SHOCK SPLIT

Country Singer and Netflix Star Split After Three Years

The couple have been in a high-profile relationship since 2023.

Grammy-nominated country singer Kelsea Ballerini and Outer Banks star Chase Stokes have broken up after three years. “They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. It happens,” a close source told People exclusively. Just last week, the Netflix star posted a birthday tribute on Instagram for Ballerini, writing “although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, id say I’m lookin forward to more of this. happy birthday my love.” Ballerini and Stokes, both 32, sparked dating rumors back in Jan. 2023, and officially went public with their relationship in April 2023 when they appeared on the CMT Awards red carpet together. Stokes told People in September that he never went “more than three weeks” without seeing his girlfriend. “If we need to make the effort to show up when one’s across the country, we do it,” he said. “The amount of effort that we put into our careers, we should be doubling that in our personal lives.” Ballerini also shared her perspective on dating earlier this year with the outlet. “I look at love really practically now, and somehow it’s my favorite version of it,” she said.