Kelsea Ballerini's Powerful Moments at the 2023 CMT Awards.
Kelsea Ballerini showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community by bringing out Drag Race stars for her performance at the 2023 CMT Awards. This comes as right-wing politicians introduce anti-trans and anti-queer legislation, including "drag bans," in state houses across the country. Texas, where the awards were held, is considering a similar ban that could apply to any performance deemed "drag."