Kelsea Ballerini Moved to Tears on 'The Voice' Over Contestant's Performance

During the March 31 episode of The Voice, Kelsea Ballerini was moved to tears not once but twice while watching her contestant Angie Rey perform Cody Johnson's emotional song 'Dirt Cheap.' The performance resonated deeply with Ballerini, who is currently grappling with her dog Dibs' diagnosis of inoperable heart cancer. As Rey sang, she paused to comfort Ballerini, who explained that the song's themes about loss struck a personal chord. Ballerini praised both Rey and her other contestant, Iris Herrera, who ultimately won the knockout round, but her emotional connection to Rey's performance was palpable. Ballerini emphasized the importance of storytelling in country music, reflecting on how art often mirrors real-life struggles. Fans expressed their empathy for Ballerini, appreciating the raw emotion she displayed during the episode.