Ella Langley’s “Weren’t for the Wind” Soars to Number 1

Ella Langley is riding the breeze straight to the top! The Alabama-born country star just nabbed her second career number-one hit with “Weren’t for the Wind,” cementing her as the first solo female to claim the top spot on the US Country Radio chart in 2025. This gritty, heartfelt anthem, co-written with Joybeth Taylor and Johnny Clawson, captures Langley’s signature blend of Southern rock and raw honesty, resonating with fans who can’t get enough of her free-spirited vibe.

Hot on the heels of her 2024 smash “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green, which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and snagged the CMA Musical Event of the Year and ACM Single of the Year awards, Langley’s latest triumph proves she’s no one-hit wonder. Her debut album Hungover and its deluxe follow-up Still Hungover have showcased her as a force, blending outlaw-pop swagger with lyrics that hit like a shot of whiskey.

Langley’s journey from Alabama dive bars to Nissan Stadium’s CMA Fest stage is a testament to her hustle. “I’m just a real-life human being going through life like everyone else,” she told MusicRow, and fans are clearly vibing with that authenticity. With sold-out tours and collabs with heavyweights like Morgan Wallen, Langley’s star is shining bright. Here’s to the wind carrying her even higher.