It’s been a big year for rising country star Ella Langley. She dropped her debut studio album Hungover, landed a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her duet “You Look Like You Love Me” alongside Riley Green, and teamed up with Kameron Marlowe on the emotional track “Strangers.” But even with all the momentum behind her, Ella took a quiet moment to honor one of country’s greatest—George Strait.
In a simple, stripped-down setting—just her and a guitar in a dark room—Langley delivered a moving cover of Strait’s 1983 classic “You Look So Good In Love.” The original, written by Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and Glen Ballard, tells the story of a man who watches his former love find happiness with someone else. There’s pain, yes—but also a sense of peace in seeing her truly happy.
Langley captured that emotion beautifully. No flash, no frills—just a raw, heartfelt performance that connected with fans instantly. The video quickly racked up nearly 15,000 likes, with fans flooding the comments in appreciation. One wrote, “I love these old-school covers. You should do ‘Feelin’ Better’ while rolling on the tour bus—seems like the perfect vibe!” Another shared, “You are such a gorgeous woman without all the makeup—just so naturally beautiful with an angel voice.”
Ella Langley Talks Stage Fright—and Riley Green’s Pep Talk
Behind the scenes, Ella is just as relatable as ever. She recently opened up about dealing with pre-show jitters in an interview with Taste of Country. Her go-to mantra? “Don’t fall down.” But funny enough—she did recently take a spill on stage for the first time, and it made her a little more cautious (and more human in fans’ eyes).
Luckily, she had some encouraging words from her friend and collaborator Riley Green. “Riley’s like, ‘Just get up there and do your thing. Get up there and sing it,’” she recalled with a laugh.
As for Riley, even he admits to feeling nervous now and then—but joked, “I feel like I can hide a lot of emotions behind my mustache.”
With her grounded attitude, strong vocals, and deep respect for country’s roots, Ella Langley is proving she’s not only talented—she’s the real deal.
