Be Her

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ReleasedMarch 23, 2026
Length3:38
Label
"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. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.[6]

According to co-writer Hardy, the song "basically wrote itself" in approximately 30 minutes during their writing session.[7] 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.[8] Lyrics depict an idealized version of a woman who is "grounded in her faith" and "completely comfortable in her own skin".[9]

Critical reception

Critics have praised the song for its "vulnerability" and "raw honesty".[10] The Music Universe described it as "honestly and sharply written", highlighting Langley's "unmistakable vocal".[11]

Music video

The official music video for "Be Her" was released on February 13, 2026, co-directed by Langley herself alongside Wales Toney.[12] 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.[13]

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