Kelsea Ballerini Fights Back Against Music Hacking Scandal – Legal Action Taken!
Kelsea Ballerini is making headlines not just for her music but for taking legal action against a former fan who allegedly leaked unfinished, unreleased music after hacking into the country singer’s personal devices.
According to reports from People, Ballerini, 30, has filed for a temporary restraining order against a man named Bo Ewing. In court documents obtained by People, Ballerini claims that Ewing shared “still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos” of her music that he allegedly obtained illegally by gaining back-door access to her and producer Alysa Vanderheym’s devices.
In the legal filing, Ballerini, Vanderheym, and Ballerini’s record label, Black River Entertainment, are listed as plaintiffs. Ewing, identified as a former member of Ballerini’s fan club who became disenfranchised with the singer-songwriter, is accused of sharing the unfinished music with multiple parties.
In response to the unauthorized dissemination of her music, the plaintiffs have obtained an injunction to prevent any further harm from the sharing of the unfinished recordings.
“Protection of an artist’s music is of the utmost importance,” a representative for Ballerini told People. “Artists spend countless hours perfecting their craft and telling their stories through their music. Stealing and sharing unfinished music is illegal and harms the integrity of the creative process.”
Despite the legal battle, Ballerini has been busy in the music industry. She recently hosted the 2024 CMT Awards and is nominated for Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year in the upcoming 2024 ACM Awards.
The music business is no stranger to high-stakes legal disputes, and artists often find themselves in court to defend their interests. Ballerini’s case against the alleged hacker is just one example of the challenges artists face in protecting their creative work.
For fans of Kelsea Ballerini, her music, and her career, the legal battle serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting artists’ work and the creative process. As Ballerini continues to make waves in the music industry, her dedication to protecting her music reflects her commitment to her craft and storytelling.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and the outcome of the legal action taken by Kelsea Ballerini and her team.