Lady A’s Charles Kelley Shares Diagnosis of Rare Blood Cancer
Kelley said random rib fractures led to blood tests that found the rare cancer, and he plans to keep working during treatment.
- On Tuesday, Lady A member Charles Kelley announced a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, in a joint Instagram video with his wife, Cassie Kelley.
- The 45-year-old explained that "a couple of random rib fractures" prompted doctors to conduct blood tests, which revealed the rare blood cancer.
- Kelley shared he remains optimistic, noting "the treatments, I will say, have just come so far even in the past five years" and intends to keep working.
- Bandmates Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood expressed support on social media, with Scott writing, "The strongest duo right there!" as Kelley prepares for Christmas shows.
- Kelley plans to provide health updates throughout his journey, stating he is "confident that we are going to get through it," mirroring his past transparency with sobriety.
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Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
Charles Kelley performs at EXIT/IN on Aug. 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has been diagnosed with a rare form
Lady A Singer Charles Kelley Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Lady A singer Charles Kelley, 45, has some health news to share. On Tuesday, Kelley revealed his blood cancer diagnosis. Joined by his wife Cassie, he shared in an Instagram video, “I had a couple of random rib fractures that happened, which sparked my doctor into having me do a couple of different blood tests. One of the last blood tests we did, they found a blood cancer in there called multiple myeloma.” Kelley is remaining optimistic despite …
Charles Kelley of Lady A has cancer: "I feel really hopeful ...
Charles Kelley of Lady A has cancer: "I feel really hopeful right now"
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