Friday morning saw the announcement of the 67th annual Grammy Awards nominations, with Beyoncé leading the pack with 11 nominations for her country-themed “COWBOY CARTER” album. With her nominations, she also made history as the artist with the most Grammy nominations of all time, with 99 in total.
Artists, producers, and more took to social media following the nomination ceremony to celebrate the recognition they received from The Recording Academy. Shaboozey, who earned Grammy nominations for best new artist and song of the year, was among the first to react, sharing a video of himself on Instagram celebrating when he learned about his nominations.
In an Instagram story, Kelsea Ballerini, who received a nomination for best country duo/group performance for her song “Cowboys Cry Too” with Noah Kahan, expressed her profound gratitude. “No words,” Ballerini wrote. “Love you, @noahkahanmusic, let’s go to the Grammys.”
The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will host the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 2. Ballerini celebrates her acting debut but doesn’t seek advice from boyfriend Chase Stokes.
After years of contemplating an acting role, Country star Kelsea Ballerini has officially made the leap, appearing as a guest star on the new ABC series “Doctor Odyssey” this week (11/7). Playing the part of an overcompensating bride with deep secrets, Ballerini showed the power of her creative depth goes far beyond her music.
“I’ve been dabbling with the idea of getting into the acting space for a couple of years now because I said the hardest ‘no’ to it for so long,” she told Audacy’s Katie Neal during an appearance on the Superstar Power Hour. “I was just scared of sucking. I’m apprehensive about failing, particularly in a public setting such as a TV film; it’s a daunting experience for me.”
The 31-year-old admits failure seemed especially scary to her now as she’s dating well-known actor Chase Stokes, who stars on “Outer Banks,” but after self-identifying as a “swing for the fences kind of girl,” she went for it. And while she might’ve had immediate access to her very own acting mentor in Stokes, Ballerini said she wanted to take this journey independently and didn’t rely on him for much help at all.
“I’m so independent… the only time I had seen something like a call sheet before was when I would go visit him on set at Outer Banks, so it was just new. So I would ask him logistical questions like, ‘What does this mean, a crew call?’ However, when it came to assisting me, I expressed my desire to complete the task independently and then demonstrate it to him.
Ballerini’s episode on “Doctor Odyssey,” which centers around the medical staff on a luxurious cruise ship, featured her as a Type A-presenting bride who viewers find out at the end is battling deep, dark secrets. “Quite literally, I am screaming, crying, or throwing up the entire hour,” she shared.
In addition to her acting debut, Ballerini will also appear on season 27 of “The Voice” this spring, alongside fellow judges Michael Bublè, Adam Levine, and John Legend. Kelsea Ballerini Celebrates New Album ‘Patterns’ On top of all her TV time, Ballerini hasn’t abandoned her music, as she recently celebrated the release of her studio album, “Patterns,” which she produced and wrote alongside five of her best female friends, something she takes tremendous pride in.
“I honestly didn’t know where to start after [Rolling Up the] Welcome Mat, as I didn’t intend for that album to become what it became,” she revealed. “I’m so grateful, but I was like, ‘What do I do now? How do I make a record to follow this up?'”
Ballerini sought inspiration by retreating with Alysa Vanderheym, Jessie Joe Dillon, Karen Fairchild, and Hillary Lindsey. Together, they penned three of the album’s 14 tracks—”Two Things,” “Sorry, Mom,” and “Baggage.” After that, Ballerini knew she wanted to see the project through to completion with this crew.
While no official tour plans surrounding the album have been revealed, Kelsea promised she will be doing a stadium tour for “Patterns,” and it’s sure to be her biggest to date. “I remember when I signed my record deal, I was like 19 or 20, and Gordon Kerr, [Black River label president/CEO], was like, ‘What’s your dream? What’s your goal?’ “And I just said, ‘I wanna come up on a hydraulic lift in an arena,'” she laughed. “I was so dead serious.”