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Ella Langley pauses Columbus concert to speak out against online bullies
The singer paused her Dandelion Tour stop in Columbus to discuss the intense scrutiny she faces online.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Country star Ella Langley stopped mid‑set at her Columbus, Ohio concert on Sept. 30, 2026 to address the harsh commentary she receives online, according to the Los Angeles Times.
What happened
During a break between songs, Langley appeared onstage and spoke directly to the audience about the flood of opinions on her appearance, speech, dress, movement, singing and songwriting over the past year. She expressed uncertainty about her ability to endure the scrutiny, saying, “I don’t know if I’m strong enough for this, Lord.”
What the reports add
The Los Angeles Times noted that Langley linked the criticism to the “girl” who traveled in a 15‑passenger van and a Honda Accord, living on bar food and tip‑jar money while chasing her dream. She said she was proud of that girl and the perseverance that got her to her current success.
What was said
Langley told the crowd, “I don’t think I’ve ever had more opinions on myself in my life than I have in this last year,” and added, “So I’m going to tell you right now, I was proud of that girl that everybody seems to be picking on all the time.”
How it came about
The remarks came as Langley nears the end of her 37‑stop Dandelion Tour, which began May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and is set to finish on Halloween night in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earlier this week, her hit “Choosin’ Texas” was reported to have spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s previous record.
Key facts
- Ella Langley paused her Columbus concert to address online criticism (latimes.com)
- She said she may not be strong enough to handle the scrutiny (latimes.com)
- Langley is wrapping up her 37‑stop Dandelion Tour, ending Oct. 31 in St. Paul, Minn. (latimes.com)
- "Choosin’ Texas" has spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Ella Langley pauses concert to pan bullies: 'I don't know if I'm strong enough for this, Lord. '”
