Lady A's Charles Kelley has expressed gratitude to fans for their support as he focuses on his sobriety following the postponement of the band's tour. The 40-year-old country singer shared a message on Instagram on Friday, describing his 'journey to sobriety'.
The band announced last week that their Request Line Tour, originally set to begin on August 13, would be postponed until 2023 to allow Kelley to recover. In a statement, Lady A said: 'We are a band, but more importantly…we’re family. We’re proud to say that Charles has embarked on a journey to sobriety.'
In his Instagram post, Kelley shared a selfie with his wife Cassie and six-year-old son Ward on a beach. He wrote: 'I want to thank everyone who has shown me so much support and encouragement so far on my journey of sobriety. Y’alls kind words have meant the world to me and really lifted me up over the past few weeks. I can’t wait to get back on the road with Lady A next year.'
Kelley added that performing again with a 'clearer lens' will be a gift he won't take for granted. Lady A, which also includes Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, recently released the single 'Told You I Could Drink' on August 4. Kelley acknowledged the irony, commenting on Instagram: 'Ironic since I stopped drinking haha.'
