Ella Langley Shares How She’s Learned to Handle the Criticism That Comes With Success

Ella Langley got candid with fans about one of the biggest challenges that has come with living out her dreams during a recent stop on her Dandelion Tour.

The powerhouse singer/songwriter has been making it a habit to open up with fans more before introducing certain songs on the set list of the headline run, and her sold-out show at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH, was no different. During the show, she slowed things down, sat on stool and opened up about the amount of criticism that has come with her massive rise in success over the past year.

“Growing up in a small town, this is saying a lot. I don’t think I’ve ever had more opinions on myself in my life than I have in this last year,” Langley admitted to the packed crowd.

She goes on to say that everything, from the way she looks and speaks to the clothes she wears, the way she moves, and even the way she sings and writes her music has been picked apart by the public.

“At first it bothered me. I won’t even lie. At first I was like, what am I going to do about this? I don’t know, if this is what I’m signing up to do, I don’t know about this. I signed up to sing music and I love to do what I do, but if this is what it’s going to be the whole entire time, I mean, s**t, I don’t know if I’m strong enough for this, Lord. I don’t know.”

When those moments of doubt and fear start to creep in, Langley thinks about her younger self and imagines that those harsh words are being directed to that girl who worked so hard to get her to this point in her life and career. This reminds her just how strong she has been and how far she has come.

“That’s the girl that rode in the 15 passenger van night after night after night. She rode in a Honda Accord night after night after night, chasing her dream, living on bar food, living on tip jar money. She didn’t have anything but a dream and the ability to get up and do it every single day. So I’m going to tell you right now, I am proud of that girl that everybody seems to be picking on a little bit,” Langley stated with confidence as she closed out her moment of reflection.

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This vulnerability came as the “Be Her” singer continues The Dandelion Tour, which is set to wrap up on October 31 with a final show at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Despite any criticism that lies ahead, Ella Langley’s career continues to move forward at a rapid pace. She has plenty to look forward to in the coming months, including her tour, along with the 2026 CMA Awards in November. She is headed into the star-studded night a top-nominee with nine nominations, adding another major milestone to what has already been a massive year for her.