Kelsea Ballerini
Awards & Honours
17
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
3
Records
Kelsea Ballerini's career is marked by historic achievements. She was the first female artist to send a debut single to No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay since Carrie Underwood, and the only female country artist to have her first three consecutive singles from a debut album reach No. 1. In 2019, she became the youngest current member of the Grand Ole Opry at age 25. She has amassed over 40 RIAA certifications and more than 3 billion streams. Her inclusion in TIME100 Next in 2023 recognized her as an emerging leader in entertainment.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Grand Ole Opry Member
Inducted as a member, becoming the youngest current member in the Opry's nearly 100-year history.
COVERGIRL Brand Face
Named the newest face of COVERGIRL cosmetics.
TIME100 Next
Named to TIME's list of emerging leaders.
Rankings & Lists
TIME100 Next
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
2023
TIME100 Next
Records & Feats
First female artist to send a debut single to No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay since Carrie Underwood
Her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It" reached No. 1 in 2015, a feat not achieved by a female debut since Underwood in 2006.
Only female country artist to send first three consecutive singles from a debut album to No. 1
"Love Me Like You Mean It," "Dibs," and "Peter Pan" all reached No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay.
Youngest current member of the Grand Ole Opry
Inducted at age 25 in 2019, she became the youngest active member at the time.