Who Showed Up To Kelsea Ballerini’s Thanksgiving Dinner? This Big-Name Country Star Seemed Right At Home

Kelsea Ballerini was in charge of her Thanksgiving this year, and she had some big-name country stars show up to her dinner. She took to social media to admit that she was nervous about getting the turkey right, as Thanksgiving turkeys are notoriously tricky. She had a lot of people to impress, and one of those people was none other than Kenny Chesney.

Chesney dropped by Ballerini’s Thanksgiving party according to a slideshow of photos from her event. He looked right at home, but still sported his signature relaxed attire. Forget an expensive bottle of wine—if there’s anything Kenny Chesney is definitely going to bring to a party, it’s a sense of beachy Zen.

Despite the A-list names, Kelsea Ballerini’s Thanksgiving looked toned down and casual, judging by the photos she posted on social media. Family, good friends, and a home-cooked turkey—what could be better?

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Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan Previously Wowed CMA Awards Crowd with New Duet

After the whirlwind of performing at the CMA Awards, Kelsea Ballerini likely needed a chilled-out Thanksgiving to relax and reset. She and Noah Kahan took the stage at the CMAs to perform their recent duet, “Cowboys Cry Too.” The resulting performance was emotionally charged and heartfelt, charming the country music crowd.

Noah Kahan in particular gave a standout performance. The passionate New Englander won over country music’s biggest stars in the audience with his emotional vocals and chemistry with Ballerini. The two have penned an important song in “Cowboys Cry Too,” presenting much-needed commentary on toxic masculinity in country music and in society.

The two took the elaborately designed stage for their performance, Ballerini in a flowing white gown and Kahan wearing a sharp white blazer to match, along with a casual pair of jeans to keep with his comfortable image. The backdrop featured a large white sheet alternating with projected landscapes to enhance the lyrics with visuals and imagery. Overall, the two gave a beautiful performance of the highly emotional song, thoroughly impressing those in attendance and fans watching at home.

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