Kelsea Ballerini Shines at CMA Fest: A Recap of Her Electrifying Performances

Kelsea Ballerini Shines at CMA Fest: A Recap of Her Electrifying Performances

Kelsea Ballerini headlined the Friday night of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium, despite storm delays. She kicked off her set with songs like “Blindsided (Yeah, Sure, Okay)” and “Baggage” before inviting Noah Kahan to join her on stage. Together, they performed “Cowboys Cry Too” from Ballerini’s album Patterns and Kahan’s hit “Stick Season.”

Earlier in the day, Ballerini had a chat with CMA Fest sponsor SoFi and performed “Baggage” in an intimate setting. She shared her thoughts on pursuing big dreams and the excitement of headlining CMA Fest. After her performance at Nissan Stadium, Ballerini also took the stage at the Spotify House, where she sang hits like “Penthouse,” “Half of My Hometown,” and “Love Me Like You Mean It” with her boyfriend, Chase Stokes, in attendance.

These CMA Fest performances marked the end of Ballerini’s busy schedule, including a sold-out arena tour and a stint as a coach on The Voice. Looking forward to a break, she expressed her desire to slow down, relax, and enjoy some time off to recharge and explore new activities like cooking and spending time with her dogs.