History of Kelsea Ballerini in Timeline
Kelsea Ballerini is a prominent American country-pop singer and songwriter. Rising to prominence in the 2010s, she has garnered significant recognition, including five Grammy Award nominations. Her achievements have been celebrated with prestigious awards such as the Gene Weed Milestone Award from the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Billboard Women in Music's Rising Star Award. These accolades highlight her influence and impact on the country-pop music scene.
2008: Central High School Shooting
Kelsea Ballerini attended Central High School in Knoxville and was present during the 2008 school shooting, an event that has contributed to her post-traumatic stress disorder.
March 2016: Relationship with Morgan Evans Begins
Kelsea Ballerini started dating Australian country singer Morgan Evans in March 2016.
December 2, 2017: Marriage to Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans married on December 2, 2017, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
2018: Performance with Alison Krauss
In 2018, Kelsea Ballerini performed "Ghost in This House" with Alison Krauss, one of her musical influences, at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards.
March 2022: "Heartfirst" Announcement
In March 2022, Kelsea Ballerini announced her upcoming single "Heartfirst" from her album *Subject to Change*.
April 8, 2022: "Heartfirst" Released
On April 8, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini released "Heartfirst," the lead single from her upcoming fourth studio album, *Subject to Change*.
July 7, 2022: "Heartfirst" Music Video Premiere
The music video for Kelsea Ballerini's single "Heartfirst" premiered on July 7, 2022.
July 15, 2022: "Love Is a Cowboy" Release
Kelsea Ballerini released the promotional single "Love Is a Cowboy", along with its music video, on July 15, 2022.
August 29, 2022: Divorce Announcement
On August 29, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini announced her divorce from Morgan Evans.
September 23, 2022: *Subject to Change* Album Release
Kelsea Ballerini's fourth studio album, *Subject to Change*, was released on September 23, 2022. The album includes a collaboration with Kelly Clarkson and Carly Pearce.
November 3, 2022: Divorce Settlement
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans reached a divorce settlement on November 3, 2022.
November 2022: Grammy Nomination
In November 2022, Kelsea Ballerini's song "Heartfirst" was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
November 15, 2022: Divorce Finalized
Kelsea Ballerini's divorce from Morgan Evans was finalized on November 15, 2022.
December 5, 2022: "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)" Release
On December 5, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini released "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)" as the second single from her album *Subject to Change*.
January 2023: Relationship with Chase Stokes Begins
Kelsea Ballerini reportedly began dating *Outer Banks* actor Chase Stokes in January 2023.
February 13, 2023: *Rolling Up the Welcome Mat* Announcement
Kelsea Ballerini announced the release of her short film and EP, *Rolling Up the Welcome Mat*, on February 13, 2023.
February 2023: Relationship Confirmation
Kelsea Ballerini's relationship with Chase Stokes was publicly confirmed in February 2023.
March 5, 2023: *Saturday Night Live* Performance
On March 5, 2023, Kelsea Ballerini performed "Blindsided" and "Penthouse" from her EP *Rolling Up the Welcome Mat* on *Saturday Night Live*.