Ella Langley Reveals Next Album Will Be a Full Concept Record: “It’s the Coolest Thing I’ve Done”

Ella Langley Talks Sophomore Album Plans: “I’m Taking My Time”

Ella Langley isn’t ready to close the book on Hungover just yet. The Alabama native, whose debut album and deluxe edition (Still Hungover) have already delivered multiple hits, says fans will have to wait until 2026 for her highly anticipated sophomore record.

“My next record is not going to be out until 2026,” Langley told Audacy’s Katie & Company. “People move on from a record so fast. They drop 20 songs, give you one single, then move on. I don’t want to do that.”

Riding the Success of Hungover

Langley has plenty of reasons to keep her debut cycle alive. Her duet with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me,” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and won CMA Musical Event of the Year. Meanwhile, “Weren’t For The Wind” became her first solo chart-topper. Deeper cuts like “Nicotine,” “Hungover,” and “Better Be Tough” have turned into fan-favorites, making it easy to imagine another single rising from the record.

“I would love to try for another single off Hungover,” she admitted, though she hinted that a few stand-alone releases will keep fans fed in the meantime.

Building a Concept Album

While she’s letting her debut breathe, Langley is already deep into the creation of her second album. Unlike Hungover, which was a collection of her best early songs tied loosely together, this one will be built around a defined vision.

“This next record I’m going to put out is very much a concept piece,” Langley shared on Country Countdown USA. “It’s different from what I’ve done, but it’s still me. I’ve known the title for it since the day we shot the video for ‘You Look Like You Love Me.’ I’m co-producing the whole thing, and I’ve never been more excited about anything.”

For Langley, making the record feels like raising a child: “It’s all I’ve thought about every day. When it comes out, I’ll feel that same kind of pride because of how much I’ve put into it.”

A Few Extras Along the Way

Not every song she’s written will fit the album’s concept, but Langley teased that some of them may surface as singles. “They’re definitely a different taste than what the record is,” she explained, “but they’re still a side of me fans know. It’s exciting.”

Her latest release, “Never Met Anyone Like You” featuring HARDY, is already making noise and is expected to follow “Weren’t For The Wind” at radio.

On the Road

Even as she plans her next era, Langley is staying busy on tour. She recently extended her sold-out Still Hungover headlining run, added new dates that sold out in minutes, and continues to hit arenas and stadiums alongside Riley Green on his Damn Country Music Tour. She’s also been a special guest on Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour, joining him nightly to perform “What I Want.”

Taking the Long View

Ultimately, Langley says she’s not interested in rushing or copying anyone else’s blueprint. “I’m really just trying to do what feels right to me,” she said. “This is my art, this is my vision, and I want to put it out in a way that lasts.”

For now, fans can keep living in Hungover — a debut that not only introduced Ella Langley but gave her the space to start shaping what she hopes will be a career-defining second chapter.