Kelsea Ballerini Has High School Memories In Knoxville Hometown With BF Chase Stokes

Kelsea Ballerini introduces her boyfriend, Chase Stokes, to a significant place from her past!

The country music singer embarked on a nostalgic journey back to her roots, visiting her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, with her beau. We cannot help but think that things are getting dire between the two, especially after they made their first public appearance with a red carpet debut a month ago. 

Kelsea Ballerini Visits Former High School With Boyfriend Chase Stokes

Documenting their delightful journey on her Instagram Stories, the “Dibs” singer shared glimpses of their time, including a cute selfie of the happy pair. In the photo, the actor, dressed in a white shirt, a face cap, and black shades, flashed a peace sign in the air as he walked hand in hand with Ballerini on the Bobcats’ football field. 

In the caption, she playfully referenced Stokes’ character from the series “Outer Banks,” writing, “don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it, BRINGITONHOMEJOHNB.” The 29-year-old then posted a photo of herself overlooking the football field with her hands confidently on her hips.

Taking in the familiar surroundings, she could not help but be swept away by a wave of emotions, and with a heartfelt caption adorned with red-and-black hearts, she expressed her support for her alma mater with the words, “Go bobcats.” As the walk down memory lane concluded, she shared a snapshot of a menu from Litton’s Market Restaurant & Bakery and captioned it, “a heart filled 24 hours at home.” 

As things progress between the love birds, fans will recall that the Grammy-nominated country singer was previously married to Morgan Evans until their separation in 2022.

By February 2023, it was confirmed that the “The First Time” artist had found love again in the arms of Stokes. Since then, their love story has continued to unfold as they attended the CMT Awards together in April, gracing the red carpet as a couple for the first time. 

During the pre-show interview with CMT’s Carissa Culiner, the songwriter shared her enthusiasm for the evening, revealing that she had a “scorching date” by her side for the evening and expressed her happiness and excitement about their first public appearance. 

Looking ahead, the “Peter Pan” singer disclosed her plans to introduce the 30-year-old to her world and her eagerness to visit Charleston, where his show was being filmed. The star’s joy was palpable as she exclaimed, “I don’t know if it’s the big moments on TV or where I am in my life or what it is, but I feel perfect. I’m happy to be here, and the show is amazing.”

Following the confirmation of their relationship, it was reported by (PEOPLE) that the “Stranger Things” guest star had been seen supporting Ballerini at several notable events. This included accompanying her as she performed as a musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in March and on her tour.  

‘Love Me Like You Mean It’ Singer Opens Up About Life After Divorce And Musical Inspiration

In a candid interview, Ballerini provided an intimate glimpse into her life over the past year following her divorce. She shared poignant details, revealing how her separation from Morgan Evans became a catalyst for releasing new music just six months after her album “Subject to Change.”

The “Hell’s Kitchen” guest diner’s honesty extended beyond her personal life as she reflected on a transformative shift in her perception of beauty. Through it all, she remained steadfast in her conviction that choosing music as her path was the right decision, reaffirming her unwavering passion for her craft.

Speaking with People Magazine for their 2023 Beautiful Issue, she opened up about the highs and lows of her life and how her divorce from Evans inspired her emotionally charged February EP, “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.”

She noted, “I feel like I’m playing catch up since Rolling Up the Welcome Mat came out because I put out a proper record called Subject to Change in September, and that was an album that I spent two years on, and then obviously, I had a lot of life go on. I wrote about it ’cause that’s what I’ve always done since I was a kiddo.” 

When questioned about releasing two projects in such quick succession, Ballerini candidly revealed that she did it for herself, driven by a selfish desire to express herself authentically.