Introduction
Country music fans in Madison, Wisconsin, were treated to a memorable moment when rising star Ella Langley joined Morgan Wallen on stage for his “I’m the Problem Tour.” Filling in for Tate McRae, Wallen’s usual duet partner for “What I Want,” Langley made sure she was performance-ready with a clever trick up her sleeve—or rather, on her hand!
Before her second night performing with Wallen at Camp Randall Stadium, Langley shared a behind-the-scenes video showing her writing the lyrics to McRae’s verse on her left palm: “There are no hard feelings if you only wanna act like lovers do / For a night or two (Oh, oh yeah).” She even gave a quick vocal warm-up, proving she was more than up to the task. The video then cut to her absolutely nailing the live duet with Wallen, much to the crowd’s excitement.
Fans in the comments section were quick to praise Langley’s performance. “2 of my Favorite singers! Omg! That would be a dream to be at that concert!” one fan exclaimed, while another added, “You are too freaking cute. You did great!!!”
It seems the “cheat sheet” might have been a strategic move. One fan who attended both Madison shows revealed that Langley had a small lyrical slip-up on the first night. This likely prompted her to ensure a flawless performance on night two. The fan also commended Morgan Wallen’s supportive nature, noting, “Night one, he didn’t miss a beat when Ella fumbled (to a song that’s not hers) and that was gentlemanly.” They added, “And he brought her for Night 2 when he could’ve had anyone come in. And the high five just makes me adore and respect him even more. Ella, you’re a treasure. Keep giving us YOUR hits, girl.”
Langley’s relatable moment and impressive recovery only added to the buzz around her talent and her standout performance with one of country music’s biggest stars.