Kelsea Ballerini and her boyfriend Chase Stokes put on a stunning show while attending the Time100 Next 2023 Gala in New York City on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old country-pop singer and the 31-year-old Outer Banks actor shared a amorous kiss as they posed for photographers at the event.
Chase smiled as his lover – who previously revealed she had taken the first step in their romance by sliding into his DMs – planted a kiss on his lips while he placed a tender hand on her back.
The duo continued to show their affection for each other by affectionately rubbing each other’s noses.
At the gala, Kelsea wowed in a figure-hugging black dress with peekaboo accents that allowed her to show off her washboard abs.
Loved up: Kelsea Ballerini and her boyfriend Chase Stokes appeared in love while attending the Time100 Next 2023 gala in New York City on Tuesday
Kiss Me! The 30-year-old country-pop singer and the 31-year-old Outer Banks actor shared a amorous kiss as they posed for photographers at the event
Her sultry ensemble also boasted ample cleavage and a tantalizingly high slit down one side that showed off one of her statuesque legs.
The country music siren wore her blonde hair slicked back tightly and gave herself a touch of extra stature by expertly balancing on a towering pair of jet black heels.
Meanwhile, Chase looked handsome in a long camel coat, underneath which he wore a black t-shirt and black trousers.
The actor wore his brunette locks in slicked-down curls.
As photographers stared, Kelsea playfully kissed the latest issue of Time magazine, which happened to have her splashed on the cover.
The gala gave her the opportunity to showcase the talent that brought Kelsea her latest honor, as the program also included a musical performance from her.
That evening’s event was billed as an event celebrating “the emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leaders,” according to Time.
Kelsea was first spotted with Chase in January when they both attended the College Football National Championship Game in Los Angeles with mutual friends.
Love Show: Chase smiled as his lover pressed a kiss to his lips while he placed a tender hand on her back
Cute: The duo continued to show their affection for each other by sweetly rubbing their noses together
Inside: The cute couple was seen enjoying the dinner offered at the gala as they sat side by side
Good looking couple! At the gala, Kelsea wowed in a figure-hugging black dress with peekaboo accents that allowed her to show off her washboard abs
Sizzling! Her sultry ensemble also boasted ample cleavage and a tantalizingly high slit down one side that showed off one of her statuesque legs
Elegant look: The country music siren wore her blonde hair slicked back and gave herself a touch of extra stature by expertly balancing on a pair of jet black heels
Talented: This evening’s event was billed as an event celebrating “the emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leaders,” according to Time
Playful: While photographers stared at her, Kelsea playfully kissed the latest issue of Time magazine, which happened to have her splashed on the cover
On stage: The event gave her the opportunity to showcase the talents that brought Kelsea her latest honor, as the program also included a musical performance from her
They confirmed their romance after they were spotted passionately hugging and holding hands at LAX airport.
In an interview with Stylecaster in July, Kelsea described their relationship this way.
“We and each of us decided: If you’re with someone you feel safe with and proud of, then why not share that?” she said.
“He’s a Virgo too,” she explained, adding, “We’re both Labrador Retrievers in human form.” It doesn’t take many conversations to be on the same page. It’s been six months and it’s been great.’
Kelsea was previously married to country singer Morgan Evans (38). The duo married in December 2017, but they announced their divorce in August 2022.
When she filed for divorce in Tennessee in August 2022, she cited irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized on November 15, 2022.