Kelsea Ballerini Finds Love and Stability with Chase Stokes Amidst Turbulent Morgan Evans Breakup
Kelsea Ballerini finds solace and understanding in her relationship with Chase Stokes amidst the challenges of her past year, highlighting their strong connection and shared perspective
After her divorce from Morgan Evans, Kelsea Ballerini has been striving to rebuild her life, and her boyfriend Chase Stokes has been a significant contributor to her newfound joy. Opening up about their relationship, Ballerini, 29, revealed in an interview with StyleCaster on July 10 that she and Stokes, 30, have no desire to conceal their romance, providing a rare glimpse into their dynamic.
She stated that when you are with someone you feel secure with and proud to be with, it's worth sharing. They both happen to be Virgos and feel like Labrador Retrievers in human form, so they don't require much conversation to understand each other. They have been together for six months and it has been wonderful. Despite her extensive experience in the music industry, Ballerini admitted that she is not accustomed to the increased interest in her personal life. She humorously referred to the past year as a "s–tstorm" but is giving herself grace.
Ballerini expressed that her life is currently at a "very interesting time" as she embraces a period of exploration, spanning from dating to fashion. Playfully, she acknowledged, "I have always identified myself as a sparkly, relatable blonde who sings country music." However, she has come to realize, as she has grown and accepted her womanhood, that she is genuinely open to discovering more about herself.
As Ballerini nears 30, she is constantly discovering more about her own identity. According to her, there is a significant shift in energy that takes place when you let go of your childhood self and embrace your adulthood. This transformation is often accompanied by challenges, tough conversations, and losing people along the way. However, once you reach the other side, you realize, "Wow, this is who I am."
Ballerini and Evans got married in Mexico in December 2017 when she was only 24 years old and he was 38. They had been in a relationship for less than a year when Evans proposed in December 2016.
They recently announced their separation in August 2022 after being married for almost five years. Ballerini shared her thoughts on her Instagram Story, expressing gratitude for their time together and optimism for the future.
Evans vaguely suggested that the split may have been one-sided, expressing in a personal social media statement, "I wish it could have turned out differently, but sadly that's not the case."
Coinciding with the announcement of their separation, Ballerini initiated the divorce proceedings on the same day. In November 2022, it was verified that the couple had reached an agreement.
Since ending their relationship, the duo has expressed their feelings through their music. In October 2022, Evans released a breakup anthem called "Over For You," while Ballerini responded earlier this year with a six-song EP titled "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat." One of the lyrics in Ballerini's EP includes the line, "I realize you loved me much more at 23 / I think that this is when it's over for me," which is featured in the song "Mountain With a View."
Ballerini hasn't let her apparent drama with Evans hinder her belief in love. She was initially connected to Stokes in January, and they have maintained a strong relationship ever since. In April, they publicly appeared together for the first time on the red carpet of the 2023 CMT Music Awards.
