Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris Write Songs Together in Charleston

Country stars Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris have reunited to write music together for the first time during a relaxed three-day retreat in Charleston, South Carolina, joined by songwriter Alysa Vanderheym. Their time together, described by Ballerini as more play than work, included writing sessions and dinners that also rekindled their friendship after years apart. The collaboration follows significant life changes for both artists, including recent divorces, and follows playful TikTok videos they posted that sparked fan excitement about their partnership. While no official release date for their collaborative music has been announced, fans are eagerly anticipating new material blending their distinctive voices and songwriting styles. Both artists have released recent albums—Ballerini with the deluxe edition of Patterns and Morris with Dreamsicle—and are currently focusing on personal growth and upcoming projects. Ballerini also shared she is embracing a quieter career phase and will not return to The Voice for the next two seasons, instead spending time with her boyfriend and supporting his work.