Kelsea Ballerini in Etro Gown at 2026 Grammys

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where country singer Kelsea Ballerini turned heads on the red carpet in a custom, shimmering Etro gown while celebrating her nomination for Best Contemporary Country Album for her 2025 release, Patterns.

Ballerini, 32, arrived solo, showcasing a form-fitting halter dress adorned with intricate paisley patterns and all-over beading that evoked a country-chic elegance. The backless design featured a dramatic train, complemented by Jimmy Choo heels and jewelry from Indian designer Sabyasachi, including dangling earrings and a statement ring. "I wanted to have a dress that feels very patterned, because we are nominated for Patterns," Ballerini told reporters on the carpet. "I'm obsessed with it. I feel like a princess in it, so thank you Etro." Her stylists, Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi, crafted the look, with hairstylist Chris Appleton creating a sleek updo and makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan Fisher handling glam.

The nomination marks Ballerini's sixth from the Recording Academy, following her debut nod for Best New Artist at the 59th Grammys in 2017. Patterns, which she described as a...