Halsey Shall Henceforth Be Known As 'Y'allsey' After Her Stunning CMA Performance

Pour one out for the artist formerly referred to as Halsey. She's "Y'allsey" now.


The Manic singer isn't really a nation sort of gal, however she popped up at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night (November 13) for an efficiency that proves her undeniable versatility. And she had the ideal gang to boost her nation cred — onstage, she joined Lady Antebellum for a medley of the trio's lovelorn ballad "What If I Do not get Over You" and her own recent single "Graveyard."


Perched on stools in front of a smoke machine, Lady A's Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley harmonized on the initial verse of their hit, while Halsey entered on verse No. 2. From then on, "What If" bled seamlessly into a stripped-down rendition of "Graveyard," for which Halsey took the lead while strumming a black electric guitar. Scott and Kelley joined her on the chorus, and for the final 30 seconds, they all sang a stunning, emotional mash-up of the two songs.


Unsurprisingly, Halsey and Lady A's efficiency earned a standing ovation from the crowd, along with similarly passionate responses online. Halsey even earned the moniker "Y'allsey," with certified nation princess Kelsea Ballerini commenting, "Oh this performer name is going to stick." She should know — Ballerini and Halsey recently taped an episode of CMT Crossroads with each other. Sounds like we haven't although seen the last of Y'allsey!