USA: Ella Langley has spoken about criticism of her public image and recent viral moments during an emotional concert speech in Columbus, Ohio, as her career continues to grow.
The 27-year-old country singer told fans she had faced more attention and opinions since becoming successful.
“I don’t think I’ve ever had more opinions on myself in my life than I have in this last year.”
Langley said the comments had affected her, especially remarks about “the way I look, speak, dress, move, sing and write.”
She said she started making music because she loves performing, but wondered if she could deal with the ongoing criticism.
“I don’t know if I’m strong enough for this, Lord.”
Langley said she now thinks about her younger self, who travelled far to follow her dream, including in a 15-passenger van and a Honda Accord.
“That’s the girl that rode in the 15-passenger van night after night after night. She rode in a Honda Accord night after night after night, chasing her dream, living on bar food, living on tip jar money.”
Her comments came after a video spread online showing Langley turning down a fan’s request for a date. Some social media users criticized her response.
Meanwhile, Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 weeks, passing the previous record of 22 weeks held by Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
The success marks another big moment in Langley’s growing country music career.
Reported By: Foreign Showbiz Reporter
