Kelsea Ballerini to Make SNL Debut

Multiple GRAMMY nominee, Country Music Association award winner, author and songwriter/vocalist Kelsea Ballerini is slated to make her Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest on March 4th alongside host Travis Kelce. The announcement comes on the heels of a career-defining week for Ballerini who is fresh off the surprise release of her intimate six-song EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (Black River) on February 14th. The EP, along with an accompanying short film written and directed by Ballerini, marks the multi-platinum star’s most intimate and honest work to date. The project became an instant hit with fans and debuted to universal acclaim from everyone from The New York Times to Variety to Rolling Stone and more.

Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town & Zac Brown Band To Headline ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ On CBS

Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town & Zac Brown Band To Headline 'New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash' On CBS

The holiday television special NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH returns to CBS this year, and BROOKS & DUNN, KELSEA BALLERINI, LITTLE BIG TOWN and ZAC BROWN BAND will headline, with more artists to be announced. The special will air SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, from 8 to 10p (ET/PT), and continue from 10:30p to 1:30a (ET/PT) on the CBS TELEVISION NETWORK. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on PARAMOUNT+.

Watch Now: Kelsea Ballerini “Heartfirst” Official Video

Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and multiple ACM and CMA Award winning multiplatinum songwriter, producer and author Kelsea Ballerini presents the cinematic music video for her latest single “HEARTFIRST.” Directed by frequent collaborator Patrick Tracy from a treatment written by the songstress herself, the visual made its broadcast premiere on CMT today. Watch the full video HERE. Listen to “HEARTFIRST”—HERE.

Kelsea Ballerini & Anthony Mackie to host “2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” on Monday, April 11th on CBS

Kelsea Ballerini & Anthony Mackie to host “2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” on Monday, April 11th on CBS

Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie to host “2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” on Monday, April 11th on CBS  Country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show to air LIVE from Nashville; 2022 Nominations to be revealed Wednesday, March 16th  “CMT MUSIC AWARDS EXTENDED CUT” to air Friday, April 15th on CMT with all-new performances and bonus content.

Kelsea Ballerini’s Acclaimed Studio Album “kelsea” Now Certified Gold!

Kelsea Ballerini on Country Music News BLog

Gearing up for a massive new year, two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum songwriter, producer, and author Kelsea Ballerini parlays the energy and success of a banner 2021 into what promises to be an even brighter 2022. Along the way, she has quietly emerged as one of the most impactful artists in country music and popular culture at large.