Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. For the first time in Grammy history, country albums will be separated into two categories: Contemporary …
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Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. When it comes to country music, the Grammys tend to skew toward the traditional and musically …
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Kelsea Ballerini is almost like an honorary Jonas sister. Just a handful of years after opening for the group on their 2021 tour, the country star joined Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas for a pair of performances during the group’s show in Dallas on Sunday. “We had the wonderful pleasure …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Kelsea Ballerini is ready to take a breather. The country star spent the weekend performing at CMA Fest and reflected on choosing to step away from the spotlight …
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Not even the storm delays could dampen the excitement over CMA Fest’s Friday headliner Kelsea Ballerini. The country-pop star closed out the Nissan Stadium festivities with a set that included a pair of duets with her friend and collaborator Noah Kahan. After opening her set with “Blindsided (Yeah, Sure, Okay)” …
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Kelsea Ballerini has been on the move for months. Her fifth studio album Patterns arrived in October and sent her off on her first headlining arena tour in January. Heading into 2025, the singer-songwriter’s slate also included her first season as a coach on The Voice. With both obligations now …
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Spotify House at CMA Fest has earned a reputation as the go-to spot for unexpected duets and surprise performances — and now it’s returning for a major milestone. On Wednesday, Spotify announced it will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Hot Country playlist with the 2025 edition of Spotify House …
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Keith Urban, Megan Moroney, and Kelsea Ballerini are among the country superstars leading the lineup for CMA Fest, which will take place at venues around Nashville June 5 through June 8. Urban, Ballerini, and Moroney (fresh off her first cover story for Rolling Stone’s 2025 “Future of Music” package) will …
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Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a moving cover of Barbara Mandrell‘s 1981 tune “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Ballerini took the Nashville venue’s stage as Mandrell herself sat on a stool nearby, swaying along to the song. The lyrics made special …
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Kelsea Ballerini thinks Beyoncé‘s country music Grammy nods are more than deserved. While visiting SiriusXM’s Fierce: Women in Music, the country star stood behind Cowboy Carter‘s industry recognition in country music categories alongside dedicated country stars. “That category, to me, represents what countrymusichas been this year, and that’s what the …
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