Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes Call It Quits 29 Months After Going Red Carpet Official

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes' romantic joyride has come to an end.

The doting couple decided to end things after dating for almost three years, having announced their relationship in April 2023 while walking the red carpet together at the CMT Music Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini, who recently revealed a healthy lifestyle focused on physical, mental, and emotional health is her preoccupation, ended her 5-year marriage to Morgan Evans before she started dating her now ex-boyfriend, Chase Stokes.

Ballerini and Stokes have pulled the plug on their relationship after being in the public eye, declaring their love for each other. Rumors of their relationship began in January 2023 after Stokes shared a photo of them cuddled up at a game in Inglewood.

These rumors were confirmed in April of the same year when they went public with their relationship while walking the red carpet at the CMT Awards.

Before confirming they were a couple, the singer and the "Outer Banks" actor had been teasing the public in different interviews, making lovely comments about each other.

The pair proudly spoke of their relationship and how they put in conscious effort to make it work. Stokes said that distance was not a barrier to them spending time together, even though it is not always easy or convenient.

A rep for Ballerini confirmed their breakup to PEOPLE, who reported that the 32-year-olds have finally split up after dating for almost three years and doing everything to make it work.

In October 2024, Ballerini released her album "Patterns," which was centered around the nuance of falling in love with Stokes. It was reported in an interview that the singer said getting to a happy, loving place is indeed a process, as she and her then boyfriend had "baggage" they sorted together.

Stokes celebrated the singer turning 32 on September 12, 2025, sharing a photo on Instagram, writing, "Although you keep saying you're not excited for 32, I'd say I'm looking forward to more of this. Happy birthday, my love [red heart emoji]."

Earlier this year, Ballerini had also reflected on her relationships and how she has come a long way from where she was. She learned this the hard way, as she did not have a good example of a solid relationship in her developmental years.

She continued, saying things were different with the new kind of love she found with Stokes as they were both willing and ready to put in the work individually and with each other.

Stokes and Ballerini first sparked dating rumors in January 2023 when the TV personality teased their relationship on social media. He shared a cute picture of them cuddling at the Georgia vs. TCU game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The then-couple continued to hint at their romance in multiple interviews, keeping fans guessing for months before officially confirming their relationship in April 2023. The Blast covered the story, reporting that they made their red carpet debut at the CMT Awards.

Ballerini raved about her blossoming romance with Stokes during a red carpet interview, revealing she was excited to introduce him to her world. "I feel really good. I'm happy to be here, and the show is amazing," she gushed.

Ballerini's romance with Stokes began months after the finalization of her divorce from fellow country music singer, Morgan Evans. She and the Australian musician began dating in 2016, got engaged that year, and tied the knot in December 2017.

However, their marital bliss ended in 2022 when Ballerini announced that she and Evans were divorcing. She got candid about her tumultuous union to the singer in a 2023 interview, revealing that she had known for a "long time" their marriage wouldn't work.

Ballerini confessed that she and Evans had experienced multiple separations, years of couples therapy, and many nights of sleeping on the couch before she finally decided to pull the plug on their marriage. She claimed their acrimonious union inspired her song, "Blindsided."

The end of Ballerini and Stokes' relationship might shock many, given how head over heels they were for each other months earlier. The Blast reported that the singer kicked off 2025 with rare pictures depicting her 2-year romance with the actor.

She flaunted their love with multiple PDA and adorable pictures, captioning the post with her love for Stokes, who she described as her "teammate." Five months later, Ballerini revealed her health was her top priority in her 30s.

The entertainer declared she wished to be physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy, noting she did everything to "feel her best." The best part of her fitness routine was taking walks to get in fresh air and sunshine while following the 80/20 rule for her diet.

Could Kelsea Ballerini's health priorities have influenced her separation from Chase Stokes?