Ella Langley Triumphs at the 80th Academy of Country Music Awards
Acclaimed Recognition
Ella Langley was honored with the title of New Female Artist of the Year during the Academy of Country Music Awards held on April 25th. The announcement was made while she was performing at Rock the Country in Knoxville, Tennessee, with Miranda Lambert delivering a heartfelt congratulatory message through a video.
Notable Nominations
Langley led the nominations at the 80th ACM Awards, securing an impressive eight nominations. Competing for the New Female Artist of the Year title alongside Cassie Ashton, Ashley Cook, Dasha, and Jesse Murph, Langley’s achievement was anticipated given her standout recognition in the country music realm.
A Personal Touch from Miranda Lambert
In her congratulatory video, Lambert expressed her pride in Langley’s accomplishments, stating, “This year, I’ve made it clear that I’m proud to be a top-nominated artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards. You are my friend, first and foremost, a fellow dog rescue advocate, and you are a co-writer. You are my soul sister and a partner in crime. We are going to celebrate so big in Dallas, Texas!”
Competition Details
Ashton and Cook received their second nominations in this category, which means they will not be eligible for the same award in the future. Meanwhile, Dasha and Murph can be nominated again due to the awards’ policies.
Langley’s Other Achievements
At just 25 years old, Langley also secured a nomination for Female Artist of the Year. Her hit collaboration with Riley Green, titled “You Look Like You Love Me,” is nominated across four categories, including Song of the Year and Visual Media of the Year. This popular duet has soared to number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart and has reached significant positions on other major charts.
Upcoming Celebrations
The culmination of the awards will occur at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, on May 8th. The event will be streamed live from the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, and fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets via SeatGeek.
Organizational Insights
The Academy of Country Music Awards, produced by Dick Clark Productions and owned by Penske Media, is renowned for celebrating excellence in the country music genre.