<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and multiple ACM and CMA Award winning multiplatinum songwriter, producer and author <strong><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a> </strong>has surprised fans with the announcement of her anxiously awaited fourth studio album, and one of the year’s most anticipated country albums, <strong><em>SUBJECT TO CHANGE</em></strong>.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Set to debut on <strong>September 23, 2022</strong>,<strong><em> SUBJECT TO CHANGE</em></strong> is available for pre-order/pre-save/pre-add <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx7jhqf-Y5M3wNRG79IYPB_O4ELnQm0V4uliwTXV6FsPePIeoZ-FwuBaFcTSsQdA92YHaFF-i_cUckusTI8DZ2tgt6UlPVULPOh9zZTGXz6I0XF8K1_lZUy8=&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank">HERE</a> with exclusive merchandise dropping at her official store <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx7jhqf-Y5M3wAoEDcjw7Ln4uDKoIqbo5ICIciTAuwnI3I0wK3VXLyno7Pi7hY6brz7NPhxnWg5mZmm9BAMik4xMAIRa4K379Kcg7AHocYG_T&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The album marks her first full-length since 2020 when she unveiled the gold-selling <strong><em>kelsea</em></strong> and its acclaimed stripped-down companion <strong><em>ballerini</em></strong>. Kelsea is credited as a songwriter for every song on the album and solo wrote track 14, “MARILYN.” She collaborated with co-producers <strong>Julian Bunetta</strong> [Harry Styles, Maroon 5] and <strong>Shane McAnally </strong>[Kacey Musgraves, Kenny Chesney] as well as <strong>Alysa Vanderheym</strong> [Lady A, Gone West] and <strong>Jesse Frasure</strong> [Kane Brown, Little Big Town] on select tracks.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Kelsea</strong> personally broke the news of the record’s arrival on her social media with a personal and emotionally charged post. Check it out <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx7jhqf-Y5M3wxIWa0kyIgU1lc7htv-BbaY4n_u_t1yaksyJckf4POQkvySfZKhzNwoZVzz0uIJIpEDqzJ5R4F8SAg_qCDlGKDMKRrItSNGnUpVzN4cO8sc9__vyTEu_AlQ==&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To herald the album, she just shared new song and music video <strong>“LOVE IS A COWBOY</strong>.<strong>”</strong> Listen to <strong>“LOVE IS A COWBOY”</strong> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx68bX5OPbt0nhz_Me2OJuy2t3SbnZQlzbWG6MwoDO8Z3dn9GzpWinp8NXIPdDTS3aabhRvWVKfaeAOLa2SpjvgFEUHV4Pp7qZA==&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Watch the music video for <strong>“LOVE IS A COWBOY”</strong> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx68bX5OPbt0nETPHRaBFp3OTkxCjaSXbzCcjC2JgWUaSHjygrjlNHXiDM0oKBGs76QFYN_M1w7gs3jnGjESgyCacwHC4354_VefSsiW4T4M7&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Produced by <strong>Jesse Frasure</strong>,<strong> </strong>the track hinges on dusty guitar and airy production as she delivers a vivid story through the verses before carrying an instantly unforgettable and undeniable hook. The accompanying visual continues what’s become a tradition of cinematic videos for <strong>Kelsea</strong> as it invites listeners into the world of <strong><em>SUBJECT TO CHANGE</em></strong>. Check out the full tracklisting below.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She initially paved the way for the record with the buzzing <strong>“HEARTFIRST</strong>.<strong>” </strong>It has already amassed over 45 million streams, while she just shared the cinematic <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyx7jhqf-Y5M3wYfW0TqELuTlIkX1ISqwTVggUIHzfTXK_Gb9P5JhpOfgcmkzF4vu-4ASbhCtwgQv0NiU9k2Pck9yHUSDaf1UddA==&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">music video</a> for the song last week with its broadcast premiere on CMT. <strong>“HEARTFIRST”</strong> continues to make waves as it is Top 30 and climbing at Country Radio. She also just delivered a show-stopping performance of the single on ABC’s <em>Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! </em>In case you missed it, watch it <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zLHX7ex6tXk1gQ-Bgxw0uhJoYXFlaeT9xIpgLv7Pwe_LHXZ6VTLyxwubJ8mUg0dXlcP-BKQ5uA25jx-8i1lQGk82Tc8mGUIkppCMq2D14HV99N9RYMekpuLeSTM68Ufh0rTQZI8JFvlOc60XqrcncL1_3-ct9V3YHv5MbIARcXYthW9D_2Sn2A==&;c=qSEujV736eHKuqMMKtVDRveIU5DahHVCcgI0372vtlCuC7J8iO_XAA==&;ch=h0I55KtA9Wd35oXH0oYLm3Nytwsp58LSgOxE_VhmGdrjZASsLU8KwA==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The multi-platinum country superstar was also recently named the newest face of <strong>COVERGIRL</strong>. She will be joining the brand in a multi-year partnership and is set to launch a cosmetic collaboration with the brand next year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Experience <strong><em>SUBJECT TO CHANGE</em></strong> and more from <strong><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a></strong> this year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tracklisting</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1. ; ; ; ;“SUBJECT TO CHANGE”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2. ; ; ; ;“THE LITTLE THINGS”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">3. ; ; ; ;“I CAN’T HELP MYSELF”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">4. ; ; ; ;“IF YOU GO DOWN” (I’M GOIN&#8217; DOWN TOO)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">5. ; ; ; ;“LOVE IS A COWBOY”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">6. ; ; ; ;“MUSCLE MEMORY”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">7. ; ; ; ;“I GUESS THEY CALL IT FALLIN’”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">8. ; ; ; ;“WEATHER”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">9. ; ; ; ;“UNIVERSE”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">10. “WALK IN THE PARK”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">11. “HEARTFIRST”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">12. “YOU’RE DRUNK, GO HOME”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">13. “DOIN’ MY BEST”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">14. “MARILYN”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">15. “WHAT I HAVE”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>About ;<a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a> has consistently made history. With the release of her debut album ;The First Time ;(Black River), she became “the only female country artist to hit #1 with her first three consecutive singles from a debut album.” She has logged four back-to-back Top 10 entries on the ;Billboard Top Country Albums ;chart, including the platinum-selling ;The First Time ;[2015], gold-selling ;Unapologetically ;[2017], platinum-selling ;kelsea ;[2020], and ;ballerini [2020]. With 25 certifications from the RIAA to date, her catalog boasts a string of essential smashes such as the double-platinum “Miss Me More” and “Peter Pan,” the platinum “hole in the bottle” with <a title="Shania Twain" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSShania/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fshania-twain-tickets%2F">Shania Twain</a>, the gold-selling “I Quit Drinking” with LANY and the recently certified platinum “half of my hometown” feat. <a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a>, which marked Kelsea’s seventh #1. Among dozens of accolades thus far, she has garnered two GRAMMY® Award nominations, won two <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a>, two <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>, took home the <a title="iHeartRadio" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHeartRadio</a> Music Awards honor for “Best New Artist,” and received multiple career nominations from the <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a>, American Music Awards, <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>, <a title="CMT Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tickets-to-the-2024-cmt-music-awards/">CMT Awards</a> and People’s Choice Awards. Most recently, Kelsea led the field for 2022 CMT Music Awards nominations with three nominations for “Video of The Year,” “Collaborative Video of The Year” and “CMT Performance of The Year.” She also earned a nomination for “Music Event of the Year” for the 2022 <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> as both artist and producer of “half of my hometown” feat. <a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a>. This marked Kelsea’s first ACM nomination as a producer. She concluded 2021 as the “#3 most-played female artist on country radio” and CMT “Artist of the Year” in addition to picking up “Musical Event of the Year” and “Video of the Year” at the <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a> for the gold-certified “half of my hometown” feat. <a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a>. On April 11<sup>th</sup>, Kelsea co-hosted the <a title="CMT Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tickets-to-the-2024-cmt-music-awards/">CMT Awards</a> on CBS nationwide. Expanding her sphere of influence, she released her first original book of poetry ;Feel Your Way Through, and Dolly Parton tapped her to star in the audiobook of ;Run, Rose, Run. It’s no wonder NPR proclaimed, “<em><a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a> is definitely one of the most influential women in country right now… she’s defining the sound of the genre.”</em> She also was inducted as a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2019. At the time, she notably was <a title="the Opry" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the Opry</a>’s youngest member, in its nearly 100-year history, since being founded in 1925. <a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a> is ready to continue making history in 2022 and beyond.</p>