Be Her

2026 song by Ella Langley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"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]

ReleasedMarch 23, 2026
GenreCountry
Length3:38
Label
Quick facts Single by Ella Langley, from the album Dandelion ...
"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
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The song inspired her debut fragrance in April 2026, developed in partnership with NOYZ.[7][8][9]

Composition

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

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

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
Denmark Airplay (Tracklisten)[20]19
Global 200 (Billboard)[21]25
Ireland (IRMA)[22]33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] 35
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[24] 75
Nigeria Airplay (TurnTable)[25] 39
Portugal Airplay (AFP)[26]38
UK Singles (Official Charts)[27]43
UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[28] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[29] 2
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[30]23
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[31]1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[32] 2
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Certifications

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Certifications for "Be Her"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[33] Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[34] Gold 15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[35] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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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
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