Ella Langley is riding high in her career right now—but behind the scenes, she’s dealing with something much deeper.
After leading the pack with a whopping eight ACM Award nominations, including six for her powerful duet with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me,” Ella walked away with five wins. Among the honors was New Female Artist of the Year, solidifying her as one of country music’s fastest-rising stars.
She even lit up the stage during the live show with a fiery performance of Miranda Lambert’s “Kerosene,” sharing the spotlight with the country queen herself. From dream-come-true collaborations to major wins, it looked like Ella was living her best life.
But during a recent chat on The Scotty Kay Show, the singer got real about what’s been going on beneath the surface.
“I won’t lie, this last week has probably been one of the toughest mental health weeks I’ve had in a long time,” Ella shared honestly. She admitted the timing felt strange—because on paper, everything looked perfect. “It’s crazy, because so many good things are happening. So many things I’ve prayed for and dreamed about,” she said. “It’s just the disease of my family, really.”
Ella explained that she chose to speak out because she knows others might be feeling the same way. “Just because I might seem like I’m on top of the mountain right now—it doesn’t look like that all the time,” she said.
Her source of strength? Faith and gratitude.
“For me, it comes back to being grateful,” she shared. “At the end of the day, it’s about shifting my focus and thanking God for where I am, even when it’s tough.”
By being open about her struggles, Ella Langley is reminding fans that success doesn’t mean immunity from pain—and that it’s okay to not be okay, even during life’s biggest moments.
