Ella Langley performed an acoustic version of her 'Be Her' smash at the 2026 ACM Awards.
Ella Langley performs at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.on Sunday night — but instead, she went the other direction with her performance of current crossover smash “Be Her.
”this week — rides a double-clapping disco groove. But for the ACMs stage in Las Vegas, Langley went fully unplugged, performing the envy anthem on acoustic guitar with just another pair of backing guitarist-singers for accompaniment.
The unexpectedly stripped-down and minor-sounding arrangement really brought out the hurt and yearning in the song, giving its “Paul McCartney Performs 'Band on the Run,' 'Coming Up' & 'Days We Left Behind' on 'SNL' Season FinaleEven before performing, Langley had been dominating the ACM Awards all evening, already being presented the trophies for song and single of the year , as well as music event of the year . Before the telecast, she had already won artist-songwriter of the year — and before the telecast was over, she also added one more statue to her haul with a W for female artist of the year.
“Be Her” is one of three hits Langley currently boasts in the top 10 of the Hot 100. While that hit climbs from No. 5-2 on the Hot 100 this week, it remains stuck behind her own “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 1 , and six spots ahead of her “I Can’t Love You Anymore” with Morgan Wallen at No. 8.
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