Country singer Ruston Kelly is sharing an honest update on his sobriety journey. In an Instagram post, he revealed he is three days sober after a relapse that started with prescription painkillers following a golf cart accident in June. The relapse came just months after he celebrated five years of sobriety in December 2025.
Kelly wrote that his decision to recommit to sobriety was about protecting“my soul my wife my family my art and career and my people.”He has committed to quitting all substances, including alcohol and THC. The post has drawn thousands of likes and messages of support from fellow musicians including Katie Pruitt and Natalie Hemby, who praised his transparency.
Addiction and recovery are struggles that touch so many lives, especially in rural and small-town communities where support can feel hard to find. Kelly’s willingness to be open about a setback is a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t a straight line. Have you or someone you know ever had to restart a recovery journey? Share your thoughts with us.
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