Country star Ella Langley marked her breakout 2026 with two new tattoos honouring family rather than fame, getting inked before a Thursday show at Austin's Moody Center. Her rise, fuelled by hits such as "You Look Like You Love Me" and "Choosin' Texas," has made her one of country music's biggest names this year, and the fresh ink reflects her desire to keep the milestone personal rather than purely promotional.

Tattoo artist Hannah Matthews gave Langley a bird-on-a-branch design as a tribute to her late grandmother, along with her dog's name inked on her wrist, with more sessions already planned. In a separate interview with Variety while touring her album Dandelion, Langley named Chris Stapleton, Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles as dream collaborators, credited mentor Miranda Lambert for guiding her career, and said details of a possible third album remain under wraps.