Kevin Bacon is officially an “Ella fella.”
The Footloose actor recently showed some love for Ella Langley in a way fans didn’t see coming — by posting his own cover of one of her songs.
It’s the latest sign that Langley’s reach is growing well beyond country music.
Kevin Bacon’s Unexpected Cover
Bacon shared a video of himself covering Langley’s song “Be Her,” strumming along on guitar while his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, danced and sang beside him.
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The moment felt easy and personal, with Sedgwick clapping along as he worked through the chorus.
Langley caught wind of the video as it made the rounds online and kept her reaction simple: “This is it [with a heart emoji].”
A Song That’s Connecting
“Be Her,” written by Langley alongside HARDY, Smith Ahnquist, and Jordan Schmidt, has struck a chord with listeners thanks to its honest, introspective lyrics.
The track looks inward, focusing on the kind of person Langley hopes to be — someone grounded, confident, and comfortable in her own skin.
That kind of vulnerability is helping her connect with fans across genres — including some unexpected ones.
A Breakout Moment
The buzz comes as Langley releases her sophomore album, Dandelion, a project that’s already gaining traction beyond the country space.
Led by the success of “Choosin’ Texas,” the record shows a different side of the singer, balancing her rock-leaning edge with more personal, reflective moments.
Trusting Her Instincts
That willingness to lean into what feels right has been a recurring theme for Langley.
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During a recent appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, she shared how her now-signature bangs came from a last-minute haircut just before a show — a decision she admitted went “so bad.”
Instead of trying to fix it, she leaned into the look, telling her team to “full send it,” a choice that ultimately stuck and became part of her identity.
When It Pays Off
That same instinct has shown up in her music, too.
Langley also revealed she had to push back to release “You Look Like You Love Me,” the breakout hit that helped launch her career, after being told it might not work.
“I didn’t know what it was going to do, but I believed that it was different,” she said.
That belief paid off — and now it’s leading to moments like this, with fans as unexpected as Kevin Bacon joining in.
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