Rising country star Ella Langley was three years old when she sang for the first time during a church service. Even then, she wasn’t afraid to be unapologetically truthful. “My mom tells a story where my grandpa sits down at the piano and we’re going to do ‘Amazing Grace,

Other top contenders include seven-time nominees Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with six nods.

Ella Langley is the leading nominee for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Six of her eight nods are for “you look like you love me,” her hit collaboration with Riley Green – single of the year, music event of the year, song of the year (as both artist and songwriter) and visual media of the year (as both artist and director).