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Kelsea Ballerini Calls Noah Kahan ‘a Joy’ to Perform With


The country-pop star opened up about her friendship with Kahan following their CMA Fest performance of “Cowboys Cry Too” and “Stick Season.”

Kelsea Ballerini is opening up about her close bond with Noah Kahan following their emotional duet at CMA Fest, and she has nothing but praise for her friend and collaborator. The two artists performed together on the main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2025, singing their 2024 duet “Cowboys Cry Too” as well as Kahan’s breakout hit “Stick Season.” Kahan’s Stick Season (Forever) reissue debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 in February, while Ballerini made a return to the main stage at CMA Fest and is now a brand ambassador for energy drink Celsius, which she affectionately calls “Kelsius.”

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