Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes seemed like one of country music’s favorite couples — two stars who have now split but once had a real relationship. Before their second breakup, the singer-songwriter reportedly believed their relationship was unlike anything she had ever experienced. While their love story ended on a sad note, insiders claim Ballerini meant it when she thought Stokes could be “the one.”
Kelsea Ballerini felt Chase Stokes ‘was the most committed to her,’ per source
According to a source who spoke exclusively to US Weekly, despite their split, Kelsea Ballerini had never felt such closeness with anyone before getting in a relationship with Chase Stokes. The person claimed, “Kelsea hadn’t found someone that was as compatible with her until Chase. He opened up to her, and they had a relationship with more intimacy than she has ever had.”
Besides, Ballerini believed Stokes “was the most committed to her out of all the guys she has ever been with.” Hence, that deep trust led her to think they could last in the long term.
The two first confirmed their romance in January 2023, months after the 32-year-old’s divorce from musician Morgan Evans. During their relationship, they showed public displays of affection, from red carpet appearances to podcast interviews. On the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in November 2023, Ballerini described the actor as “the most emotionally intelligent man I’ve ever met in my life,” adding, “I keep telling him he’s a man written by a woman.”
However, their bond faced challenges. As both artists juggled busy travel schedules, disagreements reportedly increased in recent months, with the publication above confirming their breakup in September.
However, the pair briefly reconciled after being spotted abroad together. Still, differences resurfaced, and by November, another insider revealed to US Weekly that the relationship had become “so rocky and toxic.”
After their final split, Chase Stokes appeared to confirm the end with Kelsea Ballerini when he wrote on Instagram, “I’m blocked, I did nothing wrong. Sorry. I tried.” Meanwhile, the songstress has returned her focus to music, celebrating her “Mount Pleasant” EP and performing at the 2025 CMA Awards.
