Ballerini, Kelsea Wouldn't Sign This for a Fan: "Is This Lawful?"

Country music star Kelsea Ballerini recently had an unexpected moment during her live show when a fan asked her to sign something quite unusual – his divorce decree. While artists often receive funny or heartfelt requests from their fans, this one definitely stood out. What followed was a mix of surprise, hesitation, and a classy response from the singer.

What Happened at the Concert?

During a recent performance, Kelsea noticed a sign held by a fan in the audience. It read, “Will you help me finish rolling up my welcome mat and sign my divorce decree?” At first, Kelsea seemed unsure how to react. With a nervous laugh, she replied, “I would be honored?”—but she quickly realized the document was a real legal paper.

She paused the show to talk to the fan and clarify what was going on. “Wait, to be clear, this is not your divorce papers?” she asked, clearly surprised. As the realization sank in, her nervousness grew. “What does this mean? I’m a witness? Oh, I’m sweating. I’m gonna pass out for sure. Is this legal?” she said jokingly, though a little concerned.

Why Kelsea Chose Not to Sign

Even though the moment was lighthearted, Kelsea decided not to sign the document. She gave two simple reasons. First, she didn’t understand the legal implications and didn’t want to get into trouble for signing something official without knowing the full details. Second, she explained that she is ready to move on from her own divorce and doesn’t want to be known only for that chapter in her life anymore.

She said with a smile, “Respectfully, I’m really excited to stop being the poster child for divorce.”

A Sweet Gesture Instead

Although she didn’t sign the actual divorce decree, Kelsea still made the fan’s day by writing a sweet note on the back of the paper. The fan seemed happy with her response, and the moment ended on a cheerful note. The interaction was captured in a video that has since gone viral, with many fans praising her kind and respectful approach.

When Did Kelsea Ballerini Get Divorced?

Kelsea Ballerini was married to fellow country singer Morgan Evans. They were together for five years before deciding to part ways. The divorce papers were filed in August 2022, and the divorce was finalized on November 15, 2022. Kelsea opened up about this emotional period through her music, especially in her EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat.

Is Kelsea Ballerini Dating Someone Now?

Yes, after her divorce, Kelsea was linked to actor Chase Stokes, best known for his role in Outer Banks. While they first denied being in a relationship, she later made it public by posting a photo with him in January 2023.

Since then, the couple has made several public appearances together, including the 2025 Grammy Awards. Kelsea also shares cute pictures with him on her social media, showing they are still going strong.