Lady A singer explains how he discovered he had rare blood cancer

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30 Sep 2026 • 8:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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Lady A singer explains how he discovered he had rare blood cancer

  • Lady A co-lead singer Charles Kelley has announced he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer, at the age of 45.
  • The musician revealed that doctors discovered the condition after carrying out blood tests following several random rib fractures.
  • Kelley stated he remains hopeful due to recent advancements in treatments, drawing parallels between managing his diagnosis and his ongoing recovery in sobriety.
  • He intends to continue performing and working with Lady A, including upcoming Christmas shows and releasing a new record, as the first six months of treatment are expected to be relatively non-invasive.
  • His wife Cassie and bandmates Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood have offered their full support, with the family aiming to keep daily routines as normal as possible.

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