofrank they do it best #ellalangley #rileygreen #gatajam @Riley Green @Ella Langley
Fast-forward to this past weekend in Statesboro, Georgia, where Riley and Ella performed their hit together — along with Riley’s fan favorite “Don’t Mind If I Do.” The crowd loved it, but what really got fans talking were the videos that surfaced afterward. TikTok lit up with clips of their performance, and let’s just say… people are reading between the lines again.
With Ella joining Riley as direct support on his upcoming Damn Country Music Tour, we’re going to see a lot more of these two together. Whether it’s just great stage chemistry or something more? Well, fans will definitely be watching.
