#KelseaBallerini’s performance of “Leave Me Again” was just so moving. I can’t imagine what she’s been through the last year of her life. Her musical is so inspiring and I am just so proud of her courageous performance at the 57th Annual CMA Awards tonight. @KelseaBallerini
Kelsea Ballerini made a striking entrance at the 2023 CMA Awards, celebrating country music’s grandest night with her partner by her side. The country music sensation graced the event on Wednesday evening in a captivating ballet-pink silk satin draped gown from Christian Siriano’s spring/summer 2024 collection. Her gown boasted a thigh-high split and ruching at the waist, exuding a romantic allure. She completed her look with eye-catching earrings and a bold red lip to add a vibrant touch.
At 30 years old, Ballerini walked the red carpet with her boyfriend, Chase Stokes, who cut a dashing figure in his well-tailored suit.
The “Half of My Hometown” songstress is a two-time CMA Awards recipient. This year, she received nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. Furthermore, she graced the stage as one of the evening’s performers, joining luminaries such as Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen.
Ballerini has been a beloved figure in country music since her debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It” in 2014. Her recent highlight was headlining a sold-out show in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, marking a significant achievement in her career.
Stokes, at 31, shared his enthusiasm for the show in a recent conversation with PEOPLE.
“For her to return to her hometown and sell out an arena on that stage—it was the most amazing thing,” Stokes expressed. “I cried the whole time.”
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have provided numerous endearing moments on the red carpet, from their debut as a couple at the 2023 CMT Awards to their coincidentally coordinated outfits at the 2023 MTV VMAs.
Ballerini disclosed to PEOPLE that she has recently begun writing new music, and it revolves around the happiness she is experiencing in her life. Don’t miss any stories—sign up for PEOPLE’s daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best that PEOPLE has to offer, from captivating celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
