Kelsea Ballerini she calls dibs on owning the red carpet.
When I attended the 2026 ACM Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, Ballerini, 32, appeared alone after several public meetings with ex. Chase Stokes.
The country music star stunned fashionistas in her ethereal Roberto Cavalli gown, which featured a short train. She completed her look with curly locks and hair pins that matched the design of her dress.
It’s going to be a special night for Ballerini, who was also nominated as Female Artist of the Year alongside her. Ela Langley, Megan Maroney, Lainey Wilson again Miranda Lambert.
While some fans stay focused on her music and career, others can’t help but also want to know about Ballerini’s dating life.
Days before the ACM Awards, DeuxMoi saw Ballerini with Stokes, 33, in New York City. In April, the two were again seen spending time together in the Big Apple.
Besides hangouts, the source exclusively shared with Us Weekly that these two are back together.
“There is always a sense of unfinished business with them, and they both feel that it is difficult to fully close the door on the relationship,” another source explained. Us. “Chase was visiting NYC for a separate commitment and asked her to meet up. They knew there was a chance they would see each other, but it’s okay because they get along now.”
Kelsea Ballerini
David Becker / Getty ImagesBallerini and Stokes romance rumors started to arise in January 2023 when the Foreign Banks The actress posted a photo of the country singer.
Since then, the couple has been in a budding romance. (Us news broke in February that they had been separated for at least the third time.)
Relationship aside, Ballerini seems to be working on becoming her best self as she calls New York City her new home.
“I love this chapter of life just because I feel like I’m really willing to connect with myself,” he said to Today With Jenna & Sheinelle in April. “Also, since I’m not on the road right now. It’s the first time I haven’t traveled for a long time and been somewhere and made new friends. I haven’t had time to invest in myself like this in a long time.”
Although Ballerini’s summer schedule may be more open than usual, she still finds ways to connect with her fans.
He will perform at the Barefoot Country Music Festival in New Jersey this June before the end of the month as the headliner of the 2026 DICK’S Open concert at En-Joie Golf Course in New York on Friday, June 26.
