Kelsea Ballerini Sets the Record Straight: Did She Throw Shade After Grammy Loss to Lainey Wilson?

Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson
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Kelsea Ballerini is ending all rumors and speculations.

The 30-year-old has addressed the aftermath of not winning the Best Country Album category at the 2024 Grammy Awards held on Sunday evening.

Upon the observation made by several fans on social media platforms as well as entertainment news sources regarding Kelsea's seemingly less enthusiastic demeanor captured on camera after Lainey Wilson's victory,she decided to address the situation on Instagram.

Clearing the Air After Grammy Loss

The "I Quit Drinking" singer posted, according to Life and Style, "You can be bummed for your loss and happy for somebody else's win at the same time. Two things can be true and both hold valid and valuable space."

"The face reading and reaction analysis is unnecessary and hurtful to everyone."

Kelsea concluded, "A women's win is a team win. Write about that instead?"

Despite being nominated four times, including this year's best country album for "Rolling Up The Welcome Mat," Kelsea is yet to achieve a win.

Sunday Night

Amid speculation surrounding her demeanor at the prestigious Grammys event, the Tennessee-born singer-songwriter's vibrant energy was palpable as she found herself sharing a table with Lionel Richie.

Kelsea Ballerini's enthusiasm remained undeterred, despite an unfortunate delay caused by the tumultuous storm wreaking havoc in California prevented her from gracing the red carpet.

Meanwhile, during Miley Cyrus' performance of her Grammy-winning song "Flowers," she and Taylor Swift, who happened to be sitting next to each other, enthusiastically rocked out to the chart-topping tune in unison.

Kelsea Ballerini's Album

Ever since "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat" was released, Kelsea Ballerini has experienced a sense of being on top of a "Mountain with a View."

Weeks prior to the Grammy's, her album has been recognized as a contender for the prestigious best country album category.

She reflected on the significant impact this project has had on her perspective towards both her career and personal life, and acknowledges that the past year has been transformative, causing a profound shift in her mindset.

"I think just this last year of my life has just changed everything about the way that I think about my career and my personal life."

In her reflection, Kelsea expresses how the triumph of her EP has instilled in her a newfound resolve to always embrace vulnerability in her future songwriting endeavors.

This realization reportedly sparked by her sincere exploration of her divorce from country singer Morgan Evans, a deeply personal journey that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

"I think I earned my freedom as a songwriter. The thing that I learned that I just really hold closely now is there's no amount of truth-telling or detail that will make it not relatable."

"I think for a long time, even though I was writing about my life and my emotions, I would try to round the edges because I'm like, 'I want everyone to feel themselves in this,' or see themselves in the story."

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