Country Star Kelsea Ballerini Reflects on Heartbreaking Awards Show Loss

In May 2022, country music star Kelsea Ballerini was nominated for several major awards at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. However, the 32-year-old singer ultimately went home empty-handed, with the top honors going to Lainey Wilson instead.

Ballerini has now reflected on that disappointing loss, admitting she was initially devastated. "I did cry myself to sleep that night, that is true," she revealed in a recent interview. The singer had previously enjoyed tremendous success, with 7 #1 hits to her name. But in 2022, that winning streak came to an end, and Ballerini struggled to understand why.

Despite the heartbreak, Ballerini is now trying to shift her mindset. She says she's "not gonna stop making music" and is focused on finding success in different ways, rather than just through awards. "I think it's just about shifting where I find success, and I think it's the same with award shows -- like, I've never really been an award show girlie," Ballerini explained.

The singer's resilience and positive outlook are inspiring, as she navigates this new chapter in her career. While the 2022 ACM Awards loss was undoubtedly difficult, Ballerini seems determined to keep creating music that resonates with her fans, regardless of accolades.