Country star Ella Langley is celebrating one of the biggest milestones of her career, but she’s making it clear where she believes the credit belongs.

The “Dandelion” singer earned nine nominations for the 60th CMA Awards, tying the record for the most nominations received by a female artist in a single year. According to Billboard, Langley’s nine nods put her alongside Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris, who previously reached the same mark.

But while performing in New Jersey last week, Langley took a moment onstage to reflect on her rapid rise in country music and publicly thank God for how far she has come.

“God has been so good to me, has been just so, so good to me,” Langley told the crowd, according to Whiskey Riff.

The Alabama native then reflected on her journey from a small town to becoming one of country music’s most recognized rising stars.

“I’m just a poor girl from a small town with a big dream. Pretty cliche, I know, but it’s true,” she said.

Langley also acknowledged that her journey hasn’t been perfect, admitting she has made plenty of mistakes along the way.

“I’ve done countless things. Ridiculous, dumb things in my life,” she told the audience. “I don’t feel like I always deserve it, but I am so grateful that I’ve been given the opportunity to stand up here and sing songs that I love.”

Langley’s comments came as she reflected not only on the awards recognition but also on the connection she has developed with fans through her music.

“I get to write songs that mean something to me, and then I get to watch a crowd of people that means something to them,” she said. “It means something to you. So, thank you. Thank you for listening.”

The nine CMA nominations add to what has already been a breakout period for Langley. Her growing profile has been fueled by successful releases, collaborations and a fan base that has helped propel her into country music’s spotlight.

Yet amid the accolades, Langley’s message to the crowd was less about trophies and more about gratitude.

For the singer who once had a big dream in a small Alabama town, reaching one of country music’s biggest stages appears to have given her another reason to acknowledge her faith publicly.

“God has been so good to me,” she said.