Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Celebrity Dating The Cutest Photos of Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes From airport surprises to red carpet PDA, here's a look at some couple's sweetest moments By Alexandra Schonfeld Alexandra Schonfeld Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes . Photo: Instagram/kelseaballerini Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes' relationship is just about as sweet as it gets. While the pair initially played coy after the Outer Banks actor posted a cuddly photo of them together at the Georgia vs. TCU game in January this year, he and the country singer are now openly in a fully-fledged, PDA-packed relationship. From airport surprises to romantic vacations, here's a look at some of the sweetest moments the couple has shared. 01 of 10 Where It All Began Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. Chase Stokes/instagram A few days after the pair first stepped out together at a January football game, Stokes shared this photo of them looking rather cozy from their seats — and the rest is history! 02 of 10 Nose to Nose Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. Kelsea Ballerini/Instagram Since that first photo, they've given us plenty of adorable shots, like this up close and personal snap. 03 of 10 Staying Close Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. Jeff Kravitz/Getty They were so natural on the red carpet when they made their debut as a couple at the CMT Awards, which Ballerini co-hosted. 04 of 10 Baecation Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. Instagram/kelseaballerini And they are not afraid to show a little PDA. 05 of 10 Sealed with a Kiss Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. Stefanie Keenan/Getty See what we mean? Lots of cheek kisses. 06 of 10 Eyes On You Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. Bruce Glikas/Getty Find someone who looks at you the way Ballerini looks at Stokes! 07 of 10 Sweet Surprise Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. Chase Stokes Instagram This Kodak moment came together after Stokes surprised Ballerini on tour in Seattle. He only spent 24 hours with her, but getting this big hug and catching a show seems to have been well worth it. “Welp. turns out, i don’t actually hate surprises. best 24 hours. ugh my heart," the singer commented on Stokes' Instagram post that included the reunion shot. 08 of 10 Red Hot Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage They looked like they were having a blast from the pink carpet at this year's MTV VMAs — and those matching outfits? Too cute. 09 of 10 Squeeze Tight! Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. hichasestokes/Instagram In a carousel of sweet photos shared in a tribute for Ballerini's 30th birthday, Stokes included this adorable snuggled-up shot. "dirty 30 looks pretty damn good on you ballerini. i love you ❤️," he wrote. 10 of 10 All Dressed Up Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. Victor Boyko/Variety via Getty Images The "If You Go Down" singer planted a big smooch on her beau while they were at the Golden Globes Party at the Venice Film Festival this past August. Close