Country music’s rising powerhouse Ella Langley is already making history before the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards even kick off. The breakout star claimed two early wins for her chart-topping duet with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me,” including Visual Media of the Year—a surprise delivered via video by the legendary Reba McEntire during Green’s Country Thunder set in Tampa.
Just a week earlier, Langley learned onstage she’d been crowned New Female Artist of the Year, courtesy of a heartfelt video from Miranda Lambert, who called Langley her “soul sister in country music.”
These early honors solidify Langley as the most-nominated artist at this year’s ACMs. She’s still in contention for four more categories: Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Event of the Year, all tied to her hit collaboration with Green.
“You Look Like You Love Me” continues to dominate charts, reaching No. 1 on Country Airplay and breaking into the Billboard Hot 100. Fans can catch the full 2025 ACM Awards live on May 8, streaming globally on Prime Video and Twitch.
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