Kelsea Ballerini seems to be connecting with songs about betrayal and infidelity, especially after her recent split from Chase Stokes. Reports confirmed the couple, known from her song “Penthouse” and his role in Outer Banks, broke up for the third time just days ago. Ballerini then sparked conversation online by commenting on a post from country singer Ashley Cooke, who shared a preview of a new song about a painful breakup involving cheating and secrets.
Lyrics referencing gossip and consequences – “towns talk and the truth starts spreading, crossing lines makes Xs” – resonated with Kelsea Ballerini, who recently turned 32, and she responded with a knowing “mmmhhhmmm” online. This led many fans to believe the lyrics relate to her recent split from Morgan Evans, as he is now known as Stokes. While neither Ballerini nor Stokes have publicly discussed the breakup, Ballerini’s reaction and subsequent unfollowing of Stokes on Instagram suggest this separation may be final.
Just a week before the Grammy Awards, Ballerini spoke positively about their relationship, acknowledging they had shared a significant part of their lives together. She also referenced a previous, brief split in 2025, downplaying the drama and framing it as a learning experience.
Beyond her personal life, Ballerini is having a busy year professionally. She’s continuing to promote her album Mount Pleasant, released in November 2025, which features popular songs like “I Sit in Parks” and “Cowboys Cry Too.” She’s also taking on a new role as a coach on The Voice and will be headlining major music festivals this summer, including the Barefoot Country Music Fest and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open.
Chase Stokes is moving on to new projects after finishing his popular role on Outer Banks. Netflix completed filming the fifth and final season in December 2025, and the ten episodes are expected to be released in late spring or early summer. Stokes feels thankful for his time with the show and is now looking forward to taking on more challenging and creative roles.
It appears Kelsea Ballerini is still on good terms with Madelyn Cline, who previously dated Kelsea’s ex, Chase Stokes. They recently posted a fun selfie together after the Grammys, which seems to squash any drama caused by Kelsea’s song, “Emerald City.”
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2026-02-13 21:51