Charles Kelley Awaits Solo Record and Baby

NASHVILLE (AP) — Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum has two major events happening at the same time. His first solo record, “The Driver,” will come out February 5, and his first child is due around the same time. Kelley says it’s either great timing or poor timing. He says you can’t predict when a baby will arrive, but he’s so excited. Even though he’s well-known for his work with Lady A, Kelley feels he’s kind of a new artist and has to introduce himself. One thing that has been a tough adjustment is playing to crowds that are not in the thousands. Kelley says Lady A never played many small clubs because they opened for bigger acts like Martina McBride and Tim McGraw, then they had enough hits to play amphitheaters and arenas on their own.