Ella Langley’s ‘Be Her’: A New Anthem of Vulnerability and Admiration

Ella Langley is undeniably on a meteoric rise in the country music scene. Following the viral success of her duets with Riley Green – “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” – and a remarkable debut album, Hungover, Langley has continued to dominate the charts. Her recent single, “Choosin’ Texas,” achieved a monumental feat, reaching No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, marking a historic moment as the first song by a woman to simultaneously top the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts.

Teasing ‘Be Her’: A Glimpse into Langley’s Emotional Landscape

Now, the 26-year-old Alabama native is poised to release her next single, “Be Her,” the second offering from her highly anticipated sophomore album, Dandelion. Langley first sparked excitement with a social media teaser on February 10th, revealing a snippet of the song and its deeply relatable theme.

Co-written with the acclaimed HARDY, Jordan Schmidt, and Smith Ahnquist, “Be Her” delves into the universal feelings of insecurity and comparison. The lyrics, even in their brief preview, resonate with raw honesty:

Only smokes one on vacation, says just what she thinks / She don’t need validation or much of anything / I just wanna be her so bad, it hurts so bad.

This vulnerability is what sets Langley apart, connecting with listeners on a profoundly personal level. Fans have already expressed immense anticipation, with one Instagram user declaring it “Already my favorite song of 2026!”

Following a Historic Chart-Topper

“Be Her” has a significant legacy to follow. “Choosin’ Texas” wasn’t just a personal triumph for Langley; it broke barriers in the industry. Prior to Langley’s success, only three songs had achieved the triple No. 1 feat: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help” (feat. Morgan Wallen), and Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night.”

Langley celebrated this milestone on social media, expressing her gratitude: “We did it!! Choosin’ Texas is the #1 song on the @billboard #Hot100 🤯🥹 I can’t thank y’all enough for what you’ve done with this song, it blows my mind every single day. Here’s to women & country music.”

Dandelion: A New Chapter for Ella Langley

Fans can experience “Choosin’ Texas,” “Be Her,” and more on Langley’s streaming platform, Dandelion. Her sophomore album, Dandelion, is set to release on April 10th. Langley describes the album as a period of significant personal and artistic growth, stating, “This next record to me has so much growth in it. I feel the most myself I’ve ever felt.” She added, “I’ve thought about this record every single day for the last year and a half, and I’m so excited to finally say, welcome to Dandelion.”

You can find more about Ella Langley and her music on Billboard and American Songwriter.