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Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini have officially confirmed their romantic relationship after months of speculation. The couple made their red carpet debut at the CMT Music Awards and has been seen together at various events. Stokes previously dated Madelyn Cline, while Ballerini finalized her divorce from Morgan Evans. The two are reportedly cohabitating and are considering collaborating on music together, marking a new chapter in their lives amidst their previous romances.
Los Angeles – Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini have confirmed their romantic relationship, marking a new chapter for both stars following Stokes’ dramatic relationship history with former girlfriend Madelyn Cline. The revelation comes after several months of speculation regarding their connection.
The couple has been seen together at high-profile events, including the College Football National Championship Game and a brunch in Beverly Hills. Stokes initially hinted at their relationship by posting a photo with Ballerini on his Instagram Story on February 23, 2024. The romance was further confirmed during his appearance on The Today Show in early March 2024.
Ballerini, a well-known country music artist, finalized her divorce from Morgan Evans in November 2022. Following her divorce, she had remained in the public eye, navigating her personal life while focusing on her music career. She and Stokes made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, where they showcased their support for one another. Stokes and Ballerini’s social media activity has also illustrated their bond, with Ballerini sharing a love letter from Stokes and both celebrating each other’s birthdays.
As their relationship progressed, Stokes and Ballerini became more serious, cohabitating as of October 2024. Not only have they supported each other’s professional endeavors, but they have also discussed potential collaboration on music projects, with Ballerini expressing interest in working on a song with Stokes.
The backdrop to Stokes’ new romance is his previous relationship with Madelyn Cline, his co-star from Netflix’s Outer Banks. Stokes and Cline portrayed characters from two different social classes—a Pogue named John B Rutledge and a Kook named Sarah Cameron—when the show premiered in April 2020. Their on-screen chemistry translated into real-life romance as they confirmed their relationship publicly in June 2020. However, the couple’s off-screen love story faced challenges, culminating in their breakup in November 2021, shortly after the release of Outer Banks Season 2. Cline later described the breakup as difficult, emphasizing the pressures associated with a high-profile relationship.
Despite their personal split, Stokes and Cline have maintained a professional relationship while working together on Outer Banks. Stokes previously indicated that they mutually agreed to prioritize their work above their personal lives. Following their separation, Cline reportedly dated several notable figures, including Ross Butler and Jackson Guthy, and confirmed a relationship with Guthy in December 2022. By July 2025, Cline announced she was single.
Stokes’ relationship with Ballerini marks a new beginning for both parties after navigating the complexities of their previous romances. With Stokes and Ballerini having celebrated significant milestones together, their connection appears to be thriving, indicating a promising future for the couple.
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