History of Kelsea Ballerini in Timeline
Kelsea Ballerini is an accomplished American singer, songwriter, and actress, achieving prominence in the 2010s. A five-time Grammy Award nominee, her talent has been recognized with accolades such as the Gene Weed Milestone Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Rising Star Award at the Billboard Women in Music event. Her success solidifies her presence in the country music scene.
1992: Wynonna Judd Accomplishment
In 1992, Wynonna Judd accomplished the feat of being the first solo female to send her first three singles to number one, a milestone later matched by Kelsea Ballerini.
September 12, 1993: Kelsea Ballerini's Birth
On September 12, 1993, Kelsea Nicole Ballerini was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, later becoming a five-time Grammy Award nominee.
2001: Jamie O'Neal's Success
In 2001, Jamie O'Neal was the last solo female country music artist before Kelsea Ballerini to score back-to-back number one hits with her first two singles.
2006: Carrie Underwood's Debut
In 2006, Carrie Underwood was the last female artist before Kelsea Ballerini to send a debut single to the top of the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
2008: Central High School Shooting
In 2008, Kelsea Ballerini attended Central High School and was present during the school shooting. As a result, she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
October 2014: Debut Single Release
In October 2014, Kelsea Ballerini released her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It", marking her entry into the country music scene.
2014: Signs with Black River Entertainment
In 2014, Kelsea Ballerini signed a contract with Black River Entertainment, marking a significant step in her early career.
February 14, 2015: Grand Ole Opry Debut
On February 14, 2015, Kelsea Ballerini performed for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Love Me Like You Mean It."
May 19, 2015: Releases The First Time
On May 19, 2015, Kelsea Ballerini's debut album, The First Time, was released through Black River, establishing her presence in the music industry.
July 4, 2015: "Love Me Like You Mean It" Reaches Number One
On July 4, 2015, "Love Me Like You Mean It" reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, making Ballerini the first solo female country artist to achieve this with her debut single since Carrie Underwood in 2006.
March 2016: Start of Relationship with Morgan Evans
In March 2016, Kelsea Ballerini began dating Australian country singer Morgan Evans.
March 21, 2016: "Peter Pan" Released to Country Radio
On March 21, 2016, Kelsea Ballerini's single "Peter Pan" was released to country radio, further solidifying her position in the country music scene.
October 10, 2016: "Yeah Boy" Released to Country Radio
On October 10, 2016, Kelsea Ballerini released "Yeah Boy" to country radio, the fourth single from her album.
June 2017: "Legends" Release
In June 2017, Kelsea Ballerini released "Legends" as the first single from her second studio album.
December 2, 2017: Marriage to Morgan Evans
On December 2, 2017, Kelsea Ballerini married Australian country singer Morgan Evans in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
2017: Release of Unapologetically
In 2017, Kelsea Ballerini released her second studio album, Unapologetically, which contributed to her success in the country music scene.
September 2018: Deluxe Album Announcement
In September 2018, Kelsea Ballerini announced that she would be releasing a deluxe edition of her album with four new tracks.
September 18, 2018: Collaboration with The Chainsmokers
On September 18, 2018, The Chainsmokers released a song titled "This Feeling" featuring Kelsea Ballerini, which later was performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November of the same year.
October 2018: Releases "We Were Like"
In October 2018, Kelsea Ballerini released the song "We Were Like."
December 2018: Grammy Nomination
In December 2018, Kelsea Ballerini's album Unapologetically received a nomination for Best Country Album at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.
2018: CMT Artists of the Year Awards Performance
In 2018, Kelsea Ballerini sang "Ghost in This House" alongside Alison Krauss at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards, showcasing her diverse musical influences.
March 5, 2019: Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
On March 5, 2019, Kelsea Ballerini was invited by Little Big Town to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, marking a significant honor in her career.
April 2019: Miss Me More Tour
In April 2019, Kelsea Ballerini embarked on the Miss Me More Tour in support of her album Unapologetically, achieving success with multiple sold-out dates.
April 16, 2019: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
On April 16, 2019, Kelsea Ballerini was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Carrie Underwood, solidifying her status in country music.
June 2019: Guest on Songland
In June 2019, Kelsea Ballerini was a guest on the NBC competition show Songland and released the song "Better Luck Next Time."
July 2019: Third Album Completion
In July 2019, Kelsea Ballerini confirmed on Instagram that work on her third studio album was complete.
September 6, 2019: "Homecoming Queen?" Release
On September 6, 2019, Kelsea Ballerini released "Homecoming Queen?" as the first single off her then upcoming third album, debuting at number 22 on the Country Airplay chart.
January 20, 2020: Album Title Reveal
On January 20, 2020, Kelsea Ballerini confirmed that her third album would be self-titled (Kelsea) and would be released March 20, 2020. A promotional single, "LA" was also released.
March 20, 2020: Release of Kelsea
On March 20, 2020, Kelsea's self-titled album, Kelsea, was released. She also released the single "Hole in the Bottle" prior on February 28.
September 11, 2020: Releases Ballerini
On September 11, 2020, Kelsea Ballerini released Ballerini, a counterpart album to Kelsea featuring stripped-down versions of the songs.
October 16, 2020: Double Album Release
As of October 16, 2020, Kelsea and Ballerini were available for physical purchase as a double album, exclusively at Target.
2020: Releases Kelsea and Ballerini
In 2020, Kelsea Ballerini released her third studio album, Kelsea, and its acoustic counterpart, Ballerini, showcasing different sides of her artistry.
November 16, 2021: Release of Feel Your Way Through
On November 16, 2021, Kelsea Ballerini's debut book of poetry, Feel Your Way Through, was released.
March 2022: "Heartfirst" Announcement
In March 2022 Kelsea Ballerini announced that "Heartfirst" would be released April 8, 2022.
April 8, 2022: "Heartfirst" Release
On April 8, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini released "Heartfirst" as the first single from her fourth studio album, Subject to Change.
July 7, 2022: "Heartfirst" Music Video Premiere
On July 7, 2022, the music video for Kelsea Ballerini's song "Heartfirst" premiered.
July 15, 2022: "Love is a Cowboy" Release
On July 15, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini released a promotional single, "Love is a Cowboy," along with its official music video.
August 29, 2022: Divorce Announcement
On August 29, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini announced that she and Morgan Evans were divorcing.
September 23, 2022: Releases Subject to Change Album
On September 23, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini's album Subject to Change was released.
November 3, 2022: Settlement Reached
On November 3, 2022, it was revealed that Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans had reached a settlement in their divorce.
November 15, 2022: Divorce Finalized
On November 15, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini's divorce from Morgan Evans was finalized.
November 2022: "Heartfirst" Grammy Nomination
In November 2022, "Heartfirst" was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
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.
2022: Releases Subject to Change
In 2022, Kelsea Ballerini released her fourth studio album, Subject to Change, continuing to evolve her sound and style.
January 2023: Start of Relationship with Chase Stokes
The relationship between Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes reportedly began in January 2023.
February 13, 2023: Rolling Up the Welcome Mat Announcement
On February 13, 2023, Kelsea Ballerini announced that her short film and EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat would be released the next day.
February 2023: Relationship with Chase Stokes Confirmed
In February 2023, it was confirmed that Kelsea Ballerini was dating Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes.
March 5, 2023: Saturday Night Live Performance
On March 5, 2023, Kelsea Ballerini promoted her EP by performing "Blindsided" and "Penthouse" on Saturday Night Live.
2023: Releases Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
In 2023, Kelsea Ballerini released her second EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, further exploring her musical direction.
June 28, 2024: "Cowboys Cry Too" Release
On June 28, 2024, Kelsea Ballerini released a collaboration with Noah Kahan called "Cowboys Cry Too," the first single from her fifth studio album.
August 8, 2024: Patterns Album Announcement
On August 8, 2024, Kelsea Ballerini announced her fifth studio album would be called Patterns, and that the song "Sorry Mom" would be released the following day.
September 2024: Acting Debut Announcement
In September 2024, it was announced that Kelsea Ballerini will make her acting debut in a guest role on the upcoming ABC series Doctor Odyssey.
October 25, 2024: Release of Patterns Album
On October 25, 2024, Kelsea Ballerini's fifth studio album, Patterns, was released.
2024: Releases Patterns
In late 2024, Kelsea Ballerini released her fifth album, Patterns, adding to her discography.
February 2025: Debut as a Coach on The Voice
In February 2025, Kelsea Ballerini debuted as a coach on the twenty-seventh season of The Voice.
