Kelsea Ballerini Premieres Emotional New Video for ‘Legends’

"I wrote it when I was going through a breakup, so that was the heart and the perspective that it came from. But, as I lived with it, it kind of changed meaning," admitted Ballerini.

Written by Kelly Brickey
Kelsea Ballerini Premieres Emotional New Video for ‘Legends’
Kelsea Ballerini; Photo Credit: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment

After creating her voice ‘The First Time’ around, Kelsea Ballerini returned with a valiant outlook toward lost love and future insight with her song, “Legends.”

Chronicling the whirlwind romance between a couple who met by chance with sparks were flying, the music video for “Legends” depicts every milestone in a long-lasting relationship: turning mundane chores into adorable PDA sessions, tying the knot, starting a family together and watching those special moments grow. The couple even shared the wave of a finger to represent the love they shared with one another.

The emotional video comes to a close with a tragic car accident ending, and yet still finds strength just like that of its single, by showing the pair’s son graduating amongst his peers and giving his mother security within the simple motion of that special finger that her late husband did for her as they met many years ago.

Putting her best foot forward to showcase what lies ahead for the country sensation, Ballerini channeled heartbreak in an optimistic fashion that lead her to release “Legends” as a gift to the fans for sending her inspiration. Nevertheless, the track still represents Ballerini’s valiant message to create one’s own story and show great courage within memories and relationships.

“I wrote [‘Legends’] two years ago, which is crazy. I wrote it when I was going through a breakup, so that was the heart and the perspective that it came from. But, as I lived with it, it kind of changed meaning. It’s kind of a chameleon song for me now, because it’s still a story about heartbreak, but now I’m in a very good place in my life, and I sing it as a love song now. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about a love that ends. It’s just kind of looking back nostalgically on a love. It’s also kind of a song about fans, too. It’s kind of a chameleon. We picked it as the first single because I feel like it’s a perfect bridge from the last record to everything else that’s coming down the road,” Ballerini explained to Sounds Like Nashville and other media at a backstage press conference during CMA Fest.

“Legends” marks the first single off her second record and gives a taste of what Ballerini is striving for in her next musical endeavor. With an outstanding pop beat mixed together with a fearless message, fans can only expect the next power play in Ballerini’s book to be even grander in spirit.

The single, “Legends,” will appear on Kelsea Ballerini’s sophomore release and is available for purchase or streaming now.

Watch the music video for “Legends” on iHeartRadio now.