Kelsea Ballerini Asks Fans to Respect That She’s ‘Trying to Make My Personal Life Personal’

As Kelsea Ballerini is preparing for a run of shows in Australia to wrap the year, she took a moment to answer questions from fans, and to ask her supporters for a favor.

On her Instagram Stories, Ballerini fielded inquiries from fans, including one question that asked the singer-songwriter what she needed most from fans.

“Thank you for saying this and asking,” Ballerini replied. “I’m in a steady and happy place right now, truly excited for this Australia tour and the holidays.”

Ballerini added, “If I had one favor, it would be honoring that I’m trying to make my personal life personal for now. Unless it comes from me, it’s not from me, and that is really important in protecting my peace right now.”

Ballerini fielded several additional questions from fans, answering about everything from her workout routine to giving an update on the health of her dog Dibs, who has been battling cancer.

“Baby boy is hanging tough,” Ballerini wrote. “Leaving him this morning for our two-week Australia stint was *very* tough, but he’s steady, still fighting the cancer and has incredible doctors and care (and grandma who is going to give him extra treats while I’m gone). All of the good, healing energy you can send his way is appreciated, as always.”

Ballerini is gearing up for a run of Australian tour dates, launching Dec. 6-7 with two shows in Sydney at the ICC Sydney Theatre. Ballerini will play two shows at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena (Dec. 10-11) and wrap with a show at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Dec. 13. Ballerini also recently released her EP Mount Pleasant on Nov. 14.

Ballerini also seems poised for an auspicious 2026; her album Patterns garnered a best contemporary country album nomination. The 2026 Grammy Awards will be held Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS and Paramount+ Premium.