Lady A to release emotional ballad 'Bigger Picture' amid bandmate's cancer battle

Lady A, the trio consisting of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood, has announced the release date for their new song "Bigger Picture," according to kj97.iheart.com. The emotional ballad was first teased shortly after Charles Kelley, 45, revealed his recent cancer diagnosis.

The band received the song the day before they went into the studio to finish their upcoming album. They recorded it the next day, and a week later, they learned of Kelley's diagnosis. Lady A shared that the timing and message of the song have been a source of support for them during this time.

After sharing sneak peeks of "Bigger Picture," including a teaser of the second verse, Lady A received strong positive responses from fans. This encouraged the band to release the full song earlier than initially planned, as they had not intended to put out new music until next year.

Lady A stated that the connection they felt with the song and the overwhelming fan reactions reminded them that this song deserves to be heard now. The release date announcement came on October 22, marking a significant moment for the band amid Kelley's health challenges.