Kelsea Ballerini

2023 - 3 - 5

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Kelsea Ballerini performs emotional rendition of breakup ballad ... (Daily Mail)

Kelsea Ballerini performed an emotional rendition of her breakup ballad Blindsided as she took the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time to perform.

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WATCH: Kelsea Ballerini Debuts a Searing New 'Blindsided' Verse ... (Taste of Country)

The new lyrics Ballerini shared on 'SNL' are some of her most pointed divorce lyrics yet.

"Now you're singing it loud on the radio / Like you're the only heart that breaks / You would have searched the whole world over? "Now you're singing it loud on the radio / You couldn't say it to my face / You would have searched the whole world over? During her Saturday Night Live debut on Saturday (March 4), the star added a new verse to the end of her song "Blindsided," and its words are a direct response to " [Over For You](https://tasteofcountry.com/morgan-evans-over-for-you-video/)," the ballad that Evans released shortly after they announced their split.

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Kelsea Ballerini Performs Songs Inspired by Morgan Evans Divorce ... (PEOPLE.com)

Kelsea Ballerini marked her debut as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, where she performed 'Blindsided' and 'Penthouse' off her ...

Since then, the "Peter Pan" singer has been [linked to Outer Banks star](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-kisses-chase-stokes-on-cheek-photo/) Chase Stokes. It also includes footage of the "Young Again" singer traveling back home and spending time with his family. [breaking point](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-knew-her-marriage-was-over-when-she-realized-she-wasnt-ready-for-kids/), [sleeping on the couch](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-recalls-sleeping-on-couch-amid-marriage-troubles/) and allegedly being forced to choose to [give up half of the house](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-says-morgan-evans-gave-her-choice-of-giving-up-half-house-or-pay-alimony/). [filed for divorce](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-files-for-divorce-morgan-evans/) from Evans, 37, in August after nearly five years of marriage, and their split was [finalized in November](https://people.com/country/kelsea-ballerini-says-she-spent-grammy-nom-day-finalizing-divorce/). [Blindsided](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHcPOULdO-s)" off of her recently released EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, which is heavily inspired by her divorce from ex-husband [Morgan Evans](https://people.com/tag/morgan-evans/). [Kelsea Ballerini](https://people.com/tag/kelsea-ballerini/) turned her heartbreak into art on the Studio 8H stage.

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Kelsea Ballerini shines on 'SNL' stage: Watch (The Tennessean)

The country-pop hitmaker performed two songs on the tastemaking sketch comedy show, including a stirring piano-and-vocals rendition of "Penthouse" — a standout ...

A six-piece band backed the singer as a silhouetted dancer mirrored her performance behind a blue-and-white screen. During the song, she tossed a little fuel on her post-divorce creative fire by adding a new line that seemingly called out Evans' new breakup single "Over For You." Ballerini, a 29-year-old Tennessee native, split from ex-husband and fellow singer Morgan Evans last August after a nearly five-year marriage.

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Kelsea Ballerini Takes 'SNL' Stage for the First Time, Sings Song ... (American Songwriter)

The 29-year-old, Knoxville, Tennesee-born Ballerini performed the songs “Blindsided” and “Penthouse” on the show, hosted by NFL star and recent Super Bowl ...

Since then, the two have been spatting via social media and even releasing short films and docu-series about the split. The second song, “Penthouse,” also from her new EP, had the country singer wearing a white outfit playing in front of a white piano. “Blindsided” comes from Ballerini’s new EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.

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ICYMI: See Kelsea Ballerini Perform Live on 'SNL' (Parade Magazine)

Kelsea Ballerini was the musical guest on the March 4 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' hosted by NFL player Travis Kelce–see videos of her performance ...

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Kelsea Ballerini Throws Shade at Morgan Evans With New Lyrics ... (Us Weekly)

Kelsea Ballerini, who announced her split from Morgan Evans in August 2022, has since opened up about the end of their marriage — details.

[touched on the major life change](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/morgan-evans-calls-kelsea-ballerini-divorce-a-really-big-deal/) in his “Over for You” track. [opened up about the end of her marriage in the EP](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/kelsea-ballerini-drops-ep-about-morgan-evans-divorce-lyrics-breakdown/) and an accompanying short film. “This song is the most personal thing I’ve ever written and the most personal thing I’ve ever shared.” I want to be with someone that feels the same way about their life. “Morgan [had] been ready for a long time,” the insider added. “They had been having issues, relating to each other and trouble being kind to each other, but the disagreement over kids was the nail in the coffin.” “It felt good to do that and just be honest and not try to cover things up.” [Saturday Night Live](https://www.usmagazine.com/shows/saturday-night-live/) debut on Saturday, March 4, which addressed her breakup with Evans, 37. “This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce.” It’s hard to find the words here … “Now you’re singing out loud on the radio. But you’re the only heart that breaks,” she sang.

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Kelsea Ballerini debuts with EP of 'Blindsided', 'Penthouse' at ... (Economic Times)

Kelsea Ballerini ended her marriage with fellow musician Morgan Evans after almost five years together. Fast forward to nearly a year, she is said to have ...

[Morgan Evans](/topic/morgan-evans)in August, and the split was finalized in November of the same year. [Ballerini](/topic/ballerini)wore a black jumpsuit with a zebra-like pattern and stood in front of a flashing screen that displayed a spooky silhouette, which she touched at one point. [Kelsea Ballerini](/topic/kelsea-ballerini)made her first-ever appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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Kelsea Ballerini Performs Divorce-Inspired Songs in 'SNL' Debut (Billboard)

Kelsea Ballerini made her "Saturday Night Live" debut, delivering a pair of heartbreaking songs from her new EP, "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.

The EP was accompanied by a Ballerini, who announced her divorce from Evans in August 2022, addressed her marriage’s dissolution on her recent six-song EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, which was released on Valentine’s Day. Backed by a full band and donning a zebra patterned black jumpsuit, the three-time Grammy nominee stood amid a large white screen that featured a silhouetted dancer who appeared trapped. Kelsea Ballerini made her Saturday Night Live debut on March 4, delivering a pair of heartbreaking songs from her new EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.For her first musical performance of the evening, t [country](https://www.billboard.com/t/country/) singer confidently stepped onto the Studio 8H stage for an emotional delivery of “Blindsided,” a new track inspired by her recent [divorce](https://www.billboard.com/music/country/kelsea-ballerini-announces-divorce-husband-morgan-evans-1235132498/) from singer-songwriter [Morgan Evans](https://www.billboard.com/artist/morgan-evans/). [Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.billboard.com/artist/kelsea-ballerini/) made her Saturday Night Live debut on March 4, delivering a pair of heartbreaking songs from her new EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.

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Kelsea Ballerini Shades Ex-Husband Morgan Evans in 'SNL ... (Life & Style Weekly)

Kelsea Ballerini seemingly shaded her ex-husband, Morgan Evans, by switching a lyric during her 'Saturday Night Live' performance. Details.

“Morgan [had] been ready for a long time,” the insider told the outlet. “This is now public record, so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce. “Friends, I’ve always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way, while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold,” the “Peter Pan” artist wrote in August 2022. “Now you’re singing out loud on the radio / But you’re the only heart that breaks,” she sang. “How long have you been waiting / To take our pictures down?” he sang in one verse. “How long have you been breaking?

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Kelsea Ballerini performs her Morgan Evans divorce song ... (USA TODAY)

Kelsea Ballerini made her "Saturday Night Live" debut and seemingly sang about her divorce from Morgan Evans, adding a new lyric to "Blindsided."

A six-piece band backed the singer as a silhouetted dancer mirrored her performance behind a blue-and-white screen. ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/03/05/chiefs-tight-end-travis-kelce-and-his-brother-jason-tackle-snl/11405333002/) ['SNL' roasts 'Fox & Friends,' Mike Lindell over Dominion voting lawsuit](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/03/05/chiefs-tight-end-travis-kelce-and-his-brother-jason-tackle-snl/11405333002/)

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Kelsea Ballerini makes 'Saturday Night Live' debut with songs ... (The News International)

Kelsea Ballerini sang some heartbreak songs, inspired by ex-husband morgan Evans during a guest appearance at Saturday Night Live.Making her Saturday Night ...

Later in the show, Ballerini also sang Penthouse, also from her album, wearing a long, flowing white gown with a slit down the leg. As per People, the country singer's album is "heavily" inspired by her divorce from ex-husband Morgan Evans. Making her Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on March 4, Kelsea Ballerini appeared onstage midway through the show to sing Blindsided from her recently released album, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.

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Kelsea Ballerini Changes Lyrics To Song Inspired By Morgan Evans ... (ETCanada.com)

Kelsea Ballerini made her “Saturday Night Live” musical guest debut with what appeared to be a slight dig at ex Morgan Evans. Ballerini, who performed the ...

PT on [Global](https://www.globaltv.com/). And on Wednesday, a [source told ET](https://www.etonline.com/kelsea-ballerini-feels-free-with-chase-stokes-source-says-200090) that the singer is feeling better than ever in her new relationship. [“Saturday Night Live”](https://www.globaltv.com/shows/saturday-night-live/) airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. [“Call Her Daddy”](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wmfJQNyr8Pq2Oa8YkMsVB?si=UA8UPun0QPWu4vdY32vwFQ&nd=1) host Alex Cooper last month that she was “so angry, so angry,” after first hearing the song. Chase has been super supportive of her, and they are there for each other both professionally and in their personal lives.” In the song, the Australian-born country star shares that he was blindsided by his then-wife’s actions. [her “nasty” divorce](https://www.etonline.com/kelsea-ballerini-details-nasty-divorce-from-morgan-evans-reveals-how-romance-with-chase-stokes) from Evans in October, has since moved on with “Outer Banks” star, [Chase Stokes](https://www.etonline.com/chase-stokes-officially-confirms-hes-dating-kelsea-ballerini-200217), [confirming their romance](https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/kelsea-ballerini-made-the-first-move-with-chase-stokes-by-sliding-into-his-dms-199580) on the podcast. [‘SNL’: Travis Kelce Jokes About Beating Brother in Super Bowl LVII](https://www.etonline.com/snl-host-travis-kelce-jokes-that-beating-his-brother-in-the-super-bowl-was-pretty-awkward-200270) [Chase Stokes Officially Confirms He’s Dating Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.etonline.com/chase-stokes-officially-confirms-hes-dating-kelsea-ballerini-200217) [Morgan Evans Releases Five-Part Docuseries for ‘Over For You’ Song](https://www.etonline.com/morgan-evans-releases-five-part-docuseries-for-over-for-you-song-following-kelsea-ballerini-divorce) [Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.etonline.com/people/kelsea-ballerini) made her [“Saturday Night Live”](https://www.globaltv.com/shows/saturday-night-live/) musical guest debut with what appeared to be a slight dig at ex [Morgan Evans](https://www.etonline.com/people/morgan-evans). “Kelsea is focusing on the good things in her life and her relationship with Chase,” the source said. [five-part docuseries](https://www.etonline.com/morgan-evans-releases-five-part-docuseries-for-over-for-you-song-following-kelsea-ballerini-divorce) for his song, “Over for You.” The track, written about the divorce, was [released in October](https://www.etonline.com/morgan-evans-reflects-on-difficult-time-in-his-life-amid-kelsea-ballerini-divorce-193002), just two months after Ballerini filed to end their marriage. I think that maybe there’s a world that he was blindsided.

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Kelsea Ballerini Sing New 'Blindsided' Verse on 'SNL,' References ... (Today.com)

Kelsea Ballerini added a new verse to “Blindsided” on “Saturday Night Live" with lyrics that seem to reference Morgan Evans' "Over For You."

[told American Songwriter](https://americansongwriter.com/morgan-evans-goes-behind-his-heartbreaking-hit-over-for-you/) that "Over For You" came from the "pretty dark time" that followed his divorce. Ballerini also told Cooper, "I don’t pin the whole downfall on him at all. 28, he released a [five-part docuseries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5tYIWddOGI&list=PL7r7MnMIqdkyIWY48tt8M-dh-iengMkU6) about the song. "There was, like, many a night of sleeping on the couch. “There were separations, there was years of couples therapy," she told Cooper. In the track, Evans sings, “I would have searched the whole world over for you / Took a flight, through the night / To be that shoulder for you.” At the time, she said it was a “deeply difficult decision,” adding, “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.” Don’t be mean to Kelsea, don’t be mean to each other. “Love the live performance of my favorite song,” one person commented on YouTube. 21 on social media in response to the interview](https://www.today.com/popculture/kelsea-ballerini-ex-husband-morgan-evans-tiktok-rcna71745), writing in part on In an / Yeah, sure, okay.”

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