Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Photo: Lauren Menowitiz/ShutterstockKelsea BalleriniandChase Stokesare making their love public.The country musician, 29, and theOuter Banksactor, 30, attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were captured sharing a kiss while in their seats during the sporting event.During the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Lauren Menowitiz/ShutterstockBallerini and Stokes began dating in December 2022, theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month.She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram.“I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ “RELATED VIDEO:Kelsea BalleriniSays Ex Morgan Evans Gave Her Choice of Giving Up Half the House or Paying AlimonyStokes spoke to PEOPLE for a recent issue featuringOuter Banksseason 3, which is currently streaming onNetflix, and saidhe and Ballerini “have just been spending some time together.“He added, “Kelsea is a lovely, lovely girl. She’s great. We’re having a good time.“A source recently told PEOPLE that despite her divorce from Evans, 37, being “awful for her” and she was “very upset about it,“Ballerini is now in a “much better place.““She is dating, but doesn’t feel any pressure to be serious [with someone],” the insider added of the star, who will appear as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Photo: Lauren Menowitiz/Shutterstock
Kelsea BalleriniandChase Stokesare making their love public.The country musician, 29, and theOuter Banksactor, 30, attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were captured sharing a kiss while in their seats during the sporting event.During the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Lauren Menowitiz/ShutterstockBallerini and Stokes began dating in December 2022, theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month.She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram.“I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ “RELATED VIDEO:Kelsea BalleriniSays Ex Morgan Evans Gave Her Choice of Giving Up Half the House or Paying AlimonyStokes spoke to PEOPLE for a recent issue featuringOuter Banksseason 3, which is currently streaming onNetflix, and saidhe and Ballerini “have just been spending some time together.“He added, “Kelsea is a lovely, lovely girl. She’s great. We’re having a good time.“A source recently told PEOPLE that despite her divorce from Evans, 37, being “awful for her” and she was “very upset about it,“Ballerini is now in a “much better place.““She is dating, but doesn’t feel any pressure to be serious [with someone],” the insider added of the star, who will appear as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend.
Kelsea BalleriniandChase Stokesare making their love public.
The country musician, 29, and theOuter Banksactor, 30, attended the New York Rangers game against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night, where they were captured sharing a kiss while in their seats during the sporting event.
During the date night, which marked their first public outing as a couple, Ballerini kept it casually cool in an all-black ensemble made up of a jacket and pants.
Stokes, meanwhile, opted for a brighter color palette, wearing a yellow-and-black jacket over a white T-shirt, which he accessorized with a pearl necklace and brown hat.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Lauren Menowitiz/Shutterstock
Ballerini and Stokes began dating in December 2022, theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist revealed on theCall Her Daddypodcast last month.
She was previously married to fellow country starMorgan Evans, though shefiled for divorcefrom him in August 2022 after nearly five years of marriage. Their split wasfinalized that November.
Ballerini also revealed on the podcast episode that she slid into Stokes' DMs after the two began following each other on Instagram.
“I’ve never seen his show, but I just knew of him, and I just swan dove right on in,” she said, referring toOuter Banks.
When host Alex Cooper asked her what she said to the actor, the “Yeah Boy” singer shared that she kept it simple: “His handle is ‘@hichasestokes,’ and I said, ‘Hi, Chase Stokes.’ "
RELATED VIDEO:Kelsea BalleriniSays Ex Morgan Evans Gave Her Choice of Giving Up Half the House or Paying Alimony
Stokes spoke to PEOPLE for a recent issue featuringOuter Banksseason 3, which is currently streaming onNetflix, and saidhe and Ballerini “have just been spending some time together.”
He added, “Kelsea is a lovely, lovely girl. She’s great. We’re having a good time.”
A source recently told PEOPLE that despite her divorce from Evans, 37, being “awful for her” and she was “very upset about it,“Ballerini is now in a “much better place.”
“She is dating, but doesn’t feel any pressure to be serious [with someone],” the insider added of the star, who will appear as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend.
source: people.com
