Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes Share the Stage with Kenny Chesney in Unforgettable Tour Finale Moment
Kelsea Ballerini and boyfriend Chase Stokes had a moment for the memory books during the final leg of her run on Kenny Chesney’s Go Back Tour. The country-pop star, who has been opening for Chesney since March, wrapped her time on the road with a surprise on-stage toast — and a shared performance — that left fans cheering and smiling across Charleston, South Carolina.
A Toast to the Road
On Thursday night, with the end of the tour in sight, Ballerini brought Stokes on stage to celebrate the journey. Holding a tequila shot in hand, she joked to the crowd:
“It is the second to last city of this tour. Bring it on home, John B.”
A playful nod to Stokes’ character from Outer Banks, the moment turned into a mini-party as Chesney joined them onstage. The trio clinked glasses and threw back their shots — a symbolic cheers to the road behind and what’s ahead.
“You and Tequila” — A Duet Worth Remembering
Immediately after the toast, Chesney launched into his 2010 hit You and Tequila, with Ballerini joining him for a heartfelt duet. Stokes watched from the side of the stage as the two singers shared harmonies — and a sweet hug to close out the performance.
Captured on video and shared across Chesney’s Instagram Stories, the moment quickly went viral. Chesney later posted a series of photos from the show, writing:
“Thanks also to @hichasestokes for bringing me and @kelseaballerini a shot before we sang ‘You and Tequila.’”
Tour Style & Vibes
Ballerini lit up the stage in black Daisy Dukes, a cropped white tee, and studded knee-high cowboy boots — a look equal parts glam and grounded. Her signature blonde ponytail completed the effortlessly cool vibe.
Stokes kept it classic in denim, a white tee, and a backwards black ball cap, perfectly fitting the country-meets-coastal vibe of the evening. Chesney, true to form, rocked a red tank, blue jeans, and his signature cowboy boots — every bit the country icon.
More Than a Tour — A Relationship Milestone
Ballerini and Stokes first made headlines in November 2022, shortly after her divorce from Morgan Evans. She confirmed their relationship in February 2023 on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
For Stokes, best known for his role as John B on Outer Banks, the moment onstage was more than a cameo — it was a celebration of love, support, and new beginnings. The couple’s chemistry was undeniable, and fans couldn’t get enough.
A Fitting Close to a Powerful Chapter
After months on the road and countless performances, Ballerini’s tour run ended not with fanfare, but with intimacy — a shot, a song, and a shared smile. As she posted later on Instagram:
“The energy of this tour — 100%. This whole concert was a delight.”
With a growing list of hits, a chart-topping career, and a new relationship that continues to bloom in public and personal ways, Kelsea Ballerini’s next chapter looks just as bright as the one she just wrapped.
And for Kenny Chesney fans? That toast may just go down as one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming tour moments of 2025.