Kelsea Ballerini parties with mom at wild NYC hotspot in surprising new video

Kelsea Ballerini embraced a carefree night out in New York City as she celebrated her mom’s birthday at the lively country hotspot Blazing Saddles. The singer shared glimpses of the festivities on social media, with the bar later resharing a reel that captured the energetic celebration.

“Like Mother, Like Daughter. It was a family affair with @kelseaballerini celebrating her mom’s birthday with us on a Friday night! Time to get the tequila!,” the venue wrote alongside the video.

The reel showed a barman dressed as a cowboy striding along the bar before pouring a tequila shot directly into Kelsea’s mom’s mouth. Later in the clip, the atmosphere turned even more playful as she was seen stuffing money into the performer’s pocket while he danced atop the bar, with Kelsea and friends cheering nearby.

The singer appeared relaxed and in high spirits during the night out, marking a fun break from her busy schedule and ongoing projects. The outing also reflected her growing connection to New York City, where she has recently spent more time following a major personal and professional reset.

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Kelsea, 32, first rose to fame with her debut single ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’ in 2014, becoming one of the youngest female artists to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart. She has since established herself as a consistent hitmaker with songs including ‘Dibs’, ‘Peter Pan’, ‘Miss Me More’ and ‘Half of My Hometown’, earning multiple Grammy nominations and CMA Awards recognition.

In recent years, the Tennessee native has broadened her creative scope, exploring more personal themes in her music and stepping into television roles, including a stint as a coach on The Voice. Her 2023 EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat drew widespread critical praise for its candid storytelling following the end of her marriage to fellow country singer Morgan Evans.

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Kelsea’s love life has also been in the spotlight, with the star in an on-off relationship with actor Chase Stokes. The couple have shared glimpses of their life together online and have been spotted attending major events side by side.

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Her increased presence in New York has been seen as part of a new chapter, both creatively and personally, as she balances her Nashville roots with a broader entertainment career.

While the tequila-fuelled birthday bash was a lighthearted moment, it offered fans a glimpse of Kelsea’s new life in NYC and her close bond with her mom – as well as her willingness to let loose when the occasion calls for it.