Kelsea Ballerini flaunts her abs in red bikini as she rings in her 33rd birthday
Country Star Kelsea Ballerini Celebrates 33rd Birthday in Style on Instagram
The 33‑year‑old country singer and “Cowboys Cry Too” hitmaker Kelsea Ballerini marked her birthday with a glamorous Instagram post that drew praise from fans and a reminder of her recent personal history.
In the photo, Ballerini stands on the back of a luxury boat in a red bikini top paired with a flowing cover‑up skirt. She holds a cowboy hat over her eyes, a nod to her country‑music roots, and the caption reads, “Another trip around the sun ❤️.” The clip shows her smiling against a backdrop of sparkling water and a clear blue sky.
Fans were quick to celebrate. Comments ranged from compliments on her fitness—“THE PILATES ARE SHOWINGGGG 😍🔥happy birthday angel girl 🩷✨ @kelseaballerini”—to simple admiration, with one writing, “Stunning,” and another offering a heartfelt “Seriously such a beautiful angel there hope she has a wonderful birthday.”
The post also attracted attention from former partners. Chase Stokes, her former boyfriend with whom she dated for roughly three years, liked the photo. Ballerini and Stokes reportedly began dating after a brief separation in September 2025, ending their relationship for good in February 2026.
Ballerini’s romantic past extends back to her marriage with country singer Morgan Evans. The couple were wed for nearly five years before she filed for divorce in August 2022. In a May 2023 interview with Elle, Ballerini discussed her divorce candidly, saying:
“I try to never celebrate it until I know if it’s a good thing. I don’t ever want to be a poster child for divorce. It’s been three years now. It’s simply not in the forefront of my life anymore.”
She added that she prefers to respond to fans who bring up her divorce with empathy rather than congratulations, stating she asks, “Are you OK?” rather than celebrating the end of her marriage.
The singer’s 2023 album, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, contains tracks that reference her relationship with Evans, including “Blindsided,” “Mountain with a View,” and “Penthouse.” Those songs chronicle the dissolution and aftermath of their marriage.
While Ballerini’s Instagram post focused on her personal celebration of a new year, the comments and background context reflect a singer who has navigated public and private changes with a mix of confidence and caution. Her birthday post, complete with a stunning ocean backdrop, remains a reminder of her continued popularity both on the stage and across social media.