Chase Stokes cuddles up with Kelsea Ballerini on New Year's Eve

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes rang in 2025 together, sharing a heartfelt moment on social media.

On December 31, the Outer Banks actor posted an Instagram photo of the couple snuggled up, with Ballerini resting her chin on his shoulder.

In regards to this, Stokes captioned the post as, “2024, thanks for being done,” while drawing warm reactions from fans.

Moreover, the couple, who began dating in January 2023, have been open about their blossoming relationship.

Back in October, Ballerini confirmed the pair had moved in together, a detail she first hinted at in her song Baggage from her fifth studio album Patterns.

Additionally, in November, Ballerini hosted Thanksgiving at her Nashville home, sharing snapshots of the celebration, including a tender moment of Stokes hugging her as she proudly displayed her first-ever turkey.

Ballerini also recently revealed a memorable encounter she witnessed between Stokes and a fan in 2021 during a flight.

Furthermore, she recalled how he gave the young girl his full attention by calling it “a beautiful thing to see.”

It is worth mentioning that the duo has continued to charm fans with their love story, with Stokes even starring in Ballerini’s music video for First Rodeo, describing the decision as a “no brainer.”