Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are spending Valentine's Day apart
Kelsea Ballerini And Chase Stokes won't be able to put their hearts first this Valentine's Day.
“I work, dear man works,” Ballerini, 29, said Entertainment tonight in an interview on Tuesday, February 13, when asked why the couple won't spend the romantic holiday together. “We are all over the world apart.”
The country star is currently in New York City for Fashion Week while Stokes, 31, is filming season 4 of his Netflix series Outdoor benches in Wilmington, North Carolina and Morocco. Despite the distance between them, Ballerini said AND that the couple “feeds our souls” by taking time to work on their respective goals.
“It's so nice to have a career that we both love, so when we're not together we're still fueling that love tank,” she said, sharing that the pair made time for a “Facetime date ” inbetween. their busy schedules.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes quickly became a fan-favorite couple after confirming their relationship status. The country singer and the Outer Banks star were first linked in January 2023 after they were spotted together at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles. Ballerini confirmed the romance a month later during a TV appearance […]
Just because Ballerini won't be with her partner on Valentine's Day doesn't mean she isn't trying to get others in the mood. The singer took to social media on Tuesday to attempt to create a playlist from her own discography — before quickly realizing that her songs don't all scream “romance.”
“So tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and I thought since I make music I could give you a playlist,” Ballerini said via an Instagram video before launching into breakup ballads like “I Hate Love Songs,” “Blindsided (Yeah, Sure, Okay )” and “Miss me more.”
Although she couldn't find a song that fit the occasion, she hinted that the tone of her music might look different in the future. “Here to soundtrack your Valentine's Day lovebirds,” she captioned the post, adding, “Just kidding, maybe next year? ❤️.”
Ballerini's personal life has been filled with ups and downs in recent years. She and ex-husband Morgan Evans finalized their divorce in November 2022, and Ballerini released her EP about the split, Rolling up the welcome matthree months later in February 2023. She and Stokes confirmed their romance later that month.
Since then, the two have been open about their admiration for each other. While celebrating their first anniversary earlier this month, the duo penned sweet and silly tributes to each other in honor of their love.
“A whole trip around the sun with my best friend,” Ballerini captioned a carousel of Instagram videos and photos of the pair. “@hichasestokes thank you for letting me write love songs.” Stokes shared his own collection of photos and clips on Instagram, writing: “Loving you for a year. Ps said I wouldn't embarrass you.”
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Since sparking a romance last year, the pair have stopped by to support each other at various award shows, events and projects, often speaking about each other's achievements. In December 2023, Stokes praised Ballerini and her talent, calling the singer the “best person on earth.”
“Every day together is a comedy show or a life talk that I didn't know I needed, but ultimately is something I'll never forget,” he said. Entertainment weekly. “I just love the girl and I'm so damn proud of her.”