Country star Kelsea Ballerini, currently in a high-profile relationship with Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, recently opened up about her friendship with singer Noah Kahan and their last-minute collaboration at CMA Fest 2025. The performance, which took place at Nissan Stadium, featured their duet Cowboys Cry Too and Kahan’s hit song Stick Season.
According to People, the performance almost didn’t happen, as Ballerini revealed she was hesitant to ask Kahan to join her at the festival. Having worked together numerous times before, including at the Variety Power of Women event, she didn’t want to burden him with another request.
