Ella Langley had a night to remember at the 2025 ACM Awards, marking a huge milestone in her rising career. With a whopping eight nominations—more than any other artist this year—she’s clearly making waves in country music. Her smash collaboration with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me,” earned six nominations alone, alongside nods for Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year.
Even before the show kicked off, Ella had already snagged three wins. But the biggest moment came during her live performance, when an unexpected message popped up on the jumbotron. It was none other than her friend and country superstar Miranda Lambert delivering the surprise of the night.
Miranda said warmly,
“I’m so proud of you for being the most-nominated artist at the ACMs this year. You’re my friend, my fellow dog rescue advocate, co-writer, and partner in crime. But I’ve got even bigger news—you’ve just won New Female Artist of the Year.”
Overcome with emotion, Ella tearfully thanked her fans in a heartfelt message:
“Every day I’ve prayed and worked for this. Everything I’ve ever done has been to get to this moment. I’m so grateful for my team and for fans who truly hear my heart in these songs. I’m just a real person going through life, and I’m honored that my music resonates with so many of you.”
A Performance to Remember
Ella lit up the ACM stage with a high-energy performance of her hit “Weren’t for the Wind.” Dressed in sleek black and wielding a tambourine, she commanded the stage with passion and grit. But the night’s biggest musical highlight came when she teamed up with Miranda Lambert for a fiery duet of “Kerosene.”
It was a full-circle moment—Miranda, who had just surprised her with the award, now stood beside her, sharing the stage for a powerhouse performance that left the crowd buzzing.
Ella Langley didn’t just win an award—she won hearts and cemented her place as one of country music’s brightest new stars.
