Chase Stokes may have a new belle. The Outer Banks’ star Chase Stokes sparks dating rumours with the country singer Kelsea Ballerini after he posts a photo of the two getting cozy at the National Championship game between Georgia and TCU.
Who is Chase Stokes?
Chase Stokes is a rising American actor best known for his breakout role as John B. in the Netflix series “Outer Banks.” He was born on September 16, 1992, in Annapolis, Maryland, and was raised in several places across the United States, including South Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Stokes attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a degree in marketing.
Stokes began his acting career in 2015 with a small role in the film “Lost Island.” He went on to appear in several other TV shows and films, including “Tell Me Your Secrets,” “The Beach House,” and “Daytime Divas.” However, it was his role in “Outer Banks” that propelled him to stardom and earned him a massive fan following. Stokes has become a social media sensation, with over 5 million followers on Instagram and Twitter combined. He uses his platform to connect with fans, shares updates about his career, and promote causes close to his heart, including mental health awareness and social justice issues. With his charming personality and impressive acting skills, Stokes has become one of the most sought-after young actors in Hollywood.
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Who is Kelsea Ballerini?
Kelsea Ballerini is an American country music singer and songwriter. She was born on September 12, 1993, in Mascot, Tennessee, and grew up in Knoxville. Ballerini’s interest in music started at a young age, and she began writing songs when she was just 13 years old. She cites Shania Twain and Taylor Swift as her main musical influences.
Ballerini’s music career began in 2014 when she signed with Black River Entertainment and released her debut single, “Love Me Like You Mean It.” The song was a commercial success and became the first debut single by a female country artist to reach number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel” in 2006. Ballerini’s debut album, “The First Time,” was released in 2015 and received critical acclaim. The album featured hit songs such as “Dibs,” “Peter Pan,” and “Yeah Boy” and earned Ballerini nominations for several awards, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Ballerini’s success continued with the release of her second album, “Unapologetically,” in 2017. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Country Albums chart. The lead single, “Legends,” became a top 10 hit on the Country Airplay chart. In 2020, Ballerini released her third album, “Kelsea,” which featured hit songs such as “Homecoming Queen?” and “Hole in the Bottle.” Ballerini has won several awards for her music, including two Academy of Country Music Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award. She has also been recognized for her philanthropic work, including her support for the CMA Foundation, which supports music education programs in schools.
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The Stars’ PDA and Confirming their Relationship
The country singer and the Outer Banks’ star were first linked when chase posted a photo of him and Kelsea at a College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles. Stokes sneaked the PDA snap into a carousel captioned ‘lil recap” and Kelsea jokingly commented on it ‘Go Vols” with an emoji of a monkey closing his eyes, referring to the Tennesse Volunteers of her home state.
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In another post from Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves, the pair is seen cuddling up for a group photo with other celebrities.
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Later in January only, the two were spotted on a dinner date in Nashville, holding hands together while enjoying each other’s company.
Just after their love-filled date, a few days later the love birds were spotted at the LAX airport hugging and holding hands showing PDA.
The potential new romance comes months after Kelsey announces her divorce from Morgan Evans after being married to him for 5 years. Kelsey shared in August, “This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words here but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons.”
On the other hand, Chase reportedly split from his Outer Banks’ co-star Madelyn Cline in 2021 after dating her for a year. The couple announced their split on social media, sharing a joint statement that read, “We’ve decided to follow our hearts and prioritize our happiness at this moment.” The announcement came as a shock to fans, who had been rooting for the couple since the show’s debut.