Kelsea Ballerini turned heads at the 2026 Grammy Awards, proving she can endure a little pain to look glamorous. In a Cosmopolitan photo diary, the 32-year-old singer shared details of her standout red carpet look.
Alongside a close-up of her slicked-back hairstyle, Ballerini admitted, “I did indeed have to take Advil for my head because it was a SNATCH.”
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, who crafted the sculpted updo, revealed he drew inspiration from Ballerini’s green and gold beaded Etro halter dress, writing, “Snatched and sculpted. I took inspiration from the pattern in the dress and took it right up to the hair.”
Ballerini also shared a sentimental detail about her dress: it featured a hidden patch honoring her late dog, Dibs. “This was a surprise touch from the designers and my stylists at our final fitting. I lost my soul dog, Dibs, a few weeks ago, and having him close to my heart for the night made it feel more sentimental,” she said.
On the Grammys red carpet, Ballerini also addressed her personal life, including her breakup and reconciliation with Outer Banks star Chase Stokes. She told E! Live, “I’ve always been a chronic oversharer and I think for the first time, at 32 I’m reigning it in… I think my life might just be my life for a while. It feels right.”
From the glamorous red carpet look to heartfelt tributes, Kelsea Ballerini’s 2026 Grammys appearance was a perfect mix of style and sentiment, delighting fans and fashion critics alike.