# Ella Langley, Riley Green, Vince Gill Honored at Nashville Songwriter Awards

> Ella Langley, Riley Green, and Vince Gill win top honors at Nashville Songwriter Awards.
- Title: Ella Langley, Riley Green, Vince Gill Honored at Nashville…
- Summary: Ella Langley, Riley Green, and Vince Gill win top honors at Nashville Songwriter Awards. ella langley, riley green, vince gill · reported by Billboard.
- Keywords: ella langley, riley green, vince gill, nashville songwriters awards, nashville, ryman auditorium, songwriter of the year, song of the year, kris kristofferson lifetime achievement, Ella, Langley, Riley
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/awards/riley-green-ella-langley-nashville-songwriters-awards-1236345315
- Author: Jessica Nicholson
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:59:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ella langley, riley green, vince gill, nashville songwriters awards, nashville, ryman auditorium, songwriter of the year, song of the year, kris kristofferson lifetime achievement
## Song of the Year
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' wins song of the year with co-writers Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor, and Luke Dick.

> Choosin' Texas
## Ella Langley Performs
Langley surprises the crowd by performing 'Be Her' with HARDY, Jordan Schmidt, and Smith Ahnquist.

> Be Her
## Riley Green Wins
Riley Green, who released his album That’s Just Me, wins songwriter-artist of the year.

> That’s Just Me
## Riley Green's Speech
Green thanked his grandfather Buford, who was a witty poet, for inspiring his songwriting career.

> My granddaddy Buford was a witty guy
## Blake Pendergrass Wins
Blake Pendergrass wins songwriter of the year for songs including Morgan Wallen's '20 Cigarettes' and 'Just in Case'.

> 20 Cigarettes
## Vince Gill Wins
Vince Gill receives the Kris Kristofferson lifetime achievement award for his songwriting impact.

> The Gambler
## Vince Gill's Speech
Gill recalled hearing his first band's song on the radio while driving on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City as a teenager.

> I went through periods of struggle
## Other Honorees
Rodney Crowell and Ashley McBryde honored Vince Gill with 'One More Last Chance' and 'Hill People' songs.

> One More Last Chance
## Song of the Year Performances
Ella Langley performed 'Choosin' Texas' with co-writers Taylor and Dick after winning the award.

> Choosin' Texas
## Key takeaway

Ella Langley, Riley Green, and Vince Gill each receive major awards at the 9th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.