Kelsea Ballerini Subtly Supports Ex Chase Stokes After Breakup

Kelsea Ballerini is rolling out the support for ex Chase Stokes.

Only a month after their breakup, country singer Kelsea Ballerini showed support for her ex, Chase Stokes of *Outer Banks*, by acknowledging his new project.

Chase revealed his new partnership with Zenni Optical on October 14th through an Instagram post, sharing a series of photos of himself wearing their glasses.

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on! I’ve teamed up with Zenni Optical to design a new eyewear collection. You can find it now at Zenni.com. It feels like a fresh start and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

Kelsea, 32, showed her support by liking the post.

This happened just a month after Kelsea Ballerini’s representative told TopMob News that she and Morgan Evans had ended their almost three-year marriage.

I remember when Chase wrote the sweetest birthday message to Kelsea! It totally shut down all the rumors that they had broken up, and honestly, it made me so happy to see them so in love. It was a really lovely moment, and now, looking back, it’s just a bit heartbreaking knowing what happened.

He posted photos of them together on Instagram on September 12th, writing, ‘Even though you say you’re not thrilled about turning 32, I’m really looking forward to it.’ He finished the post with, ‘Happy birthday, my love.’

Neither Kelsea Ballerini nor Chase Stokes have publicly commented on their breakup, but Kelsea performed just a week after the news became public. While singing her song “Penthouse” – which is about a breakup – she appeared to get emotional while singing the lyrics, “I kissed someone new last night, But now I don’t know where you’re sleeping, baby,” and seemed to struggle before the audience applauded.

Kelsea prefers to deal with personal issues privately, and she recently expressed strong disapproval towards anyone sharing details about her life or overstepping her boundaries.

In a TikTok video posted on September 23th, accompanied by Ariana Grande’s song “Shut Up,” she wrote, “Dealing with paparazzi, anonymous sources, and hidden cameras outside the hair salon. Please leave us alone.”

Took look back at Kelsea and Chase’s romance, keep reading…

 

On December 1st, 2022, Kelsea Ballerini messaged Chase Stokes on Instagram at 1:30 a.m. She was out with friends at a bar and had been drinking at the time.

They finally met in person on January 7, 2023, and she now celebrates that day as their anniversary.

Kelsea shared on the *Call Her Daddy* podcast in November 2023 that he silently jumped out of his Bronco, then unexpectedly grabbed her face, kissed her, and pulled back to say, ‘Thank God you’re real.’

Their romance blossomed after that first DM, which Kelsea shared in September 2023.

The two were photographed looking cozy at a football game.

In August 2023, Kelsea shared a TikTok video showing the start of her relationship. The clip was a throwback to January 7, 2023, when she was getting ready for her first date with him.

She shared a video with the caption, “Happy weekend! This is a video I sent to my best friend before my first date with Chase.”

Kelsea Ballerini showcased her outfit in a video set to her song “How Do I Do This,” which details the experience of going on a first date after a long time.

“Here’s the look, with the boots” Kelsea said while checking herself out in a full-length mirror.

She turned to show off her hairstyle—half up, half down—and explained, “I’m using this hair clip to try and look trendy.”

She kept talking to a friend, telling them, “He’s coming to get me, and we’re going to get sushi. I’ll call you tomorrow with all the details.”

She took a deep breath, raised a finger, and finally said with determination, “I can do this. I can do this.”

Honestly, she really put my mind at ease. After playfully urging me to relax, she explained it so simply: ‘It’s just a date! You go, you enjoy a meal, and you chat about your life – that’s all!’ It made me feel so much better.

Chase shared a pic of himself and Kelsea showing some PDA.

The two showcased their love on the CMAs red carpet.

The twosome attended the premiere party for the Broadway musical Shucked at Capitale.

The pair officially stepped out as a couple at the CMT Music Awards.

Chase joined Kelsea on a trip to her hometown of Knoxville, Tenn.

The two attended Armani Beauty’s ACQUA DI GIO and Gen A celebration in Malibu, Calif.

Kelsea was surprised and delighted when Chase unexpectedly met her at the airport, and both of them shared sweet videos and photos of the moment.

The couple only had eyes for one another at a Venice Film Festival event.

The two were spotted on a summer date in NYC, where the singer performed on TODAY.

Kelsea shared on the show that she appreciates Chase’s support and understanding, describing him as a genuinely kind person.

The two appeared together at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Kelsea’s birthday.

The two shared a kiss on the red carpet.

Kelsea unveiled this pic on Chase’s 31st birthday days later.

To celebrate Kelsea’s 30th birthday on September 12, 2023, Chase shared a collection of photos and videos featuring the three-time Grammy nominee.

“Dirty 30 looks pretty damn good on you ballerini,” he captioned the series. “i love you.”

Kelsea shared this behind-the-scenes look from the event.

Kelsea and Chase looked incredibly stylish at designer Giorgio Armani’s exclusive event in Venice, Italy.

The singer and the actor from *Outer Banks* posted photos from their vacation on Instagram, showing them taking a cooking class and relaxing on the beach.

Kelsea planted a smooch on Chase’s cheek at the CMA Awards in November 2023.

In November 2023, Kelsea shared some personal details about her sex life during an interview with Alex Cooper on the *Call Her Daddy* podcast, simply stating, “I’m having a nice time.”

She explained that their previous interactions felt like a show, done more to please the other person than for genuine connection. She added that things are different now.

Before she started dating him, the musician hadn’t realized how important intimacy could be for building a strong connection with someone.

The Grammy-nominated artist used to believe they did something simply because of the people involved. Now, they understand it actually brings people together.

“One year of lovin you,” the actor wrote. “P.s. told ya I wouldn’t embarrass you.”

Kelsea celebrated her anniversary with Chase Stokes, writing, “A full year around the sun with my best friend!” She playfully thanked him for inspiring her love songs.

Kelsea shared this romantic pic on their first dating anniversary.

The two celebrated the anniversary of their first date.

Kelsea joined her boyfriend at the premiere of his Netflix movie Uglies.

After nearly three years together, the duo officially called it quits on their relationship.

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2025-10-14 23:52