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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes made their first red-carpet appearance as a couple at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. The pop singer and the Outer Banks star who first sparked romance rumors in January looked perfect together at the event.
The 29-year-old country singer was the night’s co-host alongside Kane Brown. She was also up for two major categories, including video of the year for Heartfirst.
Kelsea Ballerini And Chase Stokes’ Red Carpet Debut
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes’s red carpet appearance comes after they confirmed their romance in a February episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. The couple’s happiness was eminent as they stood side by side and Ballerini gushed about her “really hot date tonight.”
Speaking to CMT’s Carissa Culiner on their red carpet preshow, Kelsea Ballerini said: “I’m really really happy and it’s really nice to… this is our first outing so I’m like, ‘Come on into my world and then bring me into Charleston [where Outer Banks shoots].”
The pop star said the show was amazing and she was happy to be present. Ballerini also noted that she felt relaxed before explaining that she and Brown did the dress rehearsal together. The Miss Me More singer then jokingly asked what could go wrong.
During the interview, Ballerini teased about a surprise that will be glittery, bright celebratory.
Other Times Stokes Has Accompanied Ballerini To Events
Stokes and Ballerini have made several public appearances since they announced that they were a couple. He accompanied her during her guest appearance on Saturday Night Live in March.
After the show, Stokes, 30, praised Ballerini on social media by posting an image of himself next to the pop star’s dressing room. He shared a second photo that featured him smiling at Ballerini and praised her performance.
Aside from SNL the actor also joined Ballerini on tour and has been spotted by fans singing along to her shows. Sunday night marked Ballerini’s third time starring as a co-hosting on CMTs.