Sad news for fans of the country mega group Lady A (fka Lady Antebellum). The group announced that they must cancel their 2022 Request Line tour until next year. The stated reason is that lead singer Charles Kelley is entering rehab to deal with substance abuse issues.
Here’s everything we know.
Lady A Cancels 2022 Tour
Lady A: Request Line Tour Update pic.twitter.com/jhcoHWBx0s
— Lady A (@ladya) August 4, 2022
Canceling the tour to focus on his sobriety is a good plan. Being sober is tough, especially when work is grueling and you’re under a lot of stress.
The band announced they would be working with Kelley to make sure his sobriety is lasting and successful.
“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. We’re grateful for your patience.”
I’m proud Charles prioritized his sobriety and health in the short term so he can keep touring and performing for his fans across the nation.
“We are a band, but more importantly … we’re family,” Lady A said in a statement. https://t.co/AyFZUhH5fA
— billboard (@billboard) August 4, 2022
Kelley had recently hinted that he had quit drinking. While promoting the new single collaborating with BRELAND, “Told You I Could Drink,” the country star noted that the single’s title was “ironic since I stopped drinking haha.”
weird that lady a released a ft on a song called “Told You I Could Drink” when Charles Kelley just started his sobriety journey and they canceled tour dates ?
— ar ?? (@getawayc_ar) August 5, 2022
Fans React To Lady A Delaying Tour
It is nice to see fans being understanding and outright supportive of this decision. I think too often fans are entitled and think they deserve unfettered access to celebrities and music stars no matter what.
Hope to see you next year. Prayers for Charles and all of youhe is very lucky to have you and the band. Love all of you? Btw, I have done a couple covers of yours on my music website,would love your opinion. Would love permission to do more of your music.#BeSafe #Prayers4Charles
— Rose (@CountryFanGBTY) August 5, 2022
@charleskelleyla you got this Charles I will be thinking of you on a daily basis I love you with all my heart so proud of you this is why I have started two fanpages dedicated to you xoxoxo ??
— nicole bays (@tobylover22) August 4, 2022
SO MUCH LOVE to @charleskelleyla. I will always support you 3 no matter what! Looking forward to the next time I get to see you! Love y’all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Cara (@speaknow61) August 4, 2022
Big, Big, BIG SHOUT OUT to Lady A as the band postpones their 2022 tour to help member Charles Kelley on “his journey to sobriety.” #YouveGotSomeFriends
— Ted Carreras (@carreras_ted) August 4, 2022
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