Country singer Ella Langley has a big reason to celebrate! She just found out that she’s leading the nominations at the 2025 ACM Awards with eight nominations — more than any other artist this year.
Her emotional and honest reaction to the news is winning hearts online. The moment she found out was captured in a video she posted on her Instagram Stories, where she looked totally shocked and couldn’t believe what was happening.
Ella Langley’s Priceless Reaction Goes Viral
In the video, Ella looks directly at the camera and says, “Are y’all fakin’ me? Y’all have got to be fakin’ me!” She then hides her face in a pillow and lets out a big scream of joy and disbelief before the video cuts off.
Her fans loved the raw emotion and realness of the moment, showing how much this recognition means to her.
What Is Ella Langley Nominated For?
Out of her eight nominations, six are thanks to her hit duet with Riley Green called “You Look Like You Love Me”. The song was everywhere in 2024 — you could hear it playing in almost every country bar!
Here’s a breakdown of the categories the song is nominated in:
- Single of the Year (for the artist)
- Song of the Year (for the songwriter)
- Music Event of the Year
- Visual Media of the Year (for the music video)
Because Riley Green also worked on the song, he is nominated for these awards too.
In addition to these, Ella Langley is also nominated for:
- New Female Artist of the Year
- Female Artist of the Year
These nominations show how far she has come in just one year.
Ella Langley’s Big Year in Country Music
Ella is from Alabama and had a massive year in 2024. Her debut studio album, Hungover, came out on August 2, and soon after, she released “You Look Like You Love Me” to country radio. The track quickly became her first No. 1 hit, proving she’s not just a rising star — she’s already making a big mark.
When Are the 2025 ACM Awards?
The 60th annual ACM Awards will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The event will take place at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. Country legend Reba McEntire will return as the host for the evening.
This year’s show is expected to be one of the biggest yet, and with Ella Langley leading the nominations, fans are excited to see what happens next.