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Ballerini then added a note of encouragement to her fans, writing: \"Because maybe the 'better-ing' happens when we just show up and see what meets us simply where we are. Just thought I'd share in case any of your algorithms were also sending you into a shame spiral of not being good enough already. We are.\"

The singer's vulnerability drew support from many of her peers, including her husband, Morgan Evans, who commented, \"Babe.\" Meanwhile, Lindsay Ell wrote, \"Love this so much\" with a white heart emoji.

Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman responded with several raised hands emojis, and Brittney Spencer replied with a simple \"love.\"

Kelsea and Morgan welcomed 2022 in Morgan's hometown of Newcastle, Australia, where they surprised his family for the holidays.

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