Kelsea Ballerini is part of a group of innovators, influencers and artists named to Time's 2023 100 Next List, which recognizes some of the world's top emerging most influential people. The issue features a write-up by Shania Twain about Kelsea's career so far. "Kelsea Ballerini and I first met at a country music awards show. I remember thinking back then how talented she was as a songwriter at such a young age," Shania writes. "She isn't afraid to be vulnerable and really brave with her songwriting. She's also a great friend." Luke Combs made the Time100 Next list in 2021.