“I’m so lost, I don’t know what to say.” Ella Langley’s voice cracked as she stood under the spotlight, dressed in an elegant black gown, holding her very first ACM trophy. Her hands trembled. Her eyes welled with tears. The crowd inside the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, erupted into applause—but for a few seconds, time stood still.
That moment—when she and Riley Green won Music Event of the Year for their powerful duet, “You Look Like You Love Me”—was one of the most emotional highlights of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards.
As the announcement rang out, the crowd rose to its feet. Cameras caught Ella and Riley sharing a heartfelt embrace before heading to the stage, visibly overwhelmed by the news.
With tears still in her eyes, Ella took the mic first. “This is my first ACM Award,” she said, her voice full of disbelief and gratitude. “This song came from such a vulnerable place in my life. To see it reach people and mean something to them… it’s beyond anything I imagined.”
She thanked her team, her family, and most of all, the fans who helped turn their duet into a breakout hit.
Then it was Riley Green’s turn. Humble and heartfelt, he praised his duet partner. “Ella brought this song to life in the most beautiful way,” he said. “I’m just lucky I got to be part of it. Thank you to everyone who believed in this track, and to country music—for still honoring songs that come from the soul.”
“You Look Like You Love Me” is more than just a ballad—it’s a slow-burning southern story about that powerful, unforgettable moment when you meet someone who feels instantly familiar. With Ella and Riley’s voices melting together in harmony, the song captured hearts across the country.
Its emotional pull was undeniable. In addition to Music Event of the Year, the song also won Single of the Year and Visual Media of the Year—a rare sweep that speaks to the depth of its impact.
As Ella and Riley walked off the stage, the applause still echoing, it was clear this wasn’t just a win—it was a career-defining moment. A moment that reminded everyone watching of the magic that happens when music is honest, heartfelt, and real.
