Kelsea Ballerini has opened up about her new life in New York City, where she moved to two months after ending her relationship with boyfriend Chase Stokes.
Last month, the 32-year-old singer announced she had moved from Tennessee to NYC during An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry held at Carnegie Hall.
According to the Knoxville newspaper, Kelsea told the crowd, “Ever since I was a little kid and first came here, I always promised myself that I would do a season or chapter of life in the city and that season and chapter is now.” Knox News.
But this week, cowboys cry too The hitmaker explained that her time in NYC is “just for now.”
“I’m not leaving permanently,” Kelsea said. E! news at the 2026 Fashion Trust US Awards on Tuesday.
“I’m there during the summer and I love it,” he said.
Kelsea further told the outlet that she’s focused on “just exploring new things” in the city.
“I think this resurgence of energy is just doing something for its own sake,” he said Peter Pan Lyricist. “It’s been really cool, and I’m really excited.”
Kelsey’s comments come nearly eight weeks after multiple reports claimed the singer is no longer dating actor Chase.
For those unaware, the pair began dating in January 2023 and made their relationship public at the April 2023 CMT Awards.
last September, People The magazine confirmed that the couple had split.
