Kelsea Ballerini Wins Her First Ever Trophies at CMA Awards 2021!

Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans look picture perfect on the red carpet at the 2021 CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 28-year-old, who recently wrapped up tour with Jonas Brothers, was the winner of two awards at the ceremony.

Kelsea won Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “half of my hometown” with Kenny Chesney. Congratulations!

Though she’s been nominated quite a few times before, this is the first time Kelsea has won!

“‘all i wanna do is make them proud’ i love country music. thank you @cma,” Kelsea wrote on Instagram.

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“This absolute babe won TWO CMA Awards yesterday!!! TWO!!! Her first CMA Awards ever!!! I couldn’t be prouder or happier for her … Half Of My Hometown is my favourite song, Kenny on it is just perfect and something flies into my eye every time I watch the video … I may be bias, and I may never drink again but the celebration was worth it! Ha! Love you Kels!!!” Morgan excitedly shared on his account.

Also in attendance were Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery with wife Gabi, Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni, Hayley Orrantia and Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner, who hit the stage to perform “The Good Ones.”

Dancing With The Stars‘ Emma Slater was in attendance as well, supporting her dance partner Jimmie Allen, who won New Artist of the Year!

FYI: Kelsea is wearing a custom Valdrin Sahiti white gown on the red carpet, and an Alberta Ferretti strapless gown while accepting her awards. Hayley is wearing a Nookie black crop top, a Rita Vinieris skirt, and Bella Belle shoes.