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Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis

Charles Kelley, the 45-year-old singer from US country group Lady A, has disclosed a blood cancer diagnosis. The Grammy-winning musician said he currently feels “great” and remains “hopeful,” according to a BBC report published on September 30, 2026.

Charles Kelley, a singer with the US country group Lady A, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with blood cancer, according to BBC Entertainment - Art.

Kelley is 45 and is described in the report as a Grammy-winning US country music star. The available report does not specify the type of blood cancer or when he received the diagnosis.

Kelley said he currently feels “great” and is “hopeful,” the BBC reported. No further details about his treatment, prognosis or plans were provided in the supplied source.

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BBC Entertainment - Art — Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis