Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore left the Nashville Songwriter Awards together on Tuesday, an exit that multiple sources have confirmed as evidence of their dating relationship. The pair attempted to keep their romance discreet by exiting through a side door, but their departure was captured on camera. An insider told The Sun that Wetmore waited backstage for Langley to finish her award presentation before the two slipped out of the venue. People magazine later received confirmation from multiple sources that the country stars are dating, a status that had been the subject of speculation for nearly a year.
The rumors began in December 2025 after Langley and Wetmore were photographed spending time together in the British Virgin Islands. Their connection gained further traction in 2026 when they appeared together at a March charity event, where Langley joined Wetmore for a performance of his song "Sunburn." Reports indicate the two met through mutual friends and connections within the Nashville music industry. Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for both artists for comment.
Langley’s career has accelerated rapidly since her move from Alabama to Nashville. Her song "If You Have To" gained initial traction on TikTok, leading to her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023. She released her debut album, "Hungover," in 2024, followed by her second album, "Dandelion," in 2026. Her collaboration with Riley Green on "You Look Like You Love Me" topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and won Musical Event of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards. Currently, her single "Choosin’ Texas," co-written with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, has spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a record for the longest-running No. 1 in the chart’s history.
Wetmore’s path to music was shaped by his early life in sports. He attended Montana Technological University, where he played college football while studying business and information technology. An injury ended his hopes for a professional football career, prompting him to focus on the music he had loved since childhood. His early singles, "Wine Into Whiskey" and "Wind Up Missin’ You," both reached the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum certification. In April 2025, he released his debut album, "What Not To," and received nominations for ACM New Male Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio Music Best New Country Artist.
Both artists have maintained privacy regarding their personal lives amidst professional success. Langley was briefly linked to "Farmer Wants a Wife" star John Sansone in late 2025; Sansone confirmed to "Taste of Country" that they dated for a couple of months. Rumors also circulated about a romantic connection between Langley and Green following their duet, though Langley stated in 2024 that they are just good friends. Wetmore previously dated social media star Bryana Ferringer for over a year, who appeared in his music video for "Wind Up Missin' You." Despite these past connections and ongoing public interest, Langley and Wetmore have kept their current relationship low-key until their recent public appearance.