# Cledus T. Judd Ella Langley parody dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cledus-t-judd-ella-langley-parody-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-28T18:25:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Country comedian Cledus T. Judd released a parody song titled ‘Meet Her (Tribute to Ella)’, which was a rework of Ella Langley’s ‘Be Her’. The track and its accompanying music video, inspired by Langley’s work on CMT, were scheduled for release on all streaming platforms via StarVista Music on August 14.

Following the release, Judd announced that the song would be removed from all social media and streaming platforms. Judd stated on Facebook that Sony Music New York contacted his team to request the takedown. Despite the song accumulating over 5,000 YouTube views and 1,500 Spotify streams, Judd expressed shock at the decision but confirmed he would comply with the request to remove the content from iTunes and his own social media channels.

## Claims

- Cledus T. Judd stated he was shocked by the request to remove his parody song. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Sony Music New York requested the removal of the parody song from streaming platforms. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The song ‘Meet Her’ is a parody of Ella Langley’s hit ‘Be Her’. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The parody song ‘Meet Her’ will be removed from iTunes and social media platforms. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The parody song was released on August 14. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Cledus T. Judd to remove Ella Langley parody song

Cledus T. Judd is removing his parody song ‘Meet Her’ from streaming platforms following a takedown request from Sony Music New York.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cledus-t-judd-to-remove-ella-langley-parody-song

### 2026-08-13: Cledus T. Judd releases parody of Ella Langley’s ‘Be Her’

Country comedian Cledus T. Judd has released ‘Meet Her (Tribute to Ella)’, a parody of Ella Langley’s ‘Be Her’, inspired by a desire to meet the singer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cledus-t-judd-releases-parody-of-ella-langleys-be-her

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