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Kelsea Ballerini Relates to Song About Cheating Ex
19 Feb
Summary
- Kelsea Ballerini empathizes with Ashley Cooke's new song.
- The song 'Xs' is about an ex-partner with a wandering eye.
- Ballerini commented 'Mmmhhhmmm' on the song's shared clip.

Country music artist Kelsea Ballerini has publicly connected with the themes of a new song by Ashley Cooke. The song, titled "Xs," addresses the experience of having a partner with a tendency to stray and hide their actions.
Cooke shared a snippet of "Xs" on Instagram on February 9, 2026. The lyrics describe betrayal with lines like, "Want me back after that? Forget it / Don't you know, crossing lines makes Xs."
In response to the post, Ballerini commented "Mmmhhhmmm," signaling her understanding and empathy towards the song's subject matter. Cooke's reply, "You get it," confirmed their shared sentiment.




