Kelsea Ballerini Confirms New Song Is About Halsey & Explains She 'Lost A Friend'

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Kelsea Ballerini walks into the penthouse suite of a West Hollywood hotel bearing a big smile, a full bottle of wine and two glasses, and this is immediately a good sign for an interview. She has a lot to toast, having just released a well-reviewed album, “Subject to Change,” and being about to play a venue she’s dreamed of headlining, L.A.’s Greek Theatre. Ballerini is coming off a previous album cycle in which she had a No. 2 country hit with “Hole in the Bottle” and a No. 1 with “Half of My Hometown,” which picked up a couple of CMA Awards. But the wine may not be for purely celebratory purposes. “Interviews make me nervous,” she admits, settling in and pouring.

Carly Pearce’s friendship with Kelsea Ballerini. The songstress, who sings alongside Kelsea and Kelly Clarkson on «You’re Drunk, Go Home,» says that she has been there to support her friend through her recent divorce.  «Kelsea was there for me through mine,” she told ET’s Cassie DiLaura at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony on Wednesday.

Bruno Mars has confirmed that Silk Sonic will not be submitting their debut album for consideration at next year’s Grammys.Mars and Anderson .Paak released ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ in November 2021, featuring the singles ‘Leave The Door Open’, ‘Skate’ and ‘Smokin Out The Window’.While Silk Sonic picked up four Grammys – with ‘Leave The Door Open’ winning in the Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song categories – at the 2022 ceremony back in April, Mars has now confirmed that the duo will not be submitting ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ for consideration at the 2023 Grammys.“We truly put our all on this record, but Silk Sonic would like to gracefully, humbly and, most importantly, sexually bow out of submitting our album this year,” Mars told Rolling Stone in a statement.“We hope we can celebrate with everyone on a great year of music and partake in the party. Thank you for letting Silk Sonic thrive.”Mars added: “Andy and I, and everyone that worked on this project, won the moment the world responded to ‘Leave The Door Open’.

Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce and Jessie James Decker wore super bright colors on the red carpet for the 2022 CMT Artists Of The Year!

Kevin Spacey’s lawyer told a jury Thursday that a sexual misconduct allegation that derailed his theatrical career was the product of a young actor’s inability to tell the difference between real life and a scene he played on Broadway eight times a week.

Kelsea Ballerini is speaking out about making the "very difficult" choice to end her marriage to Morgan Evans. The 29-year-old country-pop singer announced that she was splitting from the 37-year-old Australian country music singer in August, one month ahead of the release of her new album "Subject to Change". During an appearance on CBS Mornings to promote the album., the "Miss Me More" hitmaker explained that filing for divorce wasn't a hasty decision.

Kelsea Ballerini’s latest chapter is about making big life decisions. On top of celebrating the release of her latest album,, the 29-year-old is also mourningthe end of her marriage to fellow country singer, Morgan Evans.  “I think when there’s a big life decision like that, it’s not a sudden one, there is a lot that happens before that becomes public,” the «What I Have» singer said during an interview on Monday's .

Kelsea Ballerini is clearing the air on a specific song featured on her latest album Subject To Change. 

Nia Archives has shared a new Brazilian-inspired track and video – watch ‘Baianá’ below.The track is the first solo release from the producer since her EP ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ was released back in March of this year.Discussing ‘Baianá’, which samples the traditional Brazilian choir Barbatuques, Nia Archives said: “I’ve always been a massive fan of Samba Music, Bossa Nova Music and Brazilian culture and had been a fan of the Barbatuques for a while.“When I was looking through my samba / bossa playlist and thinking about songs to sample, ‘Baianá’ was the one that stood out for me. When I started making it, the original version was quite bouncy which I wanted to make harder… so I flipped it into this crazy amen break roller with a Reese bass line.

Kelsea Ballerini's estranged husband Morgan Evans has suggested their split took him completely by surprise. The couple parted ways in August after almost five years of marriage and the 37-year-old musician has now opened up about the break up in a poignant new song in which he croons "It would be easier if I hated you but I still miss the person that I thought I knew".

Kelsea Ballerini is opening up about the inspiration behind her song “Doin’ My Best.”

Left on a sour note? Morgan Evans debuted a heartbreaking new song that seemingly shed more light on what led to his split from estranged wife Kelsea Ballerini.

Is Kelsea Ballerini hinting that her friendship with Halsey is over?

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Kelsea Ballerini is letting her lyrics do the talking. The 29-year-old country singer tweaked some of her own songs as she kicked off her Heartfelt tour at Radio City Music Hall in New York City over the weekend, reflecting her current divorce from husband Morgan Evans. The pair announced in August that they would be calling it quits after five years of marriage. While singing «What I Have» off her newly released album,, Ballerini changed a lyric from «I got a warm body in bed» to «I got my own body in bed» — prompting the crowd to explode in cheers. Kelsea Ballerini changing the lyrics in WHAT I HAVE from “I got a warm body in bed” to “I got my own body in bed” in the wake of her divorce.

Kelsea Ballerini kicked off her Heartfirst tour with some lyrics changes to her songs.

Nearly one month after Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she and husband Morgan Evans have called it quits, the recently-single country singer switched up the lyrics on a few of her songs to reflect the divorce.

Making a change. Amid Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans’ ongoing divorce, the country songstress has tweaked several of her lyrics.

Did Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey have a falling out?! It seems like it, at least, according to a new song from the country crooner!