"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. Langley wrote the song with Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy, and Smith Ahnquist, and produced it with Ben West and Miranda Lambert. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, being blocked by her own song "Choosin' Texas". The song inspired her debut fragrance in April 2026, developed in partnership with NOYZ.
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Composition
According to co-writer Hardy, the song "basically wrote itself" in approximately 30 minutes during their writing session. 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. The track is an introspective "anthem" focused on self-worth and the longing for a life of simplicity and authenticity. Lyrics depict an idealized version of a woman who is "grounded in her faith" and "completely comfortable in her own skin".
Critical reception
Critics have praised the song for its "vulnerability" and "raw honesty". The Music Universe described it as "honestly and sharply written", highlighting Langley's "unmistakable vocal".
Music video
The official music video for "Be Her" was released on February 13, 2026, co-directed by Langley herself alongside Wales Toney. 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.