Ella Langley brought her undeniable star power to the star-studded annual 2026 Billboard Women in Music event.
Fresh off scoring her first major No. 1 hit, the country star wowed everyone with charisma and striking fashion choices as the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles lit up with the industry’s glitz and glam.
Hosted by Keke Palmer, the red carpet was filled with stars dressed to the nines as they strutted their jaw-dropping looks in long gowns, while some, like Tyla and Korean pop star Ejae, opted for a creative red carpet outfit.
As for Tate McRae, Teyana Taylor and Victoria Justice, they went for a sultry chic style with corsets.
On the other hand, Langley went for a modest and elegant look for the evening.
The 27-year-old singer took to social media to share behind-the-scenes moments during the event.
Langley’s outfit featured an all-white suit set from Schiaparelli that highlighted the designer’s signature structured tailoring.
The ensemble featured a long-sleeved fitted blazer paired with a high-waisted pencil-cut skirt. She completed the look with black peep-toe heels and a black and gold clutch from the Italian fashion designer.
Apart from the simple white ensemble, she left the audience in awe after hitting the stage in a Markarian Odessa paneled jacquard gown.
As for her glam, the singer went for dramatic yet minimal makeup while styling her hair in a messy updo.
“What a massive honor to receive the Powerhouse award last night. Thank you, @billboard!” the caption reads.
Fans swooned over the Alabama native, praising her effortless look and standout red carpet presence.
“ICONIC AS HELL,” one wrote.
“Ella is my style icon @schiaparelli,” a commenter said.
“Ms. Ella is looking beautiful here,” a follower remarked.
Apart from the reactions regarding her red carpet look, fans are also congratulating the singer for her recent achievement.
“Stunning! Congratulations on your well-deserved award,” an Instagram user commented.
“Congratulations, but please don’t go Hollywood on us. We love that country girl vibe. Stay true to yourself,” a fan said.
The same goes for another who noted, “Congratulations on the award, proud of you. This album is making you open up more and you are here. You lost yourself, but you overcame and conquered. That’s what being her is all about. I wish you the world because you deserve it. There’s plenty more coming your way in life so just stay strong and be her.”
Presented by fellow country singer Lainey Wilson, Langley was honored with the prestigious Powerhouse Award, a recognition given to artists who have shown commanding presence and commercial dominance through radio play, streaming and sales.
During her acceptance speech, the rising country star expressed her deep gratitude for the people who helped her succeed in her career.
“To me, Powerhouse is strength, resilience,” she said, adding, “It’s coming back when you don’t necessarily want to, but you feel like ‘I’m going to, I’m gonna fight for this, I’m gonna fight for this thing that I love to do.’ And this is something that I’ve wanted to do my whole entire life. There hasn’t been another dream for me. There wasn’t a day that I wanted to be anything else.”
The singer also added that all the years of her hard work didn’t go to waste and that being recognized as a “Powerhouse” in music proves that her efforts paid off.
Prior to her Billboard Women in Music award, Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” entered the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 in February 2026.
The single also topped the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, marking a historic moment as the longest-running No. 1 by a woman on a country song.
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