Red Carpet Official: Morgan Evans and Laci Kaye Booth Make Their Public Debut at the CMAs

Three years after his public split from Kelsea Ballerini, Australian country star Morgan Evans has stepped confidently into a new phase of his personal life, making his red carpet debut with singer Laci Kaye Booth at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville.

The pair, who have quietly nurtured their relationship for months, officially brought their romance into the public eye as they walked the carpet together at country music’s biggest night. Their appearance marked a significant moment, confirming their relationship status in front of fans, fellow artists, and the media.

A Memorable Night at the CMAs

Morgan Evans, 40, and Laci Kaye Booth, 30, arrived at the Bridgestone Arena holding hands and sharing a tender kiss for photographers. Booth drew attention in a high-slit burgundy lace gown paired with matching gloves, while Evans opted for a modern look made up of a silk white blouse, black trousers, and a leather jacket.

Their debut carries emotional weight for Evans, coming nearly three years after his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini was finalized in November 2022. The former couple’s separation was widely covered, influencing Evans’ heartfelt single “Over For You” and inspiring Ballerini’s reflective EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat. Ballerini also attended the event, adding a notable twist to the timing of Evans’s new public chapter.

From Co-Writers to Confirmed Couple

Although the CMAs marked their first official public outing, hints of a relationship between Evans and Booth began circulating months earlier.

In April 2025, Booth subtly revealed their romance during her performance at Live in the Vineyard Goes Country. After singing “Daddy’s Mugshot,” a track they co-wrote, she introduced Evans—who played guitar beside her—as her boyfriend, adding that she was in love with him. Fans had already begun speculating in March 2025 after noticing their flirty exchanges online and appearances in each other’s social media posts.

Booth, who finished in the Top 5 on American Idol in 2019, continues to grow her music career following the release of her debut album in May 2024. Evans, best known for his hit “Kiss Somebody,” is currently working on his second studio album.

Their CMA red carpet debut cements their relationship publicly, symbolizing a fresh and joyful chapter for Evans nearly three years after the end of his previous marriage.