Kelsea Ballerini is manifesting a chill summer.
After wrapping up her first arena tour and finishing her first season as a judge on “The Voice,” the country music star wants to take some time to relax and regroup.
“I need a break, and I’ve never been able to say that before, but I really think that it’s time for me to just pump the brakes, figure out what’s next, take the time to just have a summer,” Ballerini said during her recent interview on “Today with Jenna and Friends.”
“Every time I say I have time off, something happens,” the platinum-selling singer joked. “But I’m very open to whatever is out there.”
Ballerini hopes her summer itinerary includes going to the beach, learning to cook a new meal and spending time with her dogs, Dibs and Milo.
Aside from a performance this Friday at the CMA Fest, Ballerini doesn’t appear to have any upcoming performances or appearances scheduled, according to her website.
This year has been a particularly eventful year for the “Peter Pan” singer. Her tour, which ran from January to April, supported her fifth studio album, “Patterns,” which she released in October.
In March, Ballerini released a deluxe edition of “Patterns,” which featured five additional songs.
She also signed on for her first season as a judge on “The Voice,” which wrapped last month. During her “Today” appearance, she explained that it was a completely different experience than what she was used to.
“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,” she said.
As for whether she’d ever return to “The Voice,” Ballerini said, “Never say never. I think it’s all about timing.”
