Country star Kelsea Ballerini and “Outer Banks” actor Chase Stokes have split after nearly three years of dating, a representative for Ballerini has confirmed to PEOPLE .

“They’re two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. It happens,” sources close to the couple told PEOPLE exclusively.

The breakup comes just days after Stokes celebrated Ballerini’s 32nd birthday on Instagram with a carousel photo tribute, writing:

“Although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, I’d say I’m lookin forward to more of this. happy birthday my love.”

The pair, both 32, first sparked romance rumors in January 2023 when Stokes shared a cuddly photo of them at the Georgia vs. TCU football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Califor

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