Morgan Evansis riding solo at theAcademy of Country Music Awards.The “Kiss Somebody” singer hit the red carpet for Sunday night’s show in Las Vegas without his usual plus one — fellow country starKelsea Ballerini, his wifesince December 2017— and explained to PEOPLE that their careers take them in different directions “all the time.”“Unfortunately we get used to it a little bit, but I’m thankful for the country music family to be here tonight,” Evans said. “I feel like I just get to hang out with my mates.”When Evans, 33, and Ballerini, 25 — who is currently gearing up for her upcoming Miss Me More tour — have to spend time apart because of work, he said they rely on the same easy solution to keep in touch.“FaceTime is the best — you can see each other,” he said. “It’s kind of great but also frustrating at the same time because you’re so close but so far.”He added: “Sometimes talking on the phone is easier, but we always make time. I’ll see her tomorrow.”Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.In March, Evans wrapped his tour dates with Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of country duoDan + Shay— who are nominated for six awards at Sunday’s show and are set to perform “Keeping Score” withKelly Clarkson(whom Ballerini coincidentally finished touring with recently).“They’re joining forces tonight so I think that might be the highlight,” Evans told PEOPLE, while adding that he’s so happy for the moment that Dan + Shay are having right now.“We’ve been on the road, and I’ve been able to see and feel the energy firsthand,” he said. “It’s really exciting to be around.”“They’re just the best guys as well, and I consider them great friends,” he continued. “When you see your friends experience success like that, it’s a great feeling. They’re ridiculously nice, and Shay is a ridiculously good singer so good on ya’ boys.”John Shearer/WireImageNext, Evans will joinRascal Flattson tour.“It’s definitely going to be one of those shows that takes you down memory lane with ‘What Hurts the Most‘ and ‘Bless the Broken Road,’ ” he said. “They’re some of the greatest songs of all time.”RELATED VIDEO: ACM Awards 2019: Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton Lead NominationsThe 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are broadcasting live from Las Vegas on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
Morgan Evansis riding solo at theAcademy of Country Music Awards.
The “Kiss Somebody” singer hit the red carpet for Sunday night’s show in Las Vegas without his usual plus one — fellow country starKelsea Ballerini, his wifesince December 2017— and explained to PEOPLE that their careers take them in different directions “all the time.”
“Unfortunately we get used to it a little bit, but I’m thankful for the country music family to be here tonight,” Evans said. “I feel like I just get to hang out with my mates.”
When Evans, 33, and Ballerini, 25 — who is currently gearing up for her upcoming Miss Me More tour — have to spend time apart because of work, he said they rely on the same easy solution to keep in touch.
“FaceTime is the best — you can see each other,” he said. “It’s kind of great but also frustrating at the same time because you’re so close but so far.”
He added: “Sometimes talking on the phone is easier, but we always make time. I’ll see her tomorrow.”
Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
In March, Evans wrapped his tour dates with Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of country duoDan + Shay— who are nominated for six awards at Sunday’s show and are set to perform “Keeping Score” withKelly Clarkson(whom Ballerini coincidentally finished touring with recently).
“They’re joining forces tonight so I think that might be the highlight,” Evans told PEOPLE, while adding that he’s so happy for the moment that Dan + Shay are having right now.
“We’ve been on the road, and I’ve been able to see and feel the energy firsthand,” he said. “It’s really exciting to be around.”
“They’re just the best guys as well, and I consider them great friends,” he continued. “When you see your friends experience success like that, it’s a great feeling. They’re ridiculously nice, and Shay is a ridiculously good singer so good on ya’ boys.”
John Shearer/WireImage
Next, Evans will joinRascal Flattson tour.
“It’s definitely going to be one of those shows that takes you down memory lane with ‘What Hurts the Most‘ and ‘Bless the Broken Road,’ ” he said. “They’re some of the greatest songs of all time.”
RELATED VIDEO: ACM Awards 2019: Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton Lead Nominations
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are broadcasting live from Las Vegas on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
