Kelsea Ballerini

"I kept writing, just without the music," Ballerini says. "Very quickly I realized it was something that was a book and something that I wanted to push myself to go deeper and be more vulnerable and more open."

She says she's in a "much healthier spot" now.

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The collaboration began with a 2AM text message.

A slew of country artists and stars from outside the genre have signed on to present at this year's awards show.

He praised her genuine country sound.

They'll be honored in October.

At a recent stop on Kelsea Ballerini's tour with the Jonas Brothers, Ballerini was joined by a surprise guest.

'Feel Your Way Through' is due out in November.

She sings, "But the one thing every family has, whatever they may be / Is the thing that we call love / That's what makes a family."