Country music group Lady A has canceled the remainder of their tour for 2022 as singer Charles Kelley
embarks “on a journey to sobriety.” “We have decided to postpone our Request Line Tour until next year,”
the band said in a Thursday statement notifying ticket holders about the “hard but important decision.”
“We are a band, but more importantly we’re family,” the statement continued. We’re proud to say
that Charles has embarked on a journey to sobriety. So, right now in order to be the healthiest, strongest
and most creative band we can be, Lady A will take the time with the support of our families and
team of professionals to walk through this together. It’s early on this road, but we are determined
to do what will best set us up for many more years together.” The update in “real time,” they said,
will be followed by updates from ticket holders’ points of purchase. “We’re looking forward to
making 2023 our best year yet!” the group said, signing off “with love.” The Grammy-winning group,
known for the hits “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss,” consists of Kelley (the brother of pop
singer Josh Kelley), Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott. Lady A was set to launch the 21-date tour with
tour in April, the group said the intimate run of shows would include a hit-packed set and would
They are still expected to release “Told You I Could Drink,” a collaboration with country artist
Breland, on Friday. Though Kelley, 40, hasn’t spoken much publicly
about his struggles, he referenced it when promoting the single on Instagram on Monday