Not long ago, a new singer named Lainey Wilson got a huge surprise. In 2023, she was picked for nine awards at the CMA Awards, which is a big deal for country music stars. She ended up winning four of them: Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for her album “Bell Bottom Country,” and two awards for her song “wait in the truck” with another singer, HARDY. It was an amazing year for her as she started to become famous.
Now, two years later, another young singer is making waves just like Lainey did. On March 27, 2025, the nominees for the 2025 ACM Awards were announced. Among big names like Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton, a new artist named Ella Langley stood out. She got eight nominations, which is a lot for someone just starting out! Her popular song “you look like you love me” with Riley Green is up for awards like Single of the Year and Song of the Year. She’s also in the running for Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year. This is her very first time at the ACM Awards!
Lainey Wilson sees a lot of herself in Ella. They’re good friends, and Lainey is super proud of her. At a party in Nashville celebrating Lainey’s recent hit songs, she said, “Ella knows who she is. She works hard and isn’t afraid to chase her dreams. You need that energy in music, or someone else will take your spot. Ella’s one of those people who’s ready to shine.”
The ACM Awards will happen in May in Frisco, Texas. Lainey thinks Ella might win big, saying, “I bet she’ll sweep up lots of awards, and I’ll be cheering her on!” Lainey is happy to see people noticing Ella’s talent, especially since it’s not always easy for women in country music.
Lainey has her own reasons to smile too. She’s up for six awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, which she won last time. She’ll be competing against stars like Luke Combs and Jelly Roll to keep that title. Both Lainey and Ella are showing the world what they can do, and it’s going to be an exciting night!
