Kelsea Ballerini has stolen the hearts of country music fans, an Australian surfing cowboy, and most recently, The Chainsmokers. But, who causes her heart to flutter and palpitate? Kelly Clarkson. And, who just announced a 2019 arena tour? Kelly Clarkson. And whose 2019 tour did Ballerini just join? Kelly Clarkson!
Thatâs right, Kelsea has had a longstanding girl crush on this powerhouse since July 23rd, 2005 when she saw Clarkson perform onstage at the Memorial Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, TN. The date will forever be engrained in her memory (and on Wikipedia) because this was the day that Ballerini decided that she was going to chase her dream of living in the spotlight. The next notable date to be etched into Balleriniâs memory will be January 24, 2019. This is the first night that Ballerini will be living her spotlight dreams with on Clarksonâs âThe Meaning of Lifeâ tour which is kicking off in Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena.
Chasing that dream is âthe meaning of lifeâ for Ballerini. Landing in Cody Alanâs CMT hot seat Ballerini blushes and gushes saying, âSheâs my favorite. I avoid people like that. I really admire them from a distance because I want them to still like me.â
The distance is certainly feeling a little closer now. âThe Meaning of Life Tourâ will be on sale to the the general public on sale on September 24.
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