Overview
- On E! Live from the Red Carpet, Ballerini called herself a "chronic oversharer" and said she will share less of her private life.
- She told Entertainment Tonight the breakup looked more dramatic from the outside and said Stokes was with her getting ready and would be there when they wrapped.
- The couple confirmed they had reconciled with New Year's Eve posts after a reported September 2025 split.
- Madelyn Cline posted a laughing selfie with Ballerini on Instagram, a moment widely interpreted as putting feud rumors to rest.
- Her album Patterns earned a Best Contemporary Country Album nomination, and she praised the Grammys' new split between contemporary and traditional country categories.