Kelsea Ballerini was radiant in an eye-catching ensemble as she took to the stage to perform with fellow country star, Noah Kahan, at the 59th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas on Thursday.
The Miss Me More songstress, 30 – who wowed in a backless silky gown reminiscent of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on the red carpet – belted out two songs during the performance at the Ford Center where the festivities were held.
The beauty first sang her hit track, Mountain With A View, which is found on her 2023 EP called, Rolling Up The Welcome Mat.
Ballerini donned a sleeveless, shimmering gold minidress that contained white, lace details around the neckline and hem for a stylish flare.
The ensemble stopped a few inches above her knees and was held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders.
Kelsea Ballerini, 30, was radiant in an eye-catching ensemble as she took to the stage to perform with fellow country star, Noah Kahan, at the 59th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas on Thursday
The beauty first sang her hit track, Mountain With A View, which is found on her 2023 EP called, Rolling Up The Welcome Mat
Kelsea slipped into a pair of white, cowgirl boots to coincide with the color scheme of her second look for the big night.
Her blonde locks were parted to the side, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
She accessorized the outfit with various, dainty necklaces as well as a few flashy bracelets on her left wrist.
Ballerini began singing Mountain With A View for the live audience while laying on a couch that had been placed on the stage. She later stood up underneath the bright stage lights as she continued to belt out the lyrics.
The star was soon joined by Noah Kahan as he performed his 2022 track titled, Stick Season.
He was able to also show off his vocal skills, with Kelsea joining in during the chorus of the song – which can be found on his album of the same name.
The beauty was seen donning a black and tan-colored, flannel button up that she left unfastened at the front during the duet.
Noah sported a pair of cream-colored pants as well as brown jacket and a plain shirt underneath.
Ballerini donned a sleeveless, shimmering gold minidress that contained white, lace details around the neckline and hem for a stylish flare
The ensemble stopped a few inches above her knees and was held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders
Kelsea slipped into a pair of white, cowgirl boots to coincide with the color scheme of her second look for the big night
The star was soon joined by Noah Kahan as he performed his 2022 track titled, Stick Season. He was able to also show off his vocal skills, with Kelsea joining in during the chorus of the song – which can be found on his album of the same name
The beauty was seen donning a black and tan-colored, flannel button up that she left unfastened at the front
Both Ballerini and Kahan first crossed paths at a Grammys event earlier this year, and he reflected on the moment while talking to Billboard on the red carpet at the ACM Awards on Thursday.
‘Honestly, meeting Kelsea stands out a lot,’ he expressed. ‘I think at the Grammys, I kind of felt overwhelmed and out of place occasionally, kind of in my nature.’
‘I don’t know, I’m just a little bit nervous sometimes in this kind of environment. But Kelsea and Chase made me feel really comfortable,’ Noah added, referencing to Kelsea’s boyfriend, Chase Stokes.
‘I think that’s why I was so excited to work with her, and I’m so excited to perform with her tonight because I kind of, it makes me feel like I belong.’
‘Kelsea’s just one of those people that, like, the voice is so special but the songwriting is so real and you can see that she lives her songs. I really look up to her and admire her for that.’
Shortly before taking to the stage, Ballerini also graced the red carpet and turned heads in a breathtaking, gold satin backless gown.
The star channeled Kate Hudson’s iconic dress from the movie, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
The halter-styled ensemble clung to her toned frame and flowed down into a long train behind her.
Both Ballerini and Kahan first crossed paths at a Grammys event earlier this year, and he reflected on the moment while talking to Billboard on the red carpet at the ACM Awards on Thursday
Shortly before taking to the stage, Ballerini also graced the red carpet and turned heads in a breathtaking, gold satin backless gown. The star channeled Kate Hudson’s iconic dress from the movie, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
The halter-styled ensemble clung to her toned frame and flowed down into a long train behind her
At one point while pausing for pictures, she turned away from the cameras to better showcase the backless portion of the gown.
Her hair was parted to the side, and styled into a low up do, allowing loose wavy strands to border the right side of her face.
Kelsea’s makeup was classically done, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a light shadow around her eyes.
A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones, while a glossy, nude-colored tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch to the red carpet look.
During an interview with StyleCaster last year in 2023, Ballerini opened up about her evolving sense of fashion over the years.
During an interview with StyleCaster last year in 2023, Ballerini opened up about her evolving sense of fashion over the years; seen earlier this month in Dallas
And shortly before, Kelsea wowed in a semi-sheer, colorful floral gown as she attended the 2024 MET Gala alongside boyfriend and Outer Banks actor, Chase Stokes – who went shirtless for the festivities (seen above)
‘I always thought of myself as one thing, which was a glittery, palatable blonde that sings country music,’ she stated. ‘I’m really open to discovering more of myself.’
‘I think that’s translating in a lot of different ways in my life, but certainly through fashion, to being open and also realizing that it’s another way to express yourself and play. I’m in such a season of play right now.’
The songstress has been keeping busy, and recently attended the Billboard Country Power Players event earlier this month in Dallas, Texas.
And shortly before, Kelsea wowed in a semi-sheer, colorful floral gown as she attended the 2024 MET Gala alongside boyfriend and Outer Banks actor, Chase Stokes – who went shirtless for the festivities.
