Kelsea Ballerini and up-and-coming pop star, John K have teamed up to release a new collaboration on âIf We Never Met.â The song, which originally debuted in 2019 as the title track of John Kâs EP, finds the singer wondering what life would be like if he never met his soulmate.
âIf we never met / Iâd be drunk, waking up in someone elseâs bed / Iâd be lost in a crowded room of fake friends / I wouldnât even know what love is / If we never met,â the chorus goes.
The new version of âIf We Never Metâ features Balleriniâs smooth vocals in the background leading to a solo second verse before the two come together to duet in the final chorus. âThe simplicity of the track and lyrics just really stood out to me, and Johnâs voice has soul that, as a fan, I love hearing on pop radio and playlists,â Ballerini shared in a press release, adding, âIâm really excited to be a part of this version of this gem of a song and artist.â
This isnât Balleriniâs first time exploring other genres outside of country. The singer has previously collaborated with electronic-pop duo, The Chainsmokers on their 2018 hit, âThis Feeling.â She also recently teamed up with pop singer Halsey for a CMT Crossroads episode where they collaborated on several pop and country hits.
Balleriniâs single, âhomecoming queen?,â released in September, marks the first glimpse the singerâs given fans at her forthcoming album. To follow up the deep cut track, Ballerini released the catchy, more upbeat anthem âClub.â Both songs are expected to be a part of Balleriniâs next album. The release date and further details on the new record have yet to be revealed.
Take a listen to Ballerini and John K's new collaboration on "If We Never Met" below.
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