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3 days ago
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Chase Stokes ‘Such a Blessing' for Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: ‘They're Mapping Out Their Future'
has been opening up about her romance with Outer Banks hunk Chase Stokes and a source exclusively tells Life & Style a wedding and babies are high on the agenda as they look to the next phase of their three-year relationship. 'The more Kelsea gets to know Chase, the more she loves him,' the insider says. 'He's just so thoughtful and sweet, and super solid. She loves that he wants to work on things, that's the kind of life partner she wants.' The Grammy-nominated country star, 31, began dating the Netflix heartthrob, 32, not long after finalizing her divorce from Australian singer Morgan Evans in November 2022. After ending her five-year marriage due to 'irreconcilable differences,' Kelsea, who tends to be very open with her fans via social media, gave an update: 'I've always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way, while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold. This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce,' she wrote on her Instagram Story. 'This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end.' With the painful split behind her, the 'Cowboys Cry Too' singer first started getting cozy with Chase as early as January 2023, with the two snapped attending the Georgia vs. TCU game together that month. Their relationship took off after that, appearing in each other's socials more and more frequently before they went official as a couple in April of that year. The source notes that after two years together, both Chase and Kelsea are open about planning their next steps and aren't shying away from committing to spending the rest of their lives together. 'They talk about everything,' the insider reveals. 'Communication is something they are both big on. That's why they are mapping out their future now, making sure they are on the same page about where they want to live, how they want to raise their future kids, even what kind of wedding they both want.' All this talk of major milestones certainly hints at upcoming nuptials and a family, but more important than anything for the country singer is making sure she applies the lessons she suffered to severely to learn from her the implosion of her first marriage. 'They want to make sure they are aligned on the big things before they just jump in blindly,' the source adds. 'Kelsea learned a lot from her divorce, she wants to make sure not to repeat the same mistakes and Chase is totally on board. If anything, he's leading the charge.' Kelsea noted the 'sexiest' thing she found about the Outer Banks star was his willingness to collaborate in their relationship. 'Now my version of love that I've found, it's steady and it's human, and we work on it," she told People. "That, to me, honestly, is the sexiest thing, like, 'Hey, you want to go to therapy? Let's go to therapy.'" The source confirms, 'He's way more evolved than the average guy and very into self-development, which has been such a blessing for Kelsea.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kelsea Ballerini Reveals What Exactly Her ACM Awards Performance Will Entail
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Receiving four nods — nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for "Cowboys Cry Too" (featuring Noah Kahan) as an artist AND a producer — at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Kelsea Ballerini is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of her country music career thus far. Ahead of the ACM Awards — which will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas tomorrow (May 8) — Ballerini stopped by media row to tease what we can expect from her. While speaking with Country Now, she delved into the details of her soon-to-be spectacular red carpet look, as well as what fans will see when she takes the stage, joining the prestigious list of performers at the 2025 ACM Awards: Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson and more. As far as her red carpet look goes, Ballerini teased, "This is, as an artist, my biggest ACMs that I've gotten to attend, and so I wanted to find a carpet outfit that felt kinda timeless and classic, so that I could always look back at these photos and this night and feel good about it." While we don't know what her dress will look like exactly, we are hopeful that she will have her go-to accessory by her side: her boyfriend, Outer Banks and Uglies star Chase Stokes. Now, as far as her performance goes, the Tennessee native revealed that she will be performing "Baggage," a fan-favorite tune from her fifth studio album: PATTERNS. For those who need a refresher, the 31-year-old has had a whirlwind of success in the country music scene ever since her oh-so public split from fellow country star Morgan Evans. The beginning of said success stemmed from her 2023 EP titled Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, covering the gut-wrenching heartbreak that stemmed from her divorce. To follow, the talented singer/songwriter put out her her 2024 album titled PATTERNS — which featured smash hits like "Baggage,""Sorry Mom,""Cowboys Cry Too" (featuring Noah Kahan) and more — covering the healing and overall happiness that came afterwards instead. 'I'm excited. I mean, this is our first big performance of it — other than being on tour — and it just feels like a performance that I can show up, being nominated for Entertainer of the Year, and feel like I'm delivering something that is maybe worthy of that nomination,' she spilled. Nevertheless, to see Ballerini take the stage to perform "Baggage," tune into the the 2025 ACM Awards tomorrow at 8pm ET/5pm PT via Prime Video, as well as the Amazon Music channel via Twitch. With Reba McEntire hosting the show for 18th time — making history as the longest-running host in ACM history — it is sure to be an evening to remember!
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Kelsea Ballerini Is a Bronzed Goddess in Sparkly Abs-Baring Dress at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025
Kelsea Ballerini came to slay. The "Cowboys Cry Too" singer was among the stars at the 2025 iHeart Radio Music Awards on March 17, where she is introducing her friend Kenny Chesney ahead of his performance. Ballerini, 31, made a sexy entrance in a black sequin dress with no sleeves, but a major cutout in the middle that showed off her toned abs. The number also featured a daring thigh-high slit that showed off her mesh ankle-strap heels. Her makeup had a sultry rocker edge to it with the black eyeliner and pink-toned nude lip, while her hair served beachy glam courtesy of her effortless mermaid waves. Related: iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: LL Cool J to Host as Performers Bad Bunny, GloRilla and More Revealed (Exclusive) Ballerini, who attended without boyfriend Chase Stokes, is currently touring her latest album Patterns. In February, she took a short break (filled with chicken nuggets and naps) during her string of shows, which launched on Jan. 21 before hitting the road again at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on March 13. The tour will continue through April 9 at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, South Carolina. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On the red carpet with iHeartRadio, the Grammy-nominated singer said her first headline arena tour has been a "dream" she's worked towards in the past decade she's been releasing music. "To finally be able to be here and and play those stages in the rooms that I've opened for all my favorite artists in, and seen my favorite artists in, it's really full circle." Check out all of PEOPLE's full iHeartRadio Music Awards coverage .Ballerini said she makes sure to put on a show that can resonate with every fan in the audience. "I make it a point that I have a show for everyone, whether you want to be there for escapism and [are looking to] disassociate from whatever you have going on in your life, or you want to feel connected to yourself and your feelings." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: Kelsea Ballerini Says She 'Can't F---ing Breathe' in Her Minidress with Cone Cups at the 2025 Grammys Ballerini's last red carpet appearance was at the 2025 Grammys. Instead of method-dressing like her discography (which she did in 2023 when she wore a yellow Prabal Gurung dress tied to Subject to Change), she channeled '90s supermodel glam in a Tamara Ralph Haute Couture black minidress with pointed cups. She also wore a white floor-length cape that coordinated with Stokes' white Dolce & Gabbana suit. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, March 17, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Fans can also tune in live to iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Read the original article on People
South China Morning Post
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet country singer Kelsea Ballerini's Australian ex-husband, Morgan Evans: a fellow country music star, he had his first gig aged 13 and later opened for Taylor Swift
Five-time Grammy Award nominee Kelsea Ballerini came to ex-husband Morgan Evans' defence while on tour. Ballerini was performing at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, in February, reported the Independent, when fans started screaming, 'F*** you, Morgan!' during her hit song 'Penthouse'. The 'Cowboys Cry Too' singer, 31, who split from Evans in 2022, stopped mid-performance to tell the crowd: 'Guys, you've got to stop saying that. Seriously.' Advertisement Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini at the 2019 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Ballerini – now dating Netflix's Outer Banks star Chase Stokes – continued, 'We're three years past it. Everything's fine now. I sing this song for you now. It's not about me any more, please. 'All right, for everyone who's moving forward with their life, will you sing this with me?' Ballerini asked before resuming. What do we know about Ballerini's ex-husband, Morgan Evans? Read on to find out. Morgan Evans is a musician and opened for Taylor Swift Musician Morgan Evans hails from Australia. Photo: @morganevansmusic/Instagram Evans is an Australian country music star. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Evans was only 13 when he played his first gig, per Trove.
The Independent
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kelsea Ballerini stops mid-performance to call out fans for insulting ex-husband Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini came to her ex-husband Morgan Evans's defense in the middle of her show. The 31-year-old singer, who is currently on tour, was performing at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday. However, Ballerini paused mid-song while singing her hit track 'Penthouse' at the venue. 'It hurts putting s*** in a box / And now we don't talk / And it stings rolling up the welcome mat / knowing you got half,' she sang. While many fans shouted the lyric, 'knowing you got half,' some were also heard screaming 'f*** you, Morgan' — referring to her ex, who she divorced in 2022. Ballerini – who's now dating Outer Banks star Chase Stokes — stopped singing and told the crowd: 'Guys, you've got to stop saying that. Seriously.' 'We're three years past it,' she said, referring to her and Evans's split. 'Everything's fine now. I sing this song for you now. It's not about me anymore, please.' She then stepped further up on the stage and asked fans: 'Alright, for everyone who's moving forward with their life, will you sing this with me?' The concertgoers cheered in response before Ballerini continued singing the tune. In the comments of the post on TikTok, fans praised the 'Cowboys Cry Too' singer for her reaction. 'I love that she called them out. THATS healing,' one wrote, while another added: 'I'm in agreement if the artist has asked to stop, especially multiple times, fans should respect it. Yell out your own ex name. It's not that hard.' 'I see her in April, and I swear if I don't get to scream this with her because people ruin it by saying 'f u morgan'… I'm going to be UPSETTTT,' a third wrote. Ballerini announced her breakup in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage, writing on Instagram: 'I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons. With very active schedules coming up, please be mindful that we are both fragile, actively healing and showing up the best we can.' Months after her divorce was finalized in November 2022, Ballerini and Stokes went public with their relationship. During an interview with StylerCaster in July 2023, she touched upon the backlash she received following her divorce and the release of Evans's single 'Over for You,' in which he sang about feeling blindsided by their divorce. 'Who you marry is not who you divorce,' she said. 'I've done this for a decade. I've done the work. But the eyeballs on the rest of my life is new, so I'm giving myself a lot of grace. All the things that I've always done are because that's actually who I am at my core. [But] I am actively working to protect the normalcy.'
