Introduction
While Ella Langley’s infectious duet “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green captivated audiences and topped charts following her 2024 album Hungover, it’s another track that’s now soaring to new heights. Her solo hit, “Weren’t For The Wind,” is officially the #1 song on country radio!
Langley shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a Reel of tour moments and exclaiming, “Weren’t for the wind is #1 on country radio baby!!!!! So proud of this song, everything that it’s done and continues to do. Thank y’all for loving this song.” The 26-year-old artist extended her gratitude to her co-writers, Joybeth Taylor and Johnny Clawson, and her entire team, concluding with, “So grateful today. God is good 🤍.”
The milestone has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians alike. Johnny Clawson celebrated with a simple, “We did it,” while singer Lauren Daigle commented, “One of my favorites!!! So well deserved.” Ella’s stylist, Stefani Colvin, noted she’s “Breaking records left and right,” and fans hailed her as “The new face of country music,” praising her “different and a breath of fresh air” voice.
Amidst the celebration, Langley also took a moment to reflect on her journey with co-writer Joybeth Taylor. In a heartfelt carousel of photos, she shared, “There’s no telling how many hours me and @joybethtaylor have put into having this moment together.” She recalled their shared dream of a #1 hit since writing their first song on her back porch, acknowledging the moments it seemed “pretty much impossible,” but their unwavering belief kept them going. “If you love my music, you also love Joybeth. I wouldn’t be the same without my sister in song and my favorite/best writing buddy,” she expressed, adding that she was “Sitting [on a] plane flying back to Nashville with tears rolling out of my eyes, thinking about how much we’ve talked about this moment and what it means to actually have it together. We did it JB.”
This achievement solidifies Ella Langley’s rising star in country music, promising an exciting career ahead.