Country rising star Ella Langley got the surprise of a lifetime—and it came straight from country royalty herself, Miranda Lambert. While performing at the Rock the Country music festival, Ella was just getting ready to sing her next song when something unexpected happened.
Suddenly, Miranda’s voice echoed through the speakers, catching everyone (especially Ella!) off guard. She turned to see Miranda on the big screen with a special video message—and it wasn’t just a quick hello.
Before dropping the big news, Miranda shared some heartfelt words. She called Ella her “soul sister,” co-writer, dog rescue buddy, and true partner-in-crime. And then came the moment that changed everything.
@ellalangleymusic1 my first @ACM Awards 🥹🫶🏼 thank you @Miranda Lambert! #acmawards #rockthecountry
“You, my friend, have won ‘New Female Artist of the Year’ at this year’s ACM Awards!” Miranda announced. “We’re going to celebrate big in Dallas, Texas. They ain’t even ready!”
The crowd exploded with cheers, and Ella—stunned but smiling—held back tears and powered through the rest of her set like a total pro. The emotional moment quickly made its way to TikTok, where fans flooded the comments with love and congratulations.
“Honey 😭 you are a treasure. So proud of you!!!!”
“Miranda Lambert is a legend—and Ella deserves this so much!”
“Keep pouring your truth into your music. You’re amazing.”
Later, Ella shared the moment on Instagram, proudly holding her ACM Award while posing with her dog. Her smile said it all.
With her breakout hit “You Look Like You Love Me” (featuring Riley Green) climbing the charts and her debut album named one of 2024’s best by The New York Times and Rolling Stone, it’s clear Ella is just getting started.
We’ll be watching to see what other trophies she might take home when the ACM Awards air on Thursday, May 8, 2025, streaming live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 8 p.m. ET from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas—hosted by none other than Reba McEntire.
Ella Langley, welcome to the big leagues. 💫
