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Alabama Singer Ella Langley Reflects on Musical Upbringing

4/13/2026

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Ella Langley, a 26-year-old Alabama singer, discussed her Southern Baptist upbringing on the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast.
She recalled small-church experiences and the impact of judgment houses.
Langley was homeschooled.
She was raised in a musical family and released the EP Excuse the Mess in 2023.
Langley released Hungover in August 2024 and earned ACM New Female Artist of the Year in April 2025 from Miranda Lambert.

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Story summary

Ella Langley, a 26-year-old Alabama singer, discussed her Southern Baptist upbringing on the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast.
She recalled small-church experiences and the impact of judgment houses.
Langley was homeschooled.
She was raised in a musical family and released the EP Excuse the Mess in 2023.
Langley released Hungover in August 2024 and earned ACM New Female Artist of the Year in April 2025 from Miranda Lambert.