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Ella Langley Predicts a Big Year Ahead for Rising Star Carter Faith
Rising country artist Carter Faith is quickly becoming one of Nashville’s most talked-about newcomers — and now, she’s earning high praise from one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars, Ella Langley, who recently took home the ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year.
During an interview on The Scotty Kay Show, Langley didn’t hold back her admiration for Faith’s artistry and potential.
“I think that Carter Faith is going to have a massive year,” Langley said. “She’s so creative, and she’s just right. She’s just one song away. I feel like she’s exactly where I was — I felt like I was one song away, and I really was just one song away. I think Carter is somebody who’s going to be around for a long time.”
Langley, who’s captured attention with hits like “Could’ve Been Her” and “Girl You’re Taking Home,” also shared her personal playlist of essential Carter Faith songs. Her top five picks include “Grudge,” “If I Had Never Lost My Mind…,” “Greener Pasture,” “Blue Bird” featuring Alison Krauss, and “Rock n’ Roll Me.”
Born and raised in North Carolina, Carter Faith discovered her love for country music through her grandfather’s old cassette tapes and soon began teaching herself to play piano and guitar. After a teenage heartbreak at 16, songwriting became her outlet — a path that eventually led to the release of her debut single in 2020.
Since then, Faith’s journey has been marked by steady, heartfelt growth. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022, opened for Ingrid Andress in 2023, and has continued to release music that blends classic country storytelling with a ’70s-inspired, free-spirited sound. Her latest single, “Grudge,” dives deep into emotional wounds with honesty and grace, solidifying her reputation as a “cowgirl hippie” — unafraid to bare her heart while standing tall in her strength.
Faith’s star continues to rise through impressive collaborations, including work with Riley Green on “You Look Like You Love Me,” as well as with Sam Williams, Carly Pearce, and Alison Krauss. Touring alongside Luke Grimes and 49 Winchester has further cemented her growing influence on the national stage.
Meanwhile, following her own career-defining ACM win, Langley reflected on her success backstage with heartfelt emotion.
“I’m at a loss for words — which, if you’ve ever met me before, you know that’s hard to do,” she said with a laugh. “Just grateful. Grateful is the word I keep saying. It’s all I can say, really.”
With one star shining and another on the rise, it’s clear that the next chapter of country music is in very good hands — and Ella Langley has no doubt Carter Faith will be one of the voices leading it.