Kelley, who has been sober for four years, plans to keep working, including appearing on Lady A’s This Winter’s Night Tour in December, because his treatment won’t be “too super invasive”.
Charles Kelley plans to perform on Lady A’s December tour during his treatment. Photo / Getty Images
“In sobriety it’s all about one day at a time, and that we’re not in control, so that’s the way we’re looking at it,” he said.
“I mean, right now, I feel great. We got a new record coming out soon with Lady A and then we got Christmas shows and this first six months of treatment, I believe, is not going to be too super invasive. I can still work. I think physically I will feel like myself. I’ll have tough days, but I want to keep working.”
The Need You Now hitmaker, who has sons Ward, 10, and Archer, 1, with Cassie, promised to keep fans updated at “appropriate” times through his treatment.
“I need to be happy and doing what I love to do and spending and soaking up as much time with my family as I can as well.
“But I’m hopeful. I really am. But we just wanted to let you all know and I’ll try to let you in when I feel like it’s appropriate throughout the journey. It’s just another hurdle and I feel confident that we’re gonna get through it.”
Kelley then shared a kiss with his wife, who said she was thankful “for a great care team” and for the “really great doctors” in Nashville.
Kelley’s bandmates, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, were among those who sent their support in the comments of their friend’s post.
Scott wrote: “The strongest duo right there! Love y’all so much! You’ve got this!”
Haywood posted: “Covering you in prayer brother. Love y’all. We’re all here for you!”