Luke Bryan credits 'Baptist church' roots and small-town values for helping him navigate a 'challenging life' The ‘American Idol’ judge explained how his upbringing impacted his life NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Ella Langley is opening up about what it was like for her growing up in a small town as a Southern Baptist. During an interview on the " This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von " podcast, the 26-year-old country music star spoke about her upbringing in a small town in Alabama,