elsea Ballerini gave a shout-out to her boyfriend, “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes, on their two-year dating anniversary.
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“Two years of catching each other in countless cities, perfecting a chimichurri steak, and creating a world that revolves around dogs. love you so, teammate. 🤍” Ballerini wrote, sharing a photo showing her with Stokes on a beach to her Instagram page on January 8.
Along with that photo, the incoming coach of “The Voice” shared a series of other photos and videos that showcase the couple’s relationship.
According to NBC, the country music star and Stokes have dated since 2023.
The Photos & Videos Showed a Variety of Behind-the-Scenes Moments
The videos and photos captured a number of private scenes. In one photo, the couple each had their hand in the other’s back pocket.
In another, Stokes interacted lovingly with a dog. Stokes and Ballerini skip down a sidewalk together in another video.
Another video showed Stokes walking toward a private jet holding pizza boxes. In one tender photo, the couple were riding in the back of a car and Ballerini had her head resting on Stokes’ lap. A screenshot showed the couple face-timing each other.
Ballerini has written about Stokes on Instagram before. For example, she wrote on his birthday, “It’s my favorite humans birthday and there’s no one on the planet easier to celebrate. i adore you.”
In a 2024 interview with “Today,” Stokes returned the favor, saying, “I truthfully think, you know, when you find somebody who’s not just somebody you love and adore but is also your best friend, you’ve kind of got the best of both worlds. And she’s not just a great person, but everything that you see — whether it be on social media or when she’s on stage — is exactly the person she is when she’s not doing those things. And I just adore the girl, I really do.”
Fans Loved the Romantic Message & Photo Collage
GettyChase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.
Fans responded positively to Ballerini’s tribute to Stokes and their relationship in her Instagram comment thread.
“Hi. We call dibs on the wedding 🥰” a page called the White Velvet Chapel wrote.
“The ‘realness’ in these photos is so wildly refreshing from two very famous people. Cheering for this relationship!!! 👏🏻🤩” a fan wrote.
“2 years of my favorite female country singer randomly dating the main character from my favorite tv show,” wrote another fan.
“This is the kind of love I’m manifesting for this year 🥺,” a fan noted. Some celebrities also weighed in; for example, actress Reese Witherspoon responded to the post with a series of heart emojis.
