Introduction
An incredible night for singer-songwriter, Sarah Langley, saw her take home five awards at this year’s ceremony — the most of any artist. She graced the stage for multiple performances during the live broadcast, a remarkable feat considering this was her inaugural year receiving nominations.
Navigating the Highs and Lows
Despite this immense professional triumph, Langley revealed in an interview on Audacy’s The Scotty Kay Show that the week leading up to the event was a significant mental health challenge. “I won’t lie, this last week has been probably one of the toughest mental health weeks I’ve had in a long time,” the artist confessed. She acknowledged the paradox of feeling this way amidst career-defining moments, saying, “Which is crazy, because so many good things are happening. So many things I’ve prayed for and dreamed about.”
Langley openly discussed her ongoing battle with mental health, describing it as “the disease of my family, really.” She emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “I think it’s important to talk about it and to share that just because I might seem like I’m on the top of the mountain right now, it doesn’t look like that all the time.”
A Platform for Advocacy
Earlier this year, Langley shared with Country Now that “mental health and addiction” have deeply impacted her family. Her personal experiences have fueled her desire to support others facing similar struggles, and she is committed to advocating for mental health causes throughout her career. In 2021, early in her career, she released “White Noise” on TikTok, a song she explained was inspired by her journey with depression and anxiety.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
During her recent interview, Langley admitted to experiencing “imposter syndrome” at the 2025 ACMs, particularly when reflecting on highlights like her duet with Miranda Lambert and her nomination for Female Artist of the Year alongside industry giants such as Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson. “I was actually just talking to Lainey and Miranda about this. I was like, ‘My imposter syndrome! What do you mean? How can I be in the same category as you two?’ That doesn’t make sense to me,” Langley shared.
Faith, Gratitude, and Impact
Ultimately, Langley finds strength in her faith and practices gratitude to maintain perspective during difficult times. “I think it’s just about being grateful. At the end of the day, just spinning it back on being grateful for what God’s given me and this place that I get to be in,” she reflected.
She also hopes her openness about her mental health struggles will positively influence others. “Hopefully my honesty and realness rubs [into] some little girl or boy that wants to do this,” she concluded, “[and they] get to see that it is tough, but tough things are worth going through if you want them.”