Introduction
The energy is still buzzing after Ella Langley and Riley Green took home the ACM Single of the Year presented by Realtor.com for their incredible collaboration! Backstage at the 60th ACM Awards, Ella was still catching her breath, a feeling she admitted has lingered since the song’s release.
Reflecting on their win, Ella shared a heartfelt sentiment about the track’s roots. “I grew up, and I know all three of us did, we grew up on classic country with a lot of talking in it – Conway Twitty, Johnny Lee, David Allen Co.,” she reminisced. This classic influence clearly shaped “Sounds Like Home,” a song that marked a turning point for Ella as a songwriter. She explained that it taught her to “just not care so much and write what you love and write what feels good.”
Ella also gave a shout-out to Will Bundy for his production and, of course, to Riley Green for his pivotal second verse, which she felt perfectly completed the song. Acknowledging the unique structure of their hit, she exclaimed how “cool it is that a song with talking verses won an award!”
Riley Green echoed Ella’s pride, beaming about her success and their shared Alabama roots. “I’m so proud of Ella and how she represents the home state of Alabama with me, and I’m so happy for her success, and I’m happy to be a part of this song,” he shared warmly.
This win is a fantastic testament to their artistry and the refreshing sound of “Sounds Like Home.” Congratulations to Ella Langley and Riley Green!