United Kingdom, Dec. 2 -- Kelsea Ballerini is "protecting [her] peace right now" amid rumours she and her boyfriend Chase Stokes have split.

Months after it was reported that the 32-year-old singer and the Outer Banks actor reportedly broke up in September after two years of dating, Kelsea opened up about her healing journey during an ask-me-anything Instagram Stories Q+A session on Monday (01.12.25).

A follower asked the Miss Me More hitmaker: "How are YOU?!? You heal a lot of us, what do YOU need? (sic)."

The six-time Grammy Awards nominee gave a candid response, saying: "Thank you for saying this and asking. I'm in a steady and happy place right now, truly excited for this Australia tour and the holidays."

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