Ella Langley emerged as the breakout star at the Academy of Country Music Awards, despite Cody Johnson ultimately claiming the night's top honour, Entertainer of the Year. Langley’s remarkable evening began early, securing the coveted Song of the Year for her crossover hit "Choosin’ Texas," presented by none other than Michael Bublé.
An emotional Langley expressed her gratitude, stating: "I’m not at a loss for words very often. Thank you to the fans. I don’t know why you latched on to this song but thank you for doing it." Her success continued less than an hour later as she returned to the stage to accept Single of the Year for the same smash hit.