Introduction
The energy was electric at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, and a standout moment was undoubtedly Ella Langley and Riley Green taking home the Single of the Year award, presented by Realtor.com, for their hit collaboration.
A clearly moved Ella Langley, still catching her breath, shared some heartfelt words upon accepting the award. She reflected on their shared upbringing, saying, “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.”
Langley revealed the significance of the song for her songwriting journey, explaining, “It it taught me to just not care so much and write what you love and write what uh write what feels good.” She also gave a shout-out to Will Bundy for his production and expressed her gratitude to Riley Green for his contribution, noting how his second verse “just wrapped it all up.” With a touch of pride, she added, “I just want to say how cool it is that a song with talking verses won an award.”
Riley Green echoed the sentiment, expressing his pride in Langley 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. Thank y’all so much.”
This win celebrates a unique song that harks back to classic country storytelling while resonating with contemporary audiences. Congratulations to Ella Langley and Riley Green!