From Hope Hull, Ala. to the biggest stages in America, Ella Langley has become country music’s “it” girl. But beyond just country music, Langley has made a name for herself in all genres of music.
The Allure of Ella Langley
While Langley has been chasing her music dreams since her college days without her signature band, it’s the last few years that have catapulted her into the spotlight.
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It started with her spoken word duet with Riley Green called “You Look Like You Love Me.” It addition to its unique sound and her dreamy signing partner, the song was incredibly catchy and a breath of fresh air in the genre. It earned her notoriety in a busy format filled with pop-leaning sounds.
The two quickly drew modern-day Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers comparisons as they followed it up with another duet from Green’s catalog called “Don’t Mind If I Do.” The success of both collaborations, gave the two of them a boost in the industry.
Ella Langley Presses Pause on Fame
In 2025, Langley was at the top of her game – or so everyone thought at the time. She had two success hits with Green, had pocketed a few awards and was touring with her duet partner and Morgan Wallen.
But rather than ride the tide, even if it overcame her, the rising country start pressed pause on her career to get her bearings straight. After notifying her fans of her plan, Langley disappeared from all social media platforms and Nashville for nearly a month.
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She took the time to go home and spend time with both family and Jesus. When the country starlet returned, she was centered and focused.
Ella Langley’s Unprecedented Success
The break turned out to be the exact thing Langley needed. She returned to music with a killer song called “Choosin’ Texas” that would change her career – and country music – forever. The track has broken countless records for female country artists and country music as a whole. Now, the sky is the limit for this powerhouse!
It’s Langley’s commitment to herself and her music is why we have included her in our list of the most important modern country artists. It’s also why she’s in our top 10. Keep scrolling to see her top songs that solidify her position on this list.
Criteria: This list of the 25 Most Important Modern Country Artists was curated by Taste of Country staff, who considered hard data (charts, streaming numbers, ticket sales etc …), perceived influence, awards and recognition and (most important) recent releases. We zoomed in on who is shaping country music with popular releases today.
Artists who’ve not released an album or notched a hit song on airplay or streaming charts in the last three years need to show their influence in other ways. An example is Carrie Underwood, who’s not released a new album in four years but is the most influential voice on America’s most popular singing reality show.
No: 25 Riley Green’s Top Songs | No. 24 Kelsea Ballerini’s Top Songs | No. 23 Tim McGraw’s Top Songs | No. 22 Blake Shelton’s Top Songs | No. 21 Eric Church’s Top Songs | No. 20 Jason Isbell’s Top Songs | No. 19 Kenny Chesney’s Top Songs | No. 18 Keith Urban’s Top Songs | No. 17 Dan + Shay Songs | No. 16 Jason Aldean’s Top Songs | No. 15 Megan Moroney’s Top Songs | No. 14 Tyler Childer’s Top Songs | No. 13 Carrie Underwood’s Top Songs | No. 12 Zach Top’s Top Songs | No. 11 Miranda Lambert’s Top Songs | No. 10 Kacey Musgraves’ Top Songs | No. 9 Shaboozey’s Top Songs | No. 8 Ella Langley’s Top Songs | No. 7 July 1 | No. 6 July 2 | No. 5 July 3 | No. 4 July 4 | No. 3 July 5 | No. 2 July 6 | No. 1 July 7
Top 10 Ella Langley Songs – Country Music’s Most Important Modern Artists
Gallery Credit: Jess Rose
