Charles Kelley Shares How His Wife’s Support Led Him To Sobriety
Charles Kelley says his wife has been by his side every step of the way.
Kelley, who is one-third of the award-winning country band Lady A, just released his new solo album, Songs For a New Moon.
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the 43-year-old opened up about the new project and the personal highs and lows he experienced while making it.
Kelley’s new album is full of upbeat tracks, and that was very intentional. He shared that after facing some tough challenges over the past three years, he wanted to create something that would lift people’s spirits.
“I feel like I’ve lived in so much seriousness — especially during that first year of sobriety…It was such a heavy time,” he said.
Kelley is referring to overcoming his alcoholism, as he approaches three years sober next month.
Back in 2022, the singer decided to enter a rehab facility for alcohol addiction. At the time, Lady A announced they were canceling their Request Line Tour so that Kelley could focus on his recovery.
At that point in his life, Kelley’s addiction was taking a toll not just on his career but also on his personal relationships. He shared that it was especially tough for him and his wife, Cassie, during that time.
“I went to treatment for a month in Utah, and I really didn’t know if I was ever going to be coming back home to my bed,” he shared.
“And that was tough,” he continued, “I’d written a lot of songs about heartbreak, but I don’t know if I ever really knew what heartbreak felt like until I was there and had that moment.”
Although their relationship had never been this difficult before, they managed to work through it. In fact, Kelley credits his wife as the reason he got serious about his drinking.
“She’s the reason that I got sober,” Kelley said. “She had so much grace for me and went along through the journey with me doing all the work, and I could go so far as to say there’s no way she would’ve stayed with me if I had not gotten sober.”
Kelley even dedicated most of the songs on his new album to Cassie, including “Can’t Love You,” “Can’t Be Alone Tonight,” and “Never Let You Go.”
Charles Kelley And His Wife, Cassie, Are Expecting Their Second Child Together
Charles and Cassie Kelley went through a tough few years where their relationship was close to ending, but once Charles committed to sobriety, everything began to turn around.
“She said, ‘I’m choosing to go on this journey with you, and we’re going to try to make this work.’ It was a complete 180 in our relationship,” Kelley said.
The couple is now starting an exciting new chapter together. Back in March, they shared the happy news that they’re expecting their second child.
They shared their pregnancy news in a sweet Instagram post that featured photos of Charles and Cassie smiling as she showed off her baby bump. Their nine-year-old son, Ward, was also included in the pictures.
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Not long after announcing they were expecting, the Kelleys shared an adorable gender reveal video. In it, they revealed that they’re having a baby boy.
You can watch their gender reveal video below.