Over the years, Covergirl has had its fair share of star-studded commercials.

However, success wasn’t handed to her on a silver platter.

In aChicago Tribuneinterview, she recalled that she walked into the intimidating environment with a bedazzled pink guitar case.

Kelsea Ballerini in Covergirl ad

That slot’s taken,'" she recalled.

“It broke my heart because I was 14 years old.

“Covergirl is an extension of that.

Kelsea Ballerini posing for photos

It’s affordable, it’s easy to use, and it meets you where you are.

It doesn’t make you feel like you oughta be beautiful because you already are beautiful.”

In November 2023, Ballerini got to channel her creative spirit into creating sparkly liquid eyeshadows with Covergirl.

Kelsea Ballerini posing for photos

She toldPeoplethe collection was an extension of her deeply rooted love for glitter.