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"Be Her"
Single by Ella Langley
from the album Dandelion
ReleasedMarch 23, 2026
GenreCountry
Length3:38
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Ella Langley singles chronology
"Choosin' Texas"
(2025)		 "Be Her"
(2026)		 "I Can't Love You Anymore"
(2026)
Music video
"Be Her" on YouTube

"Be Her" is a song by American country music singer Ella Langley. The song was serviced to country radio on March 23, 2026, as the second single from her second studio album, Dandelion.[1][2][3] Langley wrote the song with Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy, and Smith Ahnquist, and produced it with Ben West and Miranda Lambert.[4][5] It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, being blocked by her own song "Choosin' Texas".[6] The song inspired her debut fragrance in April 2026, developed in partnership with NOYZ.[7][8][9]

Composition

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According to co-writer Hardy, the song "basically wrote itself" in approximately 30 minutes during their writing session.[10] Described as a "neo-traditional" country ballad with a "steel-soaked" and "retro, '90s-inspired" feel, it features lush, reverb-laden guitars and ethereal pedal steel.[5] The track is an introspective "anthem" focused on self-worth and the longing for a life of simplicity and authenticity.[11] Lyrics depict an idealized version of a woman who is "grounded in her faith" and "completely comfortable in her own skin".[12]

Critical reception

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Critics have praised the song for its "vulnerability" and "raw honesty".[13] The Music Universe described it as "honestly and sharply written", highlighting Langley's "unmistakable vocal".[14]

Music video

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The official music video for "Be Her" was released on February 13, 2026, co-directed by Langley herself alongside Wales Toney.[15] The video mirrors her journey toward self-actualization, using symbolic imagery to bridge the gap between who she is and who she wants to become.[16]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Be Her"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 28
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[18]6
Canada Country (Billboard)[19]1
Colombia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[20]13
Denmark Airplay (Tracklisten)[21]14
Global 200 (Billboard)[22]25
Ireland (IRMA)[23]33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 35
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[25] 75
Nigeria Airplay (TurnTable)[26] 39
Portugal Airplay (AFP)[27]38
UK Singles (Official Charts)[28]43
UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[29] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[30]2
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[31]23
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[32]1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[33]2

Certifications

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Certifications for "Be Her"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[34] Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[35] Gold 15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[36] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Be Her"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States March 23, 2026 Country radio [3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Cruz, Yvette Dela (February 17, 2026). "Listen: Ella Langley Drops 'Be Her' Before 'Dandelion' Album". 102.7 Coyote Country. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Radio Updater on X: ".@ellalangleymsic’s “Be Her” will officially impact US Country Radio on March 23rd as the 2nd radio single from ‘Dandelion’ (via @TripleTigers). https://t.co/sUVp42xfDz" / X
  4. ↑ "ACE Repertory". www.ascap.com. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "'Be Her' by Ella Langley - Lyrics & Meaning | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Trust, Gary (May 11, 2026). "Ella Langley Takes Top 2 on Billboard Hot 100 With 'Choosin' Texas' & 'Be Her'". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Sink, Lauryn (April 24, 2026). "Ella Langley Debuts New Fragrance". MusicRow.com. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Be Her By Ella Langley | Eau de Parfum". NOYZ. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ Spruch-Feiner, Sara (April 23, 2026). "Exclusive: Noyz partners with Ella Langley to launch its first celeb-fronted scent at Stagecoach". Glossy. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ Piner, Chris (February 13, 2026). "How HARDY Knew Ella Langley's "Be Her" Was a Hit in 30 Minutes". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ Rockshot (February 14, 2026). "Ella Langley Turns Inward On Reflective New Single 'Be Her' Ahead Of Dandelion Release | Rockshot Magazine". rockshotmagazine.com. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ O'Connell, Madeleine (February 13, 2026). "Ella Langley Keeps the Hits Coming With New Song 'Be Her' Ahead of 'Dandelion' Release". Country Now. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ Braithwaite, Andrew (February 13, 2026). "Fans Say Ella Langley Is on a Roll With New Single "Be Her"". Music Talkers. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ Iahn, Buddy (February 13, 2026). "Ella Langley drops 'Be Her'". The Music Universe. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ Columbia (February 13, 2026). "Watch Ella Langley's 'Be Her' Video". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ Edwards, Jay (February 18, 2026). "Watch the video for Ella Langley's new song "Be Her"". K92.3. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Top 20 Colombia Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Airplay Top-20 – Hitlisten.NU – Danmarks officielle hitlister" (in Danish). Tracklisten. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 15/5/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  25. ↑ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 10th, 2026 – April 16th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  26. ↑ "TurnTable Nigeria Official Radio Songs: April 10th, 2026 – April 16th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  27. ↑ "TOP 100 - Lista". Audiogest. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 26/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  29. ↑ "This week on the UK Country Radio Airplay Chart:". Absolute Radio Country. March 8, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Ella Langley Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  34. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles for week of 6 July 2026". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  35. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Ella Langley – Be Her". Radioscope. Retrieved July 9, 2026. Type Be Her in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  36. ↑ "American single certifications – Ella Langley – Be Her". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
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