“She always tries to tell stories in a way that feels really truthful to her.”
Thanks to its unflinchingly honest lyrics about her divorce, the EP quickly connected with fans.
That level of vulnerability and honesty has completely shifted her career.
Kelsea Ballerini; Chase Stokes.Ballerini: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic; Stokes: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
And it’s so cool to see, especially for the younger generations.
There is no filter.
Proud feels like a really lame way of saying it but I’m so f—ing proud.
Beyoncé, Pedro Pascal, Ayo Edeberi, Ronald Gladden on ‘Jury Duty,’ Taylor Swift, Sasha Colby, M3GAN, Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer,’ Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie,’ Kelsea Ballerini, Ariana Madix on ‘Vanderpump Rules.’.
She literally is the best person on planet earth.
I just love the girl to pieces and I’m so f—-ing proud of her.
As told to Samantha Highfill
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