Kelsea Ballerini made a statement at the 2025 Grammy Awards, channeling 90s supermodel vibes in a daring Tamara Ralph Haute Couture black minidress. The plunging neckline and cone cups certainly turned heads on music’s biggest night.
Ballerini, nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Noah Kahan for “Cowboys Cry Too,” paired the embellished minidress with a dramatic floor-length cape worn off the shoulder. Her stylists, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, completed the look with Jared Atelier rings – a flower-shaped design and a marquise-cut diamond – along with earrings from the same brand and Christian Louboutin heels.
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A behind-the-scenes video shared on Instagram revealed Ballerini admitting the dress was so tight she “can’t f—ing breathe.” Hairstylist Kelsey Deenihan styled her hair in loose, side-parted waves, while her makeup featured a sun-kissed glow, bronzer, and a glossy peach lip.
Ballerini’s boyfriend, Chase Stokes, accompanied her in a stylish ensemble of his own: a black open-collar shirt, trousers, loafers, a white blazer, and a pearl belt.
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This wasn’t Ballerini’s first time at the Grammys. The “If You Go Down” singer, who released her fifth studio album Patterns in 2024, is a five-time nominee. Previous nominations include Best New Artist, Best Country Album (for Unapologetically and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat), and Best Country Solo Performance (“Heartfirst”). She’s become a red carpet regular, consistently showcasing memorable looks.
In 2024, she missed the red carpet due to weather but was later seen inside wearing a sheer floral Vera Wang gown. In 2023, she opted for a yellow Prabal Gurung halter dress with Brilliant Earth jewelry, a nod to her album Subject to Change.
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Ballerini and Stokes made their Met Gala debut in 2024, both dressed in Michael Kors. Ballerini wore a nude couture gown adorned with floral embellishments, while Stokes sported a black sequin suit, sans shirt.
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The couple, who celebrated their two-year anniversary in January 2025, have also made appearances at the CMA Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, and even Heidi Klum’s Halloween party. Stokes has publicly expressed his admiration for Ballerini, calling her the “most genuine human being” and a constant source of support in her career. He’s often seen cheering her on at concerts and praising her accomplishments on social media. The Grammys were broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
