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Kelsea Ballerini Kicks Off Tour with a Tequila Shot, a Chicks Cover — and Four Costume Changes!

One day after dropping her fantastic fourth album Subject to Change , Kelsea Ballerini launched her Heartfirst Tour at Radio City Music Hall in N.Y.C.

Kelsea Ballerini brought the yee-haw to Radio City Music Hall.

On Saturday night, the Nashville mainstay kicked off her Heartfirst Tour at the iconic New York City venue, one day after dropping Subject to Change , her fantastic fourth studio album.

Because of the coronavirus crisis , Ballerini, 29, hasn't hit the road for a headlining tour since 2019. And early in the show, she opened up about returning to the stage and reconnecting with her fans.

"I have lived a lot of life, and the fact that I just get to kick off this next chapter of music in this freaking amazing, beautiful city, with you tonight, at this iconic venue, just means the whole entire world to me, so thank you for showing up," Ballerini told the packed crowd.

"We've worked so hard on this show, and all I want for you to know is this is a safe room, and I want you to know that if you want to just dance — like, lose your mind, do it. I'm gonna. If you wanna scream-sing all the wrong words because the record just came out yesterday, do it. I just want you to know, in this room, for the next 90 minutes, you are seen, heard, loved and accepted, alright?"

Throughout the evening, Ballerini showcased why she's one of modern country's brightest stars. Much of the setlist was occupied by tracks off Subject to Change — as it should; the LP is Ballerini's strongest to date. Some highlights: "Muscle Memory," "Doin' My Best" and "Love Is a Cowboy," which Ballerini infused with some lines from The Chicks' "Cowboy Take Me Away."

But there were plenty of nostalgic moments, too. Ballerini delivered a medley of her early hits ("Yeah Boy," "Dibs," "Love Me Like You Mean It"), as well as her breakout smash "Peter Pan." And midway through the show, she revealed she'll be performing a different fan-voted deep cut at each tour stop. For her first outing, Ballerini sang the Unapologetically kiss-off "Get Over Yourself."

The Heartfirst Tour was also the first time Ballerini could perform songs off her self-titled 2020 album, which dropped the week the world shut down, on the road. Past singles including "Half of My Hometown," "Homecoming Queen" (performed as a duet with opener Georgia Webster ) and "Hole in the Bottle" were crowd-pleasing sing-alongs. And the latter wasn't Ballerini's only boozy bop. She also sang her Subject to Change standout "You're Drunk, Go Home" — after throwing back a tequila shot with her band.

All night long, Ballerini effortlessly went from twang, to Top 40 fare (her Chainsmokers collab "This Feeling" even popped up). And her costume changes were just as seamless: She had four different looks — a yellow dress mirroring the Subject to Change cover art; a glittering fringe number; a crystal-encrusted black catsuit; and a Canadian tuxedo with a white crop top — with some mini-reveals sprinkled throughout.

As the concert began to wind down, Ballerini, who recently filed for divorce from husband Morgan Evans, thanked her fans and shared some words of wisdom as she revealed that a dollar from every ticket sold will go to the Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund , which donates money to mental health organizations.

"Change is inevitable. Change is a part of life. It is necessary. And when we allow it to just happen to us and pass through us and deal with it as it comes, instead of fearing it, there's a lot more room to live and enjoy. I just realized that what I have may look different tomorrow, but what is meant for me is mine and what is meant for you is yours," she said before performing "What I Have," a new ballad. "In this moment, I can't remember the last time I felt more grateful for what I have."

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Kelsea Ballerini Announces First Headlining Tour Dates

Kelsea Ballerini is about to embark on her first-ever headlining tour. On Monday, the "Peter Pan" singer revealed the initial set of dates for the  First Time Tour, which kicks off Oct. 21 in Houston.

Ballerini will travel to 10 cities, including New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Cam will serve as a special guest at her final two dates in Vegas, while Carly Pearce, Morgan Evans, Levi Hummon and Jacob Davis are also set to appear in select cities.

“I’ve been blessed to open for so many incredible artists and people I admire,” Ballerini says in a press release. “Getting to watch their shows and learn more about our craft has inspired me to grow as an artist. One of the highlights of touring has been meeting fans and creating new relationships along the way. And for that reason, I was inspired to put together my first headlining tour. I can’t wait to get up close and personal with the people who have made the last few years so incredible. See you this fall!”

Tickets for the tour will be available to fan club members on Aug. 3 and go on sale to the general public Aug. 5 at 10AM local time.

Kelsea Ballerini’s the  First Time Tour Dates:

Oct. 21 - Houston, Texas @ House of Blues* Oct. 22 - Dallas, Texas @ House of Blues * Nov. 11 - Knoxville, Tenn. @ TN Theatre + Nov. 12 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Buckhead Theatre + Nov. 18 - Mahnomen, Minn. @ Shooting Star Casino Nov. 19 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Mill City Nights ^ Dec. 2 - New York City, N.Y. @ Irving Plaza ~ Dec. 3 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ Town Ballroom ~ Dec. 8 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Wiltern Dec. 9 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ Orleans Casino w/ special guest Cam Dec. 10 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ Orleans Casino w/ special guest Cam

Special guests: * With Carly Pearce + With Morgan Evans ^ With Levi Hummon ~ With Jacob Davis

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The country star welcomed several female collaborators for the project, including Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, a co-writer on the album’s title “Subject to Change” and the tour’s namesake, “Heartfirst.” Alysa Vanderheym is also a co-producer on the project, and wrote “Heartfirst” with Fairchild and Ballerini. She also collaborated with Carly Pearce and Kelly Clarkson on the song “You’re Drunk, Go Home.”

“It’s interesting because in the conversation of, ‘Yes, we need more women in country music,’ what does that actually look like?” Ballerini previously told Billboard . “We need more female artists and collaborators but we also need more female opportunities throughout the whole chain of events, you know? I intentionally wanted to write with more women this time. For me, when you are making a record about emotions, when you connect with a woman creatively, you’re gonna be able to tap into that in a whole different way.”

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Kelsea Ballerini Unveils Dates for Second Leg of Heartfirst Tour

by Cillea Houghton January 12, 2023, 11:30 am

Kelsea Ballerini is leading with her “heart first” on the second leg of her headlining tour.

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Ballerini has booked a series of new shows on her HEARTFIRST Tour throughout the month of March, consisting of nine intimate shows across the U.S. and Canada. The tour will begin in Toronto on March 6, and will travel through Columbus, Ohio; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Atlantic City, New Jersey, and others before concluding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 18.

“Let’s do this again,” she writes with a yellow heart emoji announcing the new dates. The first leg of the tour took place in September and October 2022.

The tour is in support of her latest album, Subject to Change , which includes the top 30 single, “Heartfirst,” which Ballerini co-wrote with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Alysa Vanderheym, along with “ You’re Drunk, Go Home ,” a collaboration with Kelly Clarkson and Carly Pearce. “Heartfirst” is nominated at the 2023 Grammy Awards for Best Country Solo Performance.

This is one of several tours Ballerini is participating in this year. She’ll appear at select dates on The Judds: The Final Tour , which resumes on January 26, and serve as a supporting act on Kenny Chesney’s I Go Back Tour , which runs from March through the end of May.

“Music has taken me so many incredible places,” Ballerini said about touring with her “half of my hometown” duet partner. “Around the world, singing with some of my heroes in pop, alternative and contemporary music, but singing with Kenny is going home. He was the only voice I heard on ‘half of my hometown,’ and when he comes in, it’s just like hitting the Knoxville city limits. So to be able to go out to those cities like the place he and I grew up with an artist who’s accomplished what he has, it’s a lot like going home.”

She’ll also open for one of her idols, Shania Twain, on her global Queen of Me Tour , including the show at Geodis Park in Nashville.

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Fresh off her musical guest appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” Kelsea Ballerini is heading right back to the road for 18 more shows.

From March 6 through July 1, the country star will travel all over the country as part of her ongoing ‘Heartfirst Tour.’

The tour, which began in late 2022, had to be extended to the spring and summer due to overwhelming demand.

Soon after, concerts began selling out.

“WELL THIS ESCALATED QUICKLY,” Ballerini gushed on Instagram . “As if i couldn’t have been more excited to get back on the road…you’re selling these out already?! ok brb going to make the show extra special now.”

This time around, she’ll be hitting the northeast when she stops into Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on March 17.

And if you need last-minute tickets, they’re surprisingly still available — even for the sold-out shows.

Some can even be scooped up for as low as $55 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Want to find the show closest to you? Or would you like to see Ballerini open for Kenny Chesney on his upcoming “I Go Back Tour?”

Keep reading. We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.

All prices are subject to fluctuation and were found at the time of publication.

Kelsea Ballerini 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

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Kenny Chesney’s ‘I Go Back’ Tour

There isn’t just one tour on Ballerini’s 2023 schedule.

This year, she’ll also open for Kenny Chesney on his spring ‘I Go Back Tour’ from March 23 through May 27.

The tour isn’t your typical Chesney trek though.

Rather than hit stadiums, Chesney will hit off the beaten path venues this spring.

“I decided rather than just go repeat what we did on this summer’s stadium tour, I wanted to take this band and these songs to a lot of the cities we played on our way up, call it the I Go Back Tour and do just that,” Chesney shared on  Instagram .

You can find his entire tour calendar here.

Kelsea Ballerini new music

In October 2022, the 29-year-old released her fourth record “Subject To Change.”

The album mixes country, pop and dance which goes down smooth for hardcore fans and those her are just discovering her catalog with its good-natured lyrics and upbeat tempo changes.

We’re partial to the second track “THE LITTLE THINGS” where Ballerini pays homage to the intangibles in a relationship that make it work like “when her partner puts a hand on her back in a crowded room” or “waiting on her in the morning with a cup of coffee.”

You can hear the upbeat “Subject To Change” in its entirety here .

More recently, she dropped the soul-baring, six-song EP “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat.” Both songs from her ‘SNL’ set were from this short offering.

It’s also available for streaming —  all you have to do is click here .

Kelsea Ballerini opening act

Before Ballerini takes the stage, audiences will be treated to up-and-coming singer-songwriter Georgia Webster.

The 20-year-old Massachusetts native first exploded onto the scene after an acoustic version of her single “Tell Your Mom” went viral on TikTok in 2020.

Since then, she’s released two EPs: 2021’s “First Goodbye” and 2022’s “Chapter 1: Things We’re Not Saying.”

If you want a taste of her poppy country sound, you can listen to Webster here.

Kelsea Ballerini ‘SNL’ performance

Ballerini performed two songs on the March 4 episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosted by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

First, she treated the crowd to a rousing edition of her powerful “BLINDSIDED” which can be seen below.

Then, toward the end of the show, Ballerini delivered the stripped-down ballad “Penthouse.”

Both songs are from Ballerini’s 2023 EP “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat.”

Country stars on tour in 2023

It just might be time to start planning your annual concert calendar.

Dozens of the biggest country stars are hitting the road this year and we know you won’t want to miss them.

To help out, we’ve compiled a list of five of the biggest country stars on tour in 2023:

•  Kane Brown

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•  Reba McEntire

•  Morgan Wallen

•  Shania Twain

Want to see who else is on the road? Take a peek at our 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here.

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Kelsea Ballerini has consistently made history. With the release of her debut album  The First Time  (Black River), she became the only female country artist to hit #1 with the first three consecutive singles from a debut album. This history-making feat helped earn the honeyed alto a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination. She has logged five back-to-back Top 10 entries on the  Billboard Top Country Albums chart, including the platinum-selling  The First Time  [2015], gold-selling  Unapologetically  [2017], gold-selling  kelsea  [2020], ballerini  [2020], and SUBJECT TO CHANGE [2022]. With seven #1 singles and 31 certifications from the RIAA to date, her catalog boasts a string of essential smashes such as the double-platinum “Miss Me More” and “Peter Pan,” platinum-selling “half of my hometown” feat. Kenny Chesney and “hole in the bottle” with Shania Twain, and gold-selling “I Quit Drinking” with LANY.

Among dozens of accolades thus far, she has garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations, won two ACM Awards, picked up two CMA Awards, took home the iHeartRadio Music Awards honor for “Best New Artist,” and received multiple career nominations from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Awards, and People’s Choice Awards. She concluded 2021 as the “#3 most-played female artist on country radio” and CMT “Artist of the Year” in addition to picking up “Musical Event of the Year” and “Video of the Year” at the CMA Awards for “half of my hometown.” Kelsea scored a nomination in the category of “Single of the Year” at the 2022 CMA Awards for “half of my hometown,” and she notched a People’s Choice Awards nomination for “Country Artist of 2022.” Kelsea led the field for 2022 CMT Music Awards nominations with three nominations for “Video of The Year,” “Collaborative Video of The Year” and “CMT Performance of The Year.” Not to mention, she snagged a nomination for “Music Event of the Year” for the 2022 ACM Awards as both artist and producer of “half of my hometown.” This marked Kelsea’s first ACM nomination as a producer.

Expanding her sphere of influence, she authored her first original book of poetry  Feel Your Way Through , and Dolly Parton tapped her to star in the audiobook of  Run, Rose, Run . In April 2022, Kelsea co-hosted the CMT Awards on CBS nationwide. On top of this, the multi-platinum country superstar was named the newest face of COVERGIRL. She has joined the brand in a multi-year partnership and is set to launch a cosmetic collaboration with the brand in 2023. She was inducted as a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2019. At the time, she notably became the Opry’s youngest member in its nearly 100-year history since being founded in 1925. With these accolades, it is no wonder NPR proclaimed, “Kelsea Ballerini is definitely one of the most influential women in country right now… she’s defining the sound of the genre.”

Kelsea’s fourth album, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, arrived on September 23, 2022. The first single “HEARTFIRST,” quickly took over airwaves as the “most added song at country radio” the week of its release and was recently certified gold by the RIAA. Most recently, Kelsea earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Country Solo Performance” for “HEARTFIRST.” Kelsea surprised fans with the release of her intimate six-song EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (Black River) on February 14, 2023. The EP, along with an accompanying short film written and directed by Ballerini, marks the multi-platinum star’s most intimate and honest work to date. The project became an instant hit with fans and debuted to universal acclaim from everyone from The New York Times to Variety to Rolling Stone and more. Kelsea Ballerini is ready to continue making history in 2023 and beyond.

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Kelsea Ballerini Adds Third Leg to 2023 Heartfirst Tour

Three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee and multiple ACM and CMA Award winning multiplatinum songwriter, producer and author Kelsea Ballerini will launch the third leg of her exclusive HEARTFIRST Tour in June with special guest Georgia Webster, announcing today ten new intimate headline shows.

The third leg kicks off June 16 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, visits cities throughout the Western United States, and closes out on July 1 at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ.

Artist pre-sales start Tuesday, March 7 at 10am local time. Artist presale for the Highland, CA show begins Wednesday, March 8 at 10am local time. Sign up for early access to tickets at heartfirsttour.com . The Spotify pre-sale follows on Wednesday, March 8 at 10am local time.Tickets for the general on-sale go live Friday, March 10 at 10am local time. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

Kelsea is set to kick off the tour’s highly-anticipated second leg this Monday, March 6 at HISTORY in Toronto, ON, and will visit cities throughout the Midwest and East Coast, closing out on March 18 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA. It picks up where she left off on the 2022 fan favorite HEARTFIRST Tour last fall, which simultaneously launched her critically acclaimed album SUBJECT TO CHANGE and saw her captivate audiences night after night. Meanwhile, her new single “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” continues to climb at Country radio.

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Who Is Kelsea Ballerini? All About The Voice's New Season 27 Coach

The talented country artist has previously appeared on the show and toured with Kelly Clarkson.

Kelsea Ballerini's meteoric rise to fame has been spectacular: She's already had several smash albums, gotten an armful of awards, and even published a book of poetry.

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And now she's preparing to embark on a new chapter of her illustrious career: Becoming a red-seated Coach on  The Voice  in Season 27.

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Ballerini's mesmerizing approach to country music has not only charmed audiences of millions but has allowed the country songstress to carve out a country music legacy alongside the genre's most influential voices. As the country pop sensation hops into The Voice red chair, fans can look forward to the contagious energy and unparalleled expertise Ballerini is set to bring to the competition.

How did Kelsea Ballerini get her start in the music industry?

Ballerini moved to Nashville and began performing when she was just 15 years old. She signed a record deal with Black River Entertainment in 2013 at 19 years old and released her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It" in 2014, kick-starting a triumphant music career that would dominate radio waves for years to come.

The Knoxville, Tennessee native explained in a 2014 CMT interview that she began writing songs at the age of 13 as an outlet to help her cope with her parent's divorce. "I found it right in that time," Ballerini revealed. "I started coping with life through that way and  never  stopped."

"I wrote poems and journals, but that's when it switched for me to songwriting," Ballerini said. "That's when I wanted to do everything. It was like a fire all of a sudden. I started coming to Nashville and moved here when I was 15."

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She also credits her decision to become a musician to vocal powerhouse Kelly Clarkson  because, when Ballerini was 12 years old, she attended one of Clarkson's concerts. Ballerini recalled to Country Living that, as she watched her hero work her on-stage magic, she realized, "That's what I want to do when I grow up."

After a video of Clarkson winking was displayed on the video monitors, Ballerini felt it was a sign from the "Breakaway" singer herself.

"Ever since then, I've been like, 'Kelly Clarkson told me to be an artist," Ballerini teased.

The two later performed together during the Clarkson's Meaning of Life tour and worked together on The Voice.

Was Kelsea Ballerini on The Voice before Season 27?

Ballerini was the "Fifth Coach" in Season 15 of The Voice during the competition's digital series Comeback Stage. During the series, Ballerini met up with six Artists who didn't get chair turns during Blind Auditions and, with her guidance, they competed for a spot in the Top 13 Live Shows.

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The following season, Ballerini served as an advisor for Season 16's Team Kelly.

Ballerini then temporarily filled in for Clarkson as a Coach during Season 20 of  The Voice  when Clarkson was briefly ill.

Did Kelsea Ballerini win The Voice ?

Unfortunately, none of Ballerini's six artists were crowned as winners of The Voice Season 15.

The honor instead went to Team Kelly's Chevel Shepherd .

Kelsea Ballerini's Debut Album The First Time

Ballerini's debut studio album, the platinum-certified The First Time, was lightning in a bottle, instantly skyrocketing to the top of the country charts. Ballerini's honey alto register and pop-country beats were infectious, with her lead single "Love Me Like You Mean It" cementing the country songwriter as an artist to watch. Her subsequent smash singles "Peter Pan" and "Dibs" further pushed the needle, launching Ballerini into superstardom.

"Peter Pan" reached Number 1 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts in 2016, making Ballerini the first solo female country music artist to top both country music charts simultaneously . The combo of "Dibs" and "Peter Pan" also led Ballerini to become only the fifth solo female country music artist to score back-to-back Number 1 singles in history. 

"Peter Pan" also scored Ballerini her first-ever Grammy Award nomination . 

Kelsea Ballerini's Sophomore Studio Album  Unapologetically

Upon the immense success of her debut album, all eyes were on Ballerini for her next release, 2017's Unapologetically. Standout hits from the album included "Legends," "I Hate Love Songs," and "Miss Me More."

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“It starts with a breakup, and it goes into growing up, and then it goes into falling in love," Ballerini told Rolling Stone in November 2017. "When I was listening to my favorite demos I had when it was time to start making a record, I realized that I had talked about my life, and my life has really come in three sections in the last two and a half years. And that was loss, it was life, and then it was love. So that’s what the album ended up being.”

Kelsea Ballerini's  Kelsea  and Ballerini Albums

Following Unapologetically , Ballerini began working on her third studio album, dropping the lead single "homecoming queen?" in September 2019.

The March 2020 release of Ballerini's eponymous third album complicated plans for touring, but that didn't stop her from virtually connecting with her fans over the new music.

“I’m finding a lot of peace in putting some music into the world right now, especially music that talks about finding the value in ‘home’ and friends,” Ballerini told Rolling Stone following the album's release. “We need to find comfort in both of those things through this strange, uneasy time.”

In September 2020, Ballerini dropped a counterpart album to  Kelsea called Ballerini , which featured stripped-down versions of the third album's tracklist.

Kelsea Ballerini's Fourth Album SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Ballerini released her fourth studio album, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, in September 2022 and its lead single, "HEARTFIRST," was an instant hit. She performed the track live for the first time while co-hosting the 2022 CMT Music Award, and the single scored Ballerini a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

“I loved the idea of going, ‘Change is inevitable.’ And we’ve all as humankind experienced that heavily the last couple of years," Ballerini told Rolling Stone after the album drop. "So what if I make the theme of this album the idea of just blissfully accepting that tomorrow is probably going to look different than today? And instead of being terrified and looking at it like it’s this monster under the bed, what if I just live now? Sometimes that looks messy, and sometimes that looks confusing, and sometimes that looks really amazing and beautiful.”

Kelsea Ballerini's EP  Rolling Up the Welcome Mat

Ballerini dropped a surprise EP in February 2023  with six new tracks and an accompanying short film film in which she starred. The album was created following her separation from her now-ex-husband Morgan Evans, she said at the time. 

“Rolling Up the Welcome Mat was how I processed everything,” Ballerini told Rolling Stone in February 2023. “It’s the way I got my feelings out of my body and heart and put them to music, which is the purest way I could’ve handled it.”  

Kelsea Ballerini's Poetry Book  Feel Your Way Through

Ballerini book of poems,  Feel Your Way Through , was published in November 2021. Alongside her book release, Ballerini launched the Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund to help raise money for non-profits centered around mental health.

Kelsea Ballerini recorded for Dolly Parton's audiobook

Dolly Parton on Late Night with Seth Meyers

Country titan Dolly Parton  later recruited Ballerini to record her audiobook for Run, Rose, Run . The novel, co-written with James Patterson in 2022, is centered around a young singer-songwriter on the rise (and run), making Ballerini a perfect casting choice.

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Kelsea Ballerini's Grand Ole Opry Induction

Every country singer dreams of one day joining the Grand Ole Opry , and Ballerini was elated to cross off the bucket list achievement in April 2019 . The "Peter Pan" songstress was inducted by fellow country music legend Carrie Underwood .

With her induction, Ballerini became the Opry's youngest member in its sprawling history since its founding in 1925.

"I’ve said it a million times, but I really do feel like anyone who has a respect and a love for country music — if you’re an artist, or even as a songwriter — you want your story to land you on that stage at some point," Ballerini told Rolling Stone in May 2019. "When I first signed my record deal, that’s what I told the label: “This is on the very, very tippity-top of my goal list. I want to play on that stage.”

Kelsea Ballerini's Awards

Kelsea Ballerini performing on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in March 2023

Ballerini's roster of awards and accolades is astounding and a testament to her beloved songwriting skills and mesmerizing talent.

She already has four Grammy Award nominations and has taken home two CMA Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and an iHeartRadio Music Award honor for Best New Artist.

“When these things happen, it really is a reminder for me that I’m in the right place,” Ballerini told Rolling Stone in April 2022. “When those full circles close it’s like the universe or God’s way of saying, ‘You’re on the right path. Keep going.’”

In 2017, Ballerini also landed on  Forbes' 30 Under 30 in the music category, and in 2022 was named as the newest face of CoverGirl .

She made her Saturday Night Live debut in March 2023, dazzling the audience with her performances of Rolling Up the Welcome Mat 's "Blindsided" and "Penthouse."

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Don't miss Ballerini on The Voice Season 27, which you'll be able to watch on  NBC  and  Peacock.  

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The Voice Season 26 is still a few months away, but the musical competition series is already eager for Season 27. On Wednesday, NBC unveiled the coaches panel for the season, set to premiere in Spring 2025, with a mix of new and familiar faces.

Kelsea Ballerini will make her official coaching debut after appearing on The Voice as a battle advisor during season 16 in 2019. The country musician made another appearance on the series in 2021 when she filled in for Kelly Clarkson for a brief stint during season 20. During season 15, Ballerini became the first-ever fifth coach, leading a group of eliminated hopefuls in “The Comeback Stage.”

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Levine left the show in 2019 after serving as as coach on the competition show since its debut in 2012. He lead singers to the big win three times. He was ultimately replaced by Gwen Stefani who served alongside Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson.

At the time, host Carson Daly said Levine will “always be a cherished member of  The Voice  family.”

The Voice was the most-watched alternative series for the 2023-24 season, according to live plus 7 day results. It’s a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher, and Barry Poznick.

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CMA Fest 2024 updates: Kelsea Ballerini leads Nissan in a sing-along 'therapy' session'

CMA Fest is back for day two.

Thousands of country music fans have swarmed downtown Nashville to see over 300 artists on nine stages.

The weather is is hot, but sunny and should make for an excellent day of music.

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Cody Johnson delivers a 'real deal' superstardom-entrenching performance

"He's the real deal, a real damn cowboy and a real damn Texan," stated CMA Fest co-hosts Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde before Sebastapol, Texas native Cody Johnson took to the Nissan Stadium stage for yet another year.

Though five years into jumping from road-worn independent renown to mainstream country superstardom, songs like 2023 "Leather" album track "That's Texas" and five-year-old "Ain't Nothin' to It" single "Long Haired Country Boy" sound like they've been in country's multigenerational songbook since at least when Charlie Daniels released "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" 45 years ago.

"Seven men are pouring their heart and soul into this music," stated Johnson about the earnest work of his longtime touring band, The Rocking CJB.

Not but a minute after making that statement, Jelly Roll, an artist and man Johnson noted earlier in the day at CMA Fest's Spotlight Stage, was "an (unlikely) friend (he'd learned) to admire and respect because of his moral fabric — and love of classic and modern country music," joined him for their "Leather" album collaboration "Whiskey Bent."

Couple those moments with a follow-up of his current country radio single "The Painter" — about how important his wife of nearly 20 years, Brandi, is to his life — and who Johnson is, at present, emerges:

He's at peace with the life his current success, which is growing from the least-anticipated to the most-wanted variety, allows him to experience.

Thus, his sing-along-enhanced performance of set closer "Til You Can't" was as much a catharsis as it was a celebration shared with tens of thousands.

Little Big Town drops in for surprise performance of ‘Girl Crush’

After Ballerini left the stage, Little Big Town dropped in for a surprise performance. 

The group sang their hit “Girl Crush” as the stadium lights shone pink and fans waved their phone flashlights.

Backed by harmonies, Karen Fairchild delivered powerful vocals. She sang the final refrain with the crowd, crooning, “I’ve got a girl crush / Hate to admit it but / I got a heart rush / It ain't slowin' down.”

In August, Little Big Town will be dropping a “Greatest Hits” album to mark their 25th anniversary as a band. 

Kelsea Ballerini's uniquely confident stardom inspires sing-along excitement from Nissan crowd

Kelsea Ballerini entered the Nissan Stadium stage to a triumphant ambiance as it was awash in purple lights: an artist entering a new chapter defined by confident, main character energy. 

Her first song?

"Rolling Up The Welcome Mat" album breakup anthem "Mountain With A View."

Similar to the stripped, "healed" version of "Rolling Up The Welcome Mat" tracks "Penthouse and "Blindsided," on record, "Mountain With A View" sounds like quiet yet strong encouragement. After filling her first arena show at nearby Knoxville's Thompson-Bolling Arena in Nov. 2023, it sounds like a bombastic, fully evolved anthem of freedom.

Calling her set a brief journey through a decade of her work, she celebrated the tenth anniversary of her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It."

2016's "Yeah Boy" was met with squeals of joy from Ballerini's fanbase. If they're 21 as she turns 30, they were newly teenaged and singing pop-country songs about drinking wine with boys wearing blue jeans and ball caps.

Now that Ballerini and her core fanbase are all legally able to drink, that song being followed by "Hole In The Bottle" was as much an opportunity for the performer to sip a glass of red wine onstage as it was to play her bluegrass-inspired and honky-tonking hit.

Speaking of bluegrass, her East Tennessee roots and strong songwriting skills benefit making IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO) not just feel like an "unhinged" throwaway," but a crowd-beloved, sing-along set closer that earned one of the night's loudest ovations.

New-to-the-country-scene singer Dasha shines

Dasha will be marking Nashville’s Nissan stadium and CMA Fest as a milestone in her just-taking-off music career.

The Warner Records singer became famous after her hit “Austin” lit up TikTok and social media in a line dancing firestorm. 

“Oh my goodness this is so huge,” the singer said in reference to her first stadium arena performance. “I wrote this song last year and it changed my life.”

Dasha performed a new tune, “Didn’t I” before jumping into her song “Austin” which garners millions of clicks by the day.

Jon Pardi's brings on a special guest

Oh hey Clint Black! As part of Jon Pardi’s electric set, the country singer brought out the country legend to commemorate 35 years since Black released “Killin’ Time.” 

“We got a special guest I’m going to bring out. Is that cool?” Pardi asked to an excited crowd. “We all grew up with this. The legend of country music. I don’t know what else to say. Clint Black, you coming out here?”

The song came fourth in Pardi’s line-up of “Your Heart Or Mine,” “Heartache on the Dance Floor” and “Last Night Lonely.”

“Legend!” Pardi roared after the song thanking Black. “A legend right there.”

The country singer led a “wreck me” performance with a pelvis thrust to his song “Night Shift,” danced in the pit for “Dirt On My Boots” and closed with his classic love song “Head Over Boots.”

“I want to send this out to all the lovebirds in the crowd,” Pardi said. “If you’ve got a spot to dance, this is for you.”

Parker McCollum unveils new music in Nissan set

Parker McCollum hit the stage after Gretchen Wilson sang her heart out on “Redneck Woman.”

The 31-year-old singer-songwriter, known for hits “Pretty Heart” and “Burn It Down,” walked onstage wearing a black Lucchese hat, gold chains and a black CMA shirt that said “made by music.”

“God bless country music. Man, how cool is this right here?,” he said, shouting out his hometown of Conroe, TX.

He started his set with the longing tune, “To Be Loved by You,” and went into “Handle On You.”

Later in his set, McCollum told the audience he was about to do something “kinda crazy” since it’s CMA Fest. He played his new, unreleased song, “Big Ol’ Fancy House.”

A moody country-rock ballad, McCollum lamented the loneliness of living alone in an empty, nice house.  He sang, “In this big ol' empty house / It’s just eating me alive…. In this big ol’ fancy house / Bunch of fancy cars.” 

“I will remember this night for the rest of my life,” McCollum told the crowd, saying it doesn’t get much better than singing at Nissan Stadium. 

He ended his set with his 2023 song, “Burn It Down,” getting up close to his fans and singing the last chorus with a powerful, emotive belt. 

Among red lights, he cried, “Burn it down 'til I don't want you no more / Baby, burn it down.”

Gretchen Wilson opens Saturday night CMA Fest

Yee Haw! Gretchen Wilson is still getting a big “hell yeah” 20 years to the day after releasing her massively successful song “Redneck Woman.”

In a blank tank, black cowboy boots and designer ripped dreams, the 50 year old singer rocked Nissan Stadium as the Friday night show opener. 

“Hello CMA Fest, it feels so good to be back here after all these years,” she roared after starting with “Here for the Party.” 

“Thank you so much for sticking with me,” Wilson said. “Hey, I’ve got a new song coming out Friday night, ‘Little Miss Runner-Up.’ It’s a sequel to a song I wrote awhile ago called ‘Homewrecker.’ We’re gonna play that one for you right now.”

The rugged scratch of Wilson’s lower registry of “Work Hard, Play Harder” and piercing high notes of “Redneck Woman” smoothly echoed through the stadium showing two decades of being a brand name country star. 

“I’m not ready for this to be over yet,” Wilson said before ending on her classic song. “I do have to ask you one question before I get out of here: Do we have any rednecks in the crowd?”

Lady A takes break from CMA Fest to help restore Murfreesboro home

Grammy-winning trio Lady A paused CMA Fest activities to help replace windows, siding and build an outdoor railing at a Murfreesboro couple's Friday.

Christine and James Mitchell, who are 89 and 90 have been unable to keep up with maintenance on their home as they've grown older.

A group of volunteers including Lady A were able to restore some beauty to the couple's home.

The project is led by Cornerstone Building Brands' Home for Good program and Habitat for Humanity.

Dustin Lynch's 'Pool Situation' returns, more popular than ever

Judging by his fans lined down John Lewis Way, the sophomore edition of multiple-time country chart-topping Grand Ole Opry member Dustin Lynch's "Pool Situation" event at downtown Nashville's Margaritaville Hotel was at least twice as popular the second time around.

Aside from being the artist behind his latest album, "Killed The Cowboy" (featuring Jelly Roll collaboration "Chevrolet") and songs including "Small Town Boy" and the Mackenzie Porter duet "Thinking 'Bout You," he may be mainstream country's shrewdest customer at understanding the line between wild celebrations and their corporate marketing potential.

Unlike years past, the "Pool Situation" was a free and open-to-the-public event.

"It's enjoyable to realize that celebrations like the 'Pool Situation' are growing from something fun during CMA Fest to be a part of what could be my legacy as an artist," Lynch said.

He's learned much as a frequent participant in Luke Bryan's decade-old "Crash My Playa" event in Quintana Roo, Mexico. However, in Las Vegas and Nashville, he's successfully blended hotel pools, DJs and impromptu-feeling live band sets for a potent party mix.

At Margaritaville, Lynch's Pool Situation hits best. The recently passed Jimmy Buffett's hotel chain embodies lazy afternoons at five o'clock aided by tequila-based concoctions.

It's an ideal fit for what his art and brand have embodied and what that can more broadly encompass in the future.

"People from all over the world are traveling to a hotel in Nashville because as much as they love my music, they love the lifestyle it embodies, too. The "Pool Situation" allows me to work within myself and not chase something left-of-center to evolve my career as country music's mainstream continues to get crowded with superstar artists," says Lynch.

"My fanbase, and country's fanbase, in general, are attracted to the same types of natural connections that make people do everything — when thinking about Nashville and country music (at large) — from coming to CMA Fest, to dropping a tip in a tip jar on Lower Broadway or buying a ticket to a concert at Bridgestone Arena."

Chevy Riverfront Stage at capacity, gates closed

The gates at the Chevy Riverfront Stage closed around 3:20 p.m. because the stage is at capacity, festival organizers posted on social media.

The stage is highlighted by a 1 p.m. performance by Breland.

Good Molecules Reverb Stage at capacity, gates closed

The gates to get to the Good Molecules Reverb stage have been closed because the stage is at capacity, festival organizers said.

Shaboozey is set to play at 1:35 p.m.

The gates will be reopened when possible, they said.

An officer near the stage, when asked if this is the first stage they've closed gates, told a Tennessean reporter "there hasn’t been anyone else this big on this stage."

Kelsea Ballerini talks coffee, music and 'The Voice' at CMA Fest

Kelsea Ballerini is giving Dolly Parton a run for her money on projects announced during CMA Fest.

At a rooftop brunch, Ballerini shared her new coffee line and some donuts with the crowd while discussing her next album and judging gig on “The Voice.”

While Ballerini didn’t divulge when her new album — inspired by personal growth and learning what love looks like for her — would drop, she promised it would be later this year.

Ballerini will start shooting episodes of the popular singing competition next month, she said.

“I'm very excited. It's such a new thing for me. It's very outside of my comfort zone and I am really nervous, but really excited because its a whole new world and opportunity and I feel like I've learned so much over the last 10 years and I'm really excited to be able to hopefully help out. I start that next month."

Cody Johnson connects, grows fanbase in CMA Fest Spotlight Stage appearance

A decade ago, CMA award-winning and Billboard chart-topping artist Cody Johnson was, like many independent Texas artists, still playing the equivalent of a concert every other day, every year.

He played 75 percent fewer dates in 2023, with minimally 150% more acclaim.

The value of remaining fervently tied to an independent mindset while pursuing mainstream success was one of many topics he broached in an hour-long conversation with CMT and SiriusXM's Cody Alan at a capacity-packed CMA Fest Fan Fair X Spotlight Stage at Music City Center.

Notably, too, he spoke of his burgeoning friendship with CMA Fest Nissan Stadium show co-host Jelly Roll. The idea that Johnson, a former prison guard and Jelly Roll — a former felon — could be friends, seems unusual. However, both artists have matured from being what the "Leather" album artist noted was being "wild kids kid with big egos who partied around bad influences, to being friends who admire and respect each other's redeveloped moral fabric and code, plus have an abiding love of classic and modern country music.

Speaking of "Leather," its album track "The Painter" is an ode to Brandi, his wife of 17 years. He joked that when a three-legged dog he once owned, Willie, met Brandi, he bit her in the leg.

Roughly a month after they started dating, Willie passed away.

"I joked that Willie died of a broken heart — she didn't find it funny," Johnson deadpanned.

After telling that story — one he's never divulged on a microphone — he added a few notes regarding his evolving business acumen, involving having his signature hat being Resistol's current best-selling brand, plus having a Wrangler shirt line coming soon.'

"I'm probably gonna be doing this at 90 like Willie Nelson," Johnson stated.

Another deadpan answer.

However, this one was entirely serious.

Can I still buy CMA Fest tickets?

Yes and no.

Some events for Friday and the weekend are already sold out at Nissan Stadium Stage, CMA Close Up Stage, Ascend Amphitheater and the CMA Spotlight Stage, but there are still some tickets available online for purchase at cmafest.com/tickets .

And there are also plenty of free areas to catch some music this weekend as well. Find out more here .

Top picks for Friday at CMA Fest

Outside of the evening's slate of performers at Nissan Stadium, here are the acts you can't miss Friday during CMA Fest.

10:45 a.m. - noon

• Couldn't make it into Fan Fair in time, looking for someone to check out (and it's not raining)? Chris Housman is a CMT and mTheory Equal Access Program grantee in 2024. Alongside the continuing success of his COVID-19 quarantine era breakout "Blueneck," he's also gaining renown for his latest single, "Guilty As Sin." Kansas-born and a 90s and 2000s-era country fanatic, he's also one of Nashville's better total package artists. Also proudly a member of the queer community, his take on the genre's traditional themes is as solidly inclusive as it is ear-warming.

12:15 - 1 p.m.

• Yes, we know. Riverfront Stage gets filled QUICKLY. If that's the case, CMT's Next Women of Country will be featuring Tanner Adell, Mae Estes, Kylie Frey, Emily Ann Roberts, and Tigirlily Gold at 12:30 p.m. June 7 in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's CMA Theater .

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

• Reverb Stage — Shaboozey's platinum-selling and chart-topping breakout success is likely a surprise to many — but not to the decade-long veteran and native of Washington, D.C.'s suburbs. "The Bootcut Kid"'s latest album, "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going" is a week old. Come for "Tipsy," but stay for "Annabelle," "Vegas" and the album's sleeper hip-hop and pop crossover track "Drink Don't Need No Mix." If looking for the "super lit" mid-afternoon party that someone in your CMA Fest crew is always desperately seeking, this could be it.

Post Malone surprises Nissan Stadium crowd and brings out a friend

Post Malone further cemented his place as a countrified superstar Thursday night, as he shocked a crowd numbering into the tens of thousands with a surprise appearance at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest's first night.

And he brought a friend to the party.

Solo, on the field-level Spotlight Stage, the chart-topping pop performer played a version of his Morgan Wallen duet "I Had Some Help."

Then, in a double surprise, while discussing his forthcoming debut country album , Malone brought one of his album's collaborators, 20-time chart-topping Grand Ole Opry member Blake Shelton, to the stage.

The tandem sang their unreleased duet, "Pour Me A Drink."

The two continued the party across the river, where Malone performed an acoustic set at Shelton's Ole Red bar during a Spotify House pop up event. Malone covered George Strait, Vince Gill and reprised his duet with Shelton as the latter's wife, Gwen Stefani, looked on.

Highlights from CMA Fest Day 1

Dolly Parton proved she's a woman who keeps working '9 to 5.' During Fan Fair X, she announced a laundry list of projects to include a Nashville hotel, museum, wine line and the name of her Broadway musical.

Lynyrd Skynyrd rounded out Thursday's performances at the Nissan Stadium Main Stage. Reyna Roberts, Craig Morgan, Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, Shaboozy and Thomas Rhett also performed.

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• Electrostal History and Art Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Electrostal History and Art Museum in Elektrostal. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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• Places of interest
• Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
• Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino
• Peter the Great Military Academy
• History of Russian Scarfs and Shawls Museum
• Ramenskii History and Art Museum
• Bykovo Manor
• Pekhorka Park
• Balashikha Arena
• Malenky Puppet Theater
• Drama Theatre BOOM
• Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore
• Pavlovsky Posad Museum of Art and History
• Saturn Stadium
• Church of Vladimir
• Likino Dulevo Museum of Local Lore
• Orekhovo Zuevsky City Exhibition Hall
• Noginsk Museum and Exhibition Center
• Fairy Tale Children's Model Puppet Theater
• Fifth House Gallery
• Malakhovka Museum of History and Culture