Unveiling the Extraordinary Love Story of Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes: A Timeline

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes became instant fan favorites when they publicly acknowledged their romantic relationship. The popular country singer and the Outer Banks actor were initially associated with each other in January 2023, following their appearance together at the College Football Playoff National Championship held in Los Angeles.

Ballerini officially acknowledged their romance one month later in an interview on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. She disclosed that she initiated contact with Chase through direct messages on social media, using his handle 'hichasestokes'. Ballerini simply greeted him by saying, 'Hi Chase Stokes.'

Continue reading for a comprehensive overview of the relationship between Ballerini and Stokes:

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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Dating: Breaking Down Their Relationship Timeline

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes quickly became a fan-favorite couple after confirming their relationship status.

The country singer and the Outer Banks star were initially associated in January 2023 when they were seen together at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles.

Ballerini officially acknowledged their relationship a month later on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, disclosing that she had messaged Chase through his Instagram account. "His username is 'hichasestokes' and I simply messaged him saying, 'Hi Chase Stokes'," she revealed.

Scroll down for a complete breakdown of Ballerini and Stokes' relationship:

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November 2022

Us confirmed that Ballerini and Morgan Evans reached a settlement in their divorce after announcing their split in August 2022.

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January 2023

The artist known for "Peter Pan" and the star of Netflix's hit show were seen together at the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship in L.A. Stokes shared an adorable photo from inside the arena on Instagram, causing speculation about his romantic involvement with Ballerini.

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January 2023

As speculation continued to grow, Ballerini shared her reaction in a candid TikTok video. "I'm about to break up with the internet 5 sure," she captioned the post.

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January 2023

Stokes played coy about his status with the Grammy nominee, telling TMZ that the pair were "having a good time" together. "She's a sweet girl," he added.

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January 2023

The couple was seen getting intimate at Robert's Western World bar in Nashville. In a video obtained by TMZ, Stokes leaned in, whispering into Ballerini's ear, and then held her hand.

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January 2023

According to an exclusive source, the pair, who were recently seen holding hands in a Nashville bar, are not officially dating. The insider revealed that Chase and Kelsea have been exchanging flirtatious gestures ever since they met through mutual friends at the College Football National Championship Game in L.A. However, at the moment, they are not in a committed relationship. The insider added that both individuals find each other highly attractive, leaving room for potential future developments.

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February 2023

After seemingly attending solo, the “Heartfirst” songstress shared a photo of Grammys look via Instagram — and Stokes approved, commenting a red heart emoji.

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February 2023

After Ballerini dropped a six-song EP about her split from Evans, Stokes congratulated her.

“Oh so proud of you,” the actor wrote via Instagram.

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February 2023

Stokes wasted no time in celebrating Ballerini's significant achievement upon hearing the news of her debut on Saturday Night Live. The talented "Blindsided" singer has been selected as the musical guest for Super Bowl LVII victor Travis Kelce.

"I must say, she is unparalleled," Stokes expressed to Entertainment Tonight. "I cannot contain my excitement for her and the incredible trajectory her career is currently on."

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February 2023

The singer of "Blindsided" made it known that she is not currently single during an interview on the podcast "Call Her Daddy." She disclosed that she initiated contact with Stokes by sending him a direct message. "My manager suggested, 'You know who's really attractive, when you're ready? Chase.' I agreed, 'You're absolutely right,'" she recounted. "His username is 'hichasestokes' and I simply messaged him, 'Hi Chase.'"

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February 2023

After confirming her romance with Stokes, Ballerini shared an Outer Banks poster of the actor's face in honor of the show's third season.

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February 2023

The Netflix star shared a sweet glimpse of his bond with Ballerini after she confirmed their relationship on "Call Her Daddy," uploading a PDA pic via his Instagram Story.

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March 2023

According to an exclusive source, Kelsea and Chase have a playful dynamic and share a mutual attraction. While they are in regular communication, Kelsea is currently not seeking a serious commitment. Despite this, Kelsea genuinely enjoys Chase's fun and carefree personality, making it highly likely that they may enter into an exclusive relationship in the future.

The insider explained that at the moment, the songstress of "Dibs" and the actor have a very casual arrangement, with no strings attached. They are still in the process of getting to know each other as they are rarely in the same location.

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March 2023

The couple was seen engaging in public displays of affection during a Rangers game in New York City prior to Ballerini's appearance on SNL. Stokes then spoke about their relationship on the Today show, playfully declaring himself a "fan" of Ballerini.

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March 2023

One day the pair's first official outing together at the New York Rangers game, they continued to explore the Big Apple by strolling hand in hand around Manhattan. 

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March 2023

Stokes stood by Ballerini during her performance of a song influenced by her breakup with Evans on Saturday Night Live. Prior to her debut, the country singer shared a TikTok video of her goofing around backstage with the Outer Banks star.

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March 2023

“Post-show date night ️,” Stokes captioned an Instagram Story pic of Ballerini as they ate dinner together on her tour bus.

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April 2023

Ballerini and Stokes marked their first appearance as a couple on the red carpet during the CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas. The event was cohosted by Ballerini and Kane Brown. Inside the venue, there was a moment captured where the actor was seen enthusiastically dancing and singing along to Ballerini's performance of "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)."

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August 2023

The couple attended Variety and the Golden Globes' Venice Film Festival party, looking stylish in matching black ensembles. In one snapshot, Ballerini affectionately kissed Stokes on the cheek as he smiled.

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October 2023

"We both possess the exuberant energy of golden retrievers most of the time, but there exists a hint of fierceness within us. Additionally, our determination is truly remarkable," Ballerini shared with Nylon about Stokes. "He is the first person I've been in a relationship with who is not my complete opposite."

The musician also reminisced about the early stages of her relationship with the actor, which commenced with a first date in Los Angeles. "I genuinely knew the moment I met him," Ballerini affirmed regarding their deep connection. "Perhaps this may sound like I haven't learned anything, but I have always been guided by my heart, and it has never steered me wrong. I have always found myself in the right place at the right time."