Kelsea Ballerini Age, Height, Partner & Biography

Kelsea Ballerini is a 33-year-old American country singer from Mascot, Tennessee, best known for “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan”. Born Kelsea Nicole Ballerini on September 12, 1993, she was the first female artist in nearly a decade to top country radio with her debut single.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kelsea Nicole Ballerini
Age	33 years old
Date of Birth	September 12, 1993
Birthplace	Mascot, Tennessee, USA
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Partner	Chase Stokes (since 2023)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Known For	“Love Me Like You Mean It”, “Peter Pan”
Years Active	2013–present

Who Is Kelsea Ballerini?

Kelsea Ballerini is an American country singer and songwriter known for the hits “Love Me Like You Mean It”, “Dibs” and “Peter Pan”. Her debut single topped country radio in 2015, making her the first female artist in nearly a decade to reach number one with a debut single.

Kelsea Ballerini, whose full name is Kelsea Nicole Ballerini, has released five studio albums and served as a coach on The Voice. Her 2023 EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, chronicled her divorce and earned her critical praise.

Early Life & Background

Kelsea Ballerini was born Kelsea Nicole Ballerini on September 12, 1993, in Mascot, Tennessee, near Knoxville. She began writing songs as a child and moved to Nashville at age 15 to pursue a music career.

She attended Lipscomb University in Nashville for two years before leaving to focus on music full time. She signed with Black River Entertainment in 2013 and released her debut single, “Love Me Like You Mean It”, the following year.

Career

Kelsea Ballerini’s debut album, The First Time, was released in May 2015 and included the number-one singles “Love Me Like You Mean It”, “Dibs” and “Peter Pan”. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards.

She released Unapologetically in 2017, Kelsea in 2020 and a stripped-down companion album, Ballerini, in 2021. Her fourth album, Subject to Change, was released in 2022, and her EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat followed in 2023.

Her fifth album, Patterns, was released in October 2024 and included “Cowboys Cry Too” with Noah Kahan. In 2025 she served as a coach on the 27th season of The Voice.

Facts About Kelsea Ballerini

She was born in Mascot, Tennessee, and moved to Nashville at age 15.
“Love Me Like You Mean It” was her debut single and a country radio number one.
She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Her EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (2023) chronicled her divorce.
She served as a coach on The Voice in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Kelsea Ballerini?

Kelsea Ballerini is 33 years old. She was born on September 12, 1993, in Mascot, Tennessee.

How tall is Kelsea Ballerini?

Kelsea Ballerini is 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall.

Who is Kelsea Ballerini’s partner?

Kelsea Ballerini’s partner is Chase Stokes, an actor known for Outer Banks. They have been dating since 2023.

What is Kelsea Ballerini best known for?

Kelsea Ballerini is best known for “Love Me Like You Mean It”, “Peter Pan” and her album Patterns.

Was Kelsea Ballerini married?

Yes. Kelsea Ballerini was married to Australian singer Morgan Evans from 2017 until their divorce in 2022.

How old is Kelsea Ballerini?

Kelsea Ballerini is 33 years old. She was born on September 12, 1993, in Mascot, Tennessee.

How tall is Kelsea Ballerini?

Kelsea Ballerini is 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall.

Who is Kelsea Ballerini’s partner?

Kelsea Ballerini’s partner is Chase Stokes, an actor known for Outer Banks. They have been dating since 2023.

What is Kelsea Ballerini best known for?

Kelsea Ballerini is best known for “Love Me Like You Mean It”, “Peter Pan” and her album Patterns.

Was Kelsea Ballerini married?