Kelsea Ballerini

He praised her genuine country sound.

They'll be honored in October.

At a recent stop on Kelsea Ballerini's tour with the Jonas Brothers, Ballerini was joined by a surprise guest.

Ballerini covered "Teardrops on My Guitar" during a medley in Las Vegas.

'Feel Your Way Through' is due out in November.

She sings, "But the one thing every family has, whatever they may be / Is the thing that we call love / That's what makes a family."

They've since become good friends.

Plus new songs by Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini and Walker Hayes.

Ballerini's finale appearance was her second time on this season of 'The Voice,' after she filled in for Kelly Clarkson during the Battle Rounds.

“We couldn’t be more excited to officially announce we are going on tour this summer and bringing our friend Kelsea Ballerini!"

Kelsea delivers a "what would have happened if ..." in her new video.

The annual awards show is set for June 9.