| "Be Her" | |
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| Promotional single by Ella Langley | |
| from the album Dandelion | |
| Released | February 13, 2026 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:38 |
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| "Be Her" on YouTube | |
"Be Her" is a song by American country music singer Ella Langley, released on February 13, 2026, as a promotional single from her upcoming second studio album Dandelion. [1] [2] Langley wrote the song with Jordan Schmidt, Hardy, & Smith Ahnquist, and produced it with Ben West and Miranda Lambert. [3] [4]
According to co-writer HARDY, the song "basically wrote itself" in approximately 30 minutes during their writing session. [5] 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. [4] The track is an introspective "anthem" focused on self-worth and the longing for a life of simplicity and authenticity. [6] Lyrics depict an idealized version of a woman who is "grounded in her faith" and "completely comfortable in her own skin". [7]
Critics have praised the song for its "vulnerability" and "raw honesty". [8] The Music Universe described it as "honestly and sharply written," highlighting Langley's "unmistakable vocal". [9]
The official music video for "Be Her" was released on February 13, 2026, co-directed by Langley herself alongside Wales Toney. [10] 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. [11]