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Kelsea Ballerini Set to Perform on NBC’s TODAY Show

Kelsea Ballerini (Disney)

This past March, TODAY Show co-host Hoda Kotb featured Kelsea Ballerini’s breakthrough hit “Love Me Like You Mean It” on her “iHoda Playlist.”

At the time, hints emerged that Ballerini would ultimately perform on the show in support of her debut album “The First Time.”

That performance is now confirmed. Per NBC, the country singer-songwriter will perform on the Thursday, May 21 edition of the show.

As of press time, Ballerini is slated to perform during the 10AM-11AM hour of the show. The aforementioned Kotb co-hosts that portion alongside Kathie Lee.

Featuring “Love Me Like You Mean It,” album “The First Time” hits shelves on May 19.

Other upcoming performers include A Thousand Horses (5/11), David Duchovny (5/12), Bea Miller (5/12), Lady Antebellum (5/13), Naturally 7 (5/15), the “On the Town” cast (5/18), Jamie Foxx (5/20) and Meghan Trainor.

Set for 5/22, Trainor’s performance is part of the TODAY summer concert series.

NBC’s complete TODAY Show listings follow:

Monday, May 11

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day. Jack Black on Today. Martin Sheen on Grace and Frannie. Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson auction. Are We There Yet?

(9-10 a.m.) Ethan Hawke and Andrew Niccol on Good Kill. Mark Paul Gosselaar on Today. A Thousand Horses performs live on Today. Pop Fix.

(10-11 a.m.) Rhea Perlman on I’ll See You In My Dreams. Military Spouse of the Year. Dog-friendly vacation spots. Favorite Things.

Tuesday, May 12

(7-9 a.m.) Rebel Wilson on Pitch Perfect 2. Mika Brzezinski on her book, Grow Your Value. Jeremy Piven on his book, The Gold Standard: Rules to Live By. David Duchovny performs live on Today. Are We There Yet?

(9-10 a.m.) Megan Boone on The Blacklist. Jon Seda on Chicago P.D.. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend. Bea Miller performs live on Today.

(10-11 a.m.) Katherine Heigl on Today. Guys Tell All. Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston on Grace & Frankie. Sam Elliott on I’ll See You In My Dreams.

Wednesday, May 13

(7-9 a.m.) Anna Kendrick on Pitch Perfect 2. The Voice on Today. Jean Chatzky on Today. Blythe Danner on I’ll See You In My Dreams. Lady Antebellum performs live on Today. Are We There Yet?

(9-10 a.m.) Scott Foley on Scandal. Snoop Dogg on Today. Pop Fix.

(10-11 a.m.) Anna Kendrick on Pitch Perfect 2. Darius Rucker on Today. National Geographic’s personality test for dogs. Lilliana’s Luxe for Less.

Thursday, May 14

(7-9 a.m.) Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld on Pitch Perfect 2. #LostAndHungry. The National Geographic Spelling Bee champion on Today. Jazz Prodigy Performance. Are We There Yet?

(9-10 a.m.) Matthew Modine on Proof. Al Roker visits the set of The Blacklist. Vinny Pastore and David Proval on Queen for a Day.

(10-11 a.m.) Brittany Snow and Hailee Steinfeld on Pitch Perfect 2. Ambush Makeover. TBD.

Friday, May 15

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day. Steals & Deals for Your Pets. Are We There Yet? TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Naturally 7 perform live on Today. Pop Fix. In the Kitchen with Al Roker.

(10-11 a.m.) Bobbie’s Buzz. Flattering swimsuit styles. Cooking on Today. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give it Away.

Monday, May 18

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day: Matt Lauer’s Bike Ride. Jim Kelly, Jill Kelly and Erin Kelly on their book, Kelly Tough: Live Courageously By Faith. Jim Citrin on his book, The Career Playbook. The cast of On the Town perform live on Today.

(9-10 a.m.) Ricky Schroder on Fighting Season. Brooklyn Decker & June Diane Raphael on Grace and Frankie. Memorial Day Getaways. Hope To It.

(10-11 a.m.) Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda on Grace and Frankie. Joy Bauer on Today. Jim Kelly, Jill Kelly and Erin Kelly on their book, Kelly Tough: Live Courageously By Faith. Favorite Things.

Tuesday, May 19

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day: Matt Lauer’s Bike Ride. Mental Health Awareness Month. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Cheryl Burke on I Can Do That. Carly Gugino on San Andreas. Tom Cavanagh on The Flash. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend.

(10-11 a.m.) Susan Sarandon on The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe. What to Wear to What! Brittany Gibbons on her book, Fat Girl Walking.

Wednesday, May 20

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day: Matt Lauer’s Bike Ride. Dwayne Johnson on San Andreas. Steal & Deals. Jamie Foxx performs live on Today.

(9-10 a.m.) Kellen Lutz on Bullseye. Best sunglasses for your face shape. Pop Fix. Upgrade your man’s style.

(10-11 a.m.) Darren Criss on Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Kellen Lutz on Bullseye. Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight. Liliana’s Luxe for Less.

Thursday, May 21

(7-9 a.m.) Red Nose Day: Matt Lauer’s Bike Ride. Women Startup Entrepreneurs. Summer Movie Preview. #LostAndHungry. Paul Giamatti on San Andreas. The winner of The Voice on Today.

(9-10 a.m.) Paul Giamatti on San Andreas. Super Simple Packing Hacks. Ty Pennington on Today. National Stroke Awareness Month.

(10-11 a.m.) The winner of The Voice on Today. Ambush Makeover. Junk Food to Joy Food. Kelsea Ballerini performs live on Today.

Friday, May 22

(7-9 a.m.) Meghan Trainor performs live on the plaza. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Meghan Trainor on Today. Bear Grylls on The Island. In the Kitchen with Al Roker.

(10-11 a.m.) Bobbie’s Buzz. Anna Chlumsky on Veep. Future of Fashion. Memorial Day Decorating. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give it Away.

Saturday, May 9

As Seen on TV Convention. Mother’s Day Week. Weekend Movie Ticket. Cardiologist Cooks: Heart-healthy meals. Wrangler on Today.

Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day Week. Mother’s Day Brunch.

Saturday, May 16

Anna Kendrick on Pitch Perfect 2. Cardiologist Cooks: Heart-healthy breakfast.

Sunday, May 17

TBD.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

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