Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis
Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist of the country music trio Lady A, has announced he is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer. Despite the diagnosis, Kelley remains optimistic and plans to continue working on upcoming music and performances.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Charles Kelley is the co-lead vocalist of Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum
Lady A singer Charles Kelley has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer.
The US musician, 45, founded the Grammy-winning country music trio, previously known as Lady Antebellum, in Nashville in 2006.
The group are known for hits like Need You Now, American Honey and Just a Kiss, and have won six Grammy Awards.
Sharing a health update on Instagram in a video , external alongside his wife Cassie, Kelley announced he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma - a type of blood cancer that affects the bones and different parts of the body.
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