Kelsea Ballerini Gets Fans Mentally Prepared For Her 2026 Grammy Appearance
By Afouda Bamidele on January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM EST

Kelsea Ballerini gives a sneak peek into her 2026 Grammy's drip.
It is no secret that the musician does not hold out with her outfits, stepping out for any occasion. Her previous looks have stunned the crowds, and this year might just be the best one yet.
Kelsea Ballerini's 2025 Grammys outfit was one for the books, which left fans talking, and it seems she is set out to top herself at her own game. The singer has received a handful of nominations over the years but has yet to win her first Grammy.
Kelsea Ballerini Subtly Hints At Naked 2026 Grammy Outfit

Ballerini shared a snapshot of what she would be wearing to the Grammys on Sunday, and it might be a naked dress. The singer teased fans with a picture of the see-through dress on social media, and although the image was zoomed in, fans could tell it was most likely an ultra-sheer dress.
The picture only captured the top part of the dress, showing the corset with visible boning and underwire in a skin-blending color tone. The dress is also not fully finished, as there were pins shown attaching fabrics together. On the waist lay a belt with the words "Etro for Kelsea Ballerini" embroidered on it.
The singer did not share anything more about her look, raising fans' anticipation and wonder. She tagged Etro and captioned the post "See you Sunday [red heart emoji]."
As everyone is looking to see her in the outfit, Ballerini is looking forward to the outcome of her nomination. This year, she got nominated for Best Contemporary Country album for her album "Patterns."
Inside The Singer's Previous Stunning Looks

US Magazine detailed Ballerini's outfit for the 2025 Grammys. She was clad in a custom Tamara Ralph Couture mini dress. Her black dress featured all-over beading, a cutout neckline with cone cups, thick straps, and a fitted skirt sealed with a white satin cape that fell off her shoulders and flowed behind her.
The musician's look was on point with her diamond rings, stud earrings, and pointed-toe heels. Her hair and makeup gave her a fabulous look. She wore her blonde locks in a styled side part with curls.
The chic look went perfectly with her glam: long eyelashes, nude lipstick, perfectly filled-in eyebrows, and smoky eyeshadow. Suppose Ballerini is indeed wearing a naked dress to this year's Grammys; it would not be her first time. She previously wore a Michael Kors naked dress at the 2024 Met Gala.
With this look, the singer rocked gold jewelry, and her makeup perfectly complemented her ensemble with pink shimmery eyeshadow and glossy lips. Her hair was styled up with pink and coral flowers pinned in. She attended the event with Chase Stokes, who rocked a typical black blazer and matching pants look.
Kelsea Ballerini Proved That Sometimes Beauty Actually Means Pain

Ballerini's 2025 Grammys look was epic, but behind closed doors, she admitted that it was not the most comfortable outfit to be in.
PEOPLE shared that the singer did justice to the '90s supermodel look for the night, and her stylists, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, made sure she really channeled the vintage glam with the plunging black minidress, skin-baring cone cups, and a low-dipping neckline.
But through all these and the flashy smiles for the camera, Ballerini was just holding it together. In a behind-the-scenes video shared to Zanna Roberts Rassi's Instagram, the 32-year-old was heard saying she "can't f-cking breathe" in the dress.
Nevertheless, her looks have always been one for the books. In 2024, she stunned everyone with a sexy, floral Vera Wang gown, and although she missed the red carpet, her outfit still made heads turn as she posed for pictures inside.
In 2023, she paid homage to her album "Subject to Change" dressed in a yellow Prabal Gurung halter dress, highlighting her outstanding jewelry.
The Musician Took A Stance Against Disrespect At A Concert

Ballerini was married to Morgan Evans from 2017 till 2022 when they called it quits. She released her song "Penthouse," whose lyrics detail her relationship, marriage, and divorce from the Australian singer. While performing the acoustic version on stage in December last year in Sydney, a man ignited a disturbance.
As she sang the words "it stings rolling up the welcome mat, knowing you got half," he yelled, "Team Morgan," and without hesitation, the artist clapped back, saying, "F-ck off." The crowd went wild with cheers, applause, and laughter, and then she walked forward with the mic in her hand to say, "Team Everyone's Happy."
The 32-year-old did not stop there, she addressed the issue again online, resharing the viral clip of the moment and sending a firm warning that she would not entertain any form of disrespect during her performances.
The Blast noted that even her on-and-off boyfriend, Chase Stokes, also defended her then, writing, "These comments are f-cking weird. Grow up."
Inside Kelsea Ballerini's On-And-Off Relationship With Chase Stokes

Shortly after her divorce from Evans, she was linked to Stokes in 2023. They were spotted countless times on dates, in public, and attending events together.
Last year, widespread reports carried that they had pulled the plug on their relationship, and a lot of speculations around the reason for their breakup came to light. The Blast shared that, reportedly, the split was initiated by the musician as she and the "OuterBanks" actor were on different paths at the time.
Other sources claim that Stokes had jealousy issues and could not cope with Ballerini's lifestyle, independence, and fame. In late November, Stokes posted cryptic messages that appeared to suggest that he and Ballerini were done for good. He claimed he was blocked and did nothing wrong.
Shortly after, the pair were spotted together in Scotland, with many claims that they got back together due to their intense love for each other. On New Year's Eve, Stokes confirmed they were back together, sharing pictures of him and the singer kissing passionately.
Looking forward to Kelsea Ballerini's full glam at the Grammys!