Ella Langley and Riley Green Nab Early ACM Win for Visual Media of the Year

When Ella Langley joined Riley Green onstage during his Country Thunder Florida set on Friday (May 2), little did they know the surprise that was to come.

While sharing the spotlight, the two country stars and frequent collaborators were halted when a video of country elite Reba McEntire appeared on the screen behind them.

“Sorry to interrupt, but I have some big news,” McEntire addressed the crowd, informing them that Langley and Green had just been awarded the Visual Media of the Year honor ahead of the Academy of Country Music Awards. “Congratulations to Ella and Riley! Can’t wait to celebrate with you both in Frisco!”

The award was for the music video to their 2024 mega-hit 'you look like you love me.' Langley was honored as both the song's artist and the director of the video.

While the ACM Awards are set to take place on Thursday (May 8), several honors have been doled out early. Langley has been a recipient of a couple of them.

During another festival outing, the young star's set was interrupted when longtime country star Miranda Lambert was also videoed in to share the news of Langley's New Female Artist of the Year win.

At this year's ACM Awards, Langley is the most nominated of the honorees, with eight nods in total. She will still be vying for Female Artist of the Year and her 'you look like you love me' is still up for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, as well as Music Event of the Year.

The 2025 ACM Awards will stream live exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Central.

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