Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris stun in a TikTok set to Charli XCX and Lorde’s “Girl, So Confusing,” sparking rumors of a potential collab.
Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris, two of country music’s brightest stars, took to TikTok on July 2 to deliver a fun, fashion-forward video set to Charli XCX and Lorde’s electrifying remix of “Girl, so confusing.”
In the clip, the pair face off in matching black ensembles before breaking into a coordinated strut down a sun-dappled brick walkway.
As Lorde’s verse of the hyperpop track kicks in, Ballerini and Morris walk side by side, perfectly timed to the song’s off-kilter beat and playful lyricism.
The video’s caption was minimal, allowing the visuals and music to speak for themselves. Yet fans wasted no time reading between the lines.
Comments quickly filled with speculation that the duet could signal an upcoming musical collaboration.
“So ready for whatever this means,” one fan wrote, while another pondered, “It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl in country music or whatever Charli and Lorde said.”
A third declared, “This is so important to my culture,” underscoring how deeply the track—and now this video—resonates with women navigating both friendship and industry pressures.
@marenmorris @Kelsea Ballerini ♬ original sound – <3
“Girl, so confusing” marked the first official collaboration between Lorde and Charli XCX, exploring the complexities of female bonds through a vibrant, experimental sound.
Its lyrics—about the unpredictability and wonder of being close to another woman—mirror the dynamic between Ballerini and Morris themselves.
Both artists have long celebrated their camaraderie publicly, refusing to buy into narratives of fierce competition that sometimes plague the music world.
Their mutual support dates back to 2017, when both were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
On that occasion, Morris quipped at a Nashville celebration, “That’s not how we roll—not in this town.
I think we run all the jerks out pretty quick. … Even though we’re going to be going against each other for this award, there’s just a camaraderie there.”
Ballerini added that Morris was the first person to text her upon the nomination announcement, sending “We’re bringing Nashville to the Grammys!” to which Ballerini replied, “Yes, let’s bring all the sparkles!”
Since then, both have achieved considerable success. Ballerini released the deluxe edition of her album ##Patterns on March 7, expanding on the project’s themes of self-discovery and emotional resilience with several new tracks.
Morris followed on May 9 with D R E A M S I C L E, a genre-blending record that ventures into pop and R&B influences while retaining her signature storytelling prowess.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting what the two might create together—whether a duet, joint tour announcement, or simply more TikTok shenanigans.
