Country Star Kelsea Ballerini Ponders Life Choices in Poignant New Song "I Sit in Parks"

On November 7, 2025, country music star Kelsea Ballerini, 32, released a new song titled "I Sit in Parks" that explores her life as a famous musician compared to a traditional family life. The track is the first single from Ballerini's upcoming surprise 6-track EP "Mount Pleasant," which is scheduled to be released on November 14, 2025.

In the song, Ballerini ruminates over what her life could have been like if she had chosen a different path, singing about a hypothetical family with a picnic, sunscreen, and children on swings. She wonders if she has "missed the mark" by chasing her musical dreams and whether she has missed out on the experience of motherhood.

Ahead of the song's release, some of Ballerini's famous friends, including Reese Witherspoon and Keleigh Teller, expressed their excitement about the new music on social media. Ballerini has been open about the challenges she has faced this year, including her split from actor Chase Stokes in September and her disappointment at not winning any awards at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Despite these setbacks, Ballerini remains committed to her music and is adapting her sound and attitude to find new avenues for success. Fans can look forward to the release of "Mount Pleasant" next week, which will feature five additional tracks, including "People Pleaser," "Emerald City," and "The Revisionist."