Ella Langley Explained

Ella Langley
Birth Name:Elizabeth Camille Langley
Birth Date:3 May 1999
Birth Place:Hope Hull, Alabama, United States
Genre:Country
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2021–present

Elizabeth Camille Langley[1] (born May 3, 1999),[2] known professionally as Ella Langley, is an American country music singer-songwriter from Hope Hull, Alabama signed to Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records.[3] [4]

Background

Langley was born in Hope Hull, Alabama and performed locally at bars and festivals until relocating to Nashville in 2019.[3] Langley has released a string of promotional singles, toured as an opening act for several high-profile country artists, and landed several cuts as a songwriter including five tracks on Elle King's Come Get Your Wife and Runaway June's "Make Me Wanna Smoke".[3] [5] In February 2023, it was announced that Langley had signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records,[4] and she made her Grand Ole Opry debut on February 17, 2023.[6] [7] She released her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, on May 19, 2023.[3] Langley also recorded a duet with Kameron Marlowe, "Strangers", which was released as the lead single from Marlowe's second studio album, Keepin' the Lights On.

Langley's full-length debut studio album, Hungover, was released on August 2, 2024. Several promotional singles were released ahead of the album, including "You Look Like You Love Me", which features Riley Green. It became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 53.[8] It was released as Langley's debut single to country radio on August 5, 2024.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[10]
US
Country

[11]
CAN
[12]
Hungover
  • Release date: August 2, 2024[13]
  • Label: Sawgod/Columbia
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
77 17 68

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
EP details
Excuse the Mess[14]
  • Release date: May 19, 2023
  • Label: Sawgod/Columbia
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[15]
US Country
[16]
US Country Airplay
[17]
AUS
[18]
CAN
[19]
CAN Country
[20]
IRE
[21]
NZ
[22]
UK
[23]
WW
[24]
"You Look Like You Love Me"
202436 13 41 67 33 53 66 19 59 89Hungover

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Country Airplay
[25]
US Country
[26]
"Strangers"
20245843Keepin' the Lights On

Promotional singles

TitleYearCertificationsAlbum
"If You Have To"2021rowspan="3"
"Damn You"2022
"Hey Ma I Made It"
"Country Boy's Dream Girl" Excuse the Mess
"That's Why We Fight"
[28]
2023
"Paint the Town Blue"2024Hungover
"Nicotine"
"Hungover"[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Songview Writer/Composer Search . BMI . July 18, 2024.
  2. C6kdu_kN6MX . ellalangleymusic . Had the best day #25 . May 4, 2024 . Ella . Langley . July 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: About — Ella Langley. Ella Langley. July 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: Sony Music Nashville Signs Ella Langley. LB Cantrell. February 24, 2024. Music Row. July 17, 2024.
  5. Web site: Runaway June Releases Fiery New Anthem "Make Me Wanna Smoke". Lisa Konicki. May 20, 2023. American Songwriter. July 17, 2024.
  6. Web site: Ella Langley — My Opry Debut. March 23, 2023. YouTube. July 17, 2024.
  7. Web site: It was an honor to introduce Ella Langley Music at her Grand Ole Opry debut this past Friday.. Jamey Johnson. February 19, 2023. Facebook. July 17, 2024.
  8. Zellner . Xander . Hot 100 First-Timers: Ella Langley Scores First Entry With Riley Green Duet 'You Look Like You Love Me' . . July 6, 2024 . July 17, 2024.
  9. USRadioUpdater. 1819448854024253730. "You Look Like You Love Me" by @ellalangleymsic ft. @RileyGreenMusic is now going for immediate airplay at US Country Radio (via #NashvilleHarbor). It will officially impact the format on August 5th.. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024.
  10. billboardcharts. 1823109018522415301. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200.... August 12, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  11. Top Country Albums: Week of August 17, 2024. Billboard. August 13, 2024.
  12. Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of August 17, 2024. Billboard. August 13, 2024.
  13. Web site: Ella Langley Readies Debut Album, 'Hungover'. LB Cantrell. June 7, 2024. Music Row. July 17, 2024.
  14. Web site: Excuse the Mess — Album by Ella Langley. May 19, 2023. Apple Music. July 17, 2024.
  15. Riley Green Chart History: Billboard Hot 100 . Billboard . July 9, 2024.
  16. Riley Green Chart History: Country Songs . Billboard . July 9, 2024.
  17. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. August 9, 2024. August 10, 2024.
  18. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 July 2024. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1795. 4. July 29, 2024.
  19. Riley Green Chart History: Canadian Hot 100 . Billboard . July 9, 2024.
  20. Riley Green Chart History: Canada Country . Billboard . August 13, 2024.
  21. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. July 13, 2024.
  22. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2024. July 26, 2024.
  23. Web site: Ella Langley/Riley Green songs and albums full Official Chart history. Official Charts Company. July 12, 2024.
  24. Riley Green Chart History: Billboard Global 200 . Billboard . July 16, 2024.
  25. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. July 12, 2024. July 13, 2024.
  26. Hot Country Songs: Week of February 5, 2024. Billboard. February 6, 2024.
  27. United States. Ella Langley. August 6, 2024.
  28. Web site: Spotify . 2024-08-06 . open.spotify.com.
  29. Web site: Spotify . 2024-08-06 . open.spotify.com.