Kelsea Ballerini (Photo by John Russo)
Fans Help Kelsea Ballerini Sing Emotional Song At Sold Out Show
During Kelsea Ballerini’s triumphant Patterns record release show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 29, the country superstar was overcome with emotion during her performance of the song “Penthouse.”
The song features lyrics that candidly address her divorce while also mentioning her beloved dog, Dibs, who has recently been diagnosed with inoperable heart cancer.
The lines, “I bought the house with a fence / Enough room for some kids, a backyard for Dibs,” caused Ballerini to break down in tears, but the sold-out crowd had her back, singing the next chorus for her while she tried to compose herself.
It was a touching, vulnerable moment that is rare in arena shows, with Ballerini making that massive venue feel as intimate as a small Nashville club.
