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‘Voice’ Coach Rocks New Gig Despite Desperately Wanting a Break

Kelsea Ballerini was planning to take the summer off after balancing a big tour and her role as a judge on “The Voice.”

That is, until Austin City Limits came calling!

Kelsea Ballerini Joins Austin City Limits Season 51

Kelsea Ballerini made a swift pivot when ACL asked her to be on the show, hopping a flight to Texas for a performance that will air in “Austin City Limits’” 51st season.

It’s the first time Ballerini has ever appeared on “Austin City Limits.” The iconic show is the longest-running music series in America. It has aired weekly on PBS since 1974.

Kelsea took fans lucky enough to be in the audience through her music catalog, performing everything from “Peter Pan” from her first album to one of her latest hits, “Cowboys Cry Too.”

She also treated fans to a run of her best breakup songs, including “Hole in the Bottle” and “Penthouse.”

For the unfamiliar, “Austin City Limits” typically features the performer not just singing but also talking to the audience, giving insights into songs and the stories behind them.

True to that formula, Kelsea shared with the audience, happily telling them about the “sweet chapter” she’s in now, and how much she “loves love.”

Kelsea Ballerini Comforts Fans In Wake of Texas Flooding

Kelsea Ballerini taped her episode of “Austin City Limits” on July 10, just days after the tragic flooding in Texas that killed more than 150 people.

The singer took time out of her set to offer comfort and support to the audience in the wake of the tragedy.

But according to Taste of Country, the “Patterns” singer also used her music to bring light and lift the mood, launching into a series of belt-it-out anthems that had the crowd singing along.

Kelsea Ballerini Has Been Serious About Getting a Vacation

Other than her pivot to be part of “Austin City Limits” 51st season, Kelsea Ballerini has mostly stayed true to her vow to take a break this summer.

In an appearance on  “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” in May, Kelsea said, “I need a break! And I’ve never been able to say that before, but I really think it’s just time for me to pump the brakes, figure out what’s next, have a summer, what? Go to the beach? Huh? Learn to cook a new meal, hang out with the dogs. So that’s kind of my agenda.”

And Kelsea has definitely found time to work in a little fun and adventure.

Kelsea Ballerini Filling in for Coach Kelly Clarkson on The Voice

On her Instagram account, the singer recently posted a series of pictures and videos from a last-minute “girls trip” to Paris. The post shows the trio flying first class, enjoying outdoor cafes, fine dining and even playing Yatzy on the grass near the base of the Eiffel Tower.

In the post’s caption, Kelsea writes, “impulsive 3 night girls trip to paris just added 927368 years to my life, approx 7 blisters to my feet, and an undisclosed amount of happy tears (and champagne)🥐🚤🥂👡❤️”

Kelsea Ballerini Plans Australian Tour

While Kelsea Ballerini will not return to “The Voice” as a coach for season 28, she is going back on tour.

The singer announced a mini-tour of Australia coming up this December.

And she’s not ruling out a return to “The Voice” in the future.

In the appearance on  “TODAY with Jenna & Friends,” she said, “Never say never. It’s been such a beautiful season of doing things that are out of my comfort zone and bigger than I’ve ever done, and it’s been really fulfilling. I love being in that seat.”