Ella Langley and Riley Green lit up the stage at the 2024 CMA Awards with their slow-burning duet “You Look Like You Love Me” — and it was one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Dressed in a bold, sheer black outfit with feathered flair, Langley made her entrance straight from the audience. She sang the opening lines while walking through the star-packed crowd, even playfully tipping Michael Trotter Jr.’s cowboy hat during the lyric: “Well, I saw him walk in / With his cowboy hat.” It was a fun, flirty moment that immediately had the audience hooked.
The stage was set like a honky-tonk bar — complete with stools and bottles — when Riley Green joined in, strumming his acoustic guitar and dressed in classic country style: jeans, a crisp white shirt, and a black suede jacket. He started his verse while standing near the crowd, then walked up to meet Langley at the bar-like set, their voices blending seamlessly as they sang:
“Excuse me / You look like you love me / You look like you want me / To want you to come on home…”
Their chemistry was undeniable, and it’s no wonder the track won Musical Event of the Year. Fans couldn’t get enough of their harmonies, and the moment only added fuel to the fire around the already-viral hit.
From a Joke to a Hit
Believe it or not, Langley originally wrote the song as a joke. But with Riley Green lending his voice and charm, “You Look Like You Love Me” became a fan favorite — and one of Langley’s most streamed tracks. It also appears on her debut album hungover, which is quickly earning critical acclaim.
In an interview, Langley said Green was the perfect fit:
“We both grew up on the same kind of music… and when I think of talking in a song, I think of ‘You Never Even Call Me By My Name.’”
Green, meanwhile, told the CMA he never expected the song to blow up the way it did:
“It just kinda took on a life of its own. It became the biggest moment of the show — fans really connected to it.”
Tour News: Ella + Riley Hit the Road in 2025
The magic doesn’t end with the CMAs. Ella Langley is set to join Riley Green on his 2025 Damn Country Music Tour, bringing their duet — and that same onstage chemistry — to fans across the country.
A Night Full of Stars
The CMA Awards were packed with memorable performances, including sets from Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, and Kacey Musgraves. One emotional highlight? Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, and others paid tribute to Tom Petty with “American Girl.”
There were also some unexpected mashups, like Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims blending “Somethin’ Bout A Woman” with “Lose Control,” and Jelly Roll joining Brooks & Dunn for “Believe.”
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, the show was a mix of tradition, surprise, and standout talent — and no one shined brighter than Langley and Green.
Their performance wasn’t just a duet — it was a moment. And fans are already hoping for more.
