Back in February, recording artist Kelsea Ballerini quietly released an EP of strikingly intimate and vulnerable songs about her recent divorce from Australian musician Morgan Evans, with no expectation of performing or promoting them in the way she would a traditional album.
But after receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from fans, the pop country singer-songwriter is re-releasing “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” on Friday with some updated lyrics and a previously unreleased track.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Ballerini reflected on what this EP has meant for her, both personally and professionally.
The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. AP: Talk to me about why you decided to re-release this collection of very personal songs. BALLERINI: My journey with this album has been unlike any music I’ve ever put out.
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