2024 was a breakout year for Ella Langley. She scored a big win with her hit collab “You Look Like You Love Me” alongside Riley Green and even hit the road with Morgan Wallen on his One Night at a Time Tour. But despite the bright lights of arenas, Ella isn’t forgetting the charm of Nashville’s iconic small venues. Recently, she brought her music—and a few talented friends—to the legendary EXIT/IN for a night fans won’t forget.

On stage with Ella were rising stars Maggie Antone, Carter Faith, and Madeline Edwards, joining her for a heartfelt performance of “Cowboy Friends” from her debut album Hungover. The song celebrates the cowboy lifestyle, but this performance also highlighted the bond between these women in country music. Antone has been turning heads with her debut album Rhinestoned, Faith has been steadily building momentum with her EP The Aftermath, and Edwards continues to shine after releasing her debut album Crashlanded in 2022. Together, they showed that Ella’s not just surrounded by cowboy friends—she’s surrounded by some seriously talented ones too.

Ella Langley’s Next Chapter

After such a huge year, Ella isn’t slowing down. The Alabama native has already started working on her sophomore album, set to carry her momentum into 2025.

In a recent appearance on the God’s Country podcast, she opened up about her process:

“I’m really excited about where I’m going next… I’m really just letting God take the wheel, honestly.”

Known for her honest songwriting, Ella believes that raw truth is what sets her music apart. She’s also finding inspiration in legends like Ronnie Milsap and George Jones, even curating a playlist of classics to guide her creative direction.

With her unstoppable drive, powerful voice, and fresh perspective, Ella Langley is carving out a place in country music that feels both timeless and brand new.