Country band Lady A Meets With Blues Singer Lady A to Settle Name Dispute

Although he didn’t make it to the big game this year, star NFL quarterback Russell Wilson was ready to party with his gorgeous wife Ciara, for Super Bowl LVI! The adorable couple, looking absolutely fierce in matching all-black ensembles, was spotted arriving to Drake’s Super Bowl bash and concert at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Saturday (February 12). The celeb-packed shindig was also reportedly attended by Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, Cardi B, Lizzo, Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx among other A-listers.

Katherine Ryan has revealed that she has potty trained her eight month old son Fred and admitted that she anticipated 'backlash'.The 38 year old comedian, who shares Fred with her husband of two years Bobby Kootstra and is also mum to 12 year old daughter Violet from a previous relationship, shared the parenting revelation to her 821,000 followers on Saturday 11 February. Canadian-born Katherine penned to her Instagram Story: ""I hate to even write this because I know I'll get backlash but... "For those who know about my potty training ethos and success with baby Violet...

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Anita White) have made progress following drama surrounding the country group’s name change.“Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A,” the band wrote via Instagram on Monday, June 15. “Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had.”The new Lady A, which is made up of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, explained that they’ve taken steps forward in regard to their name change, which was originally done amid the Black Lives Matter protests.“We are excited to share we are moving forward with positive solutions and common ground,” the group continued.

Lady Antebellum is connecting with blues singer Lady A. The country trio took to Instagram on Monday to share a pic from their Zoom call with Lady A, whose real name is Anita White, as well as blues singer Dexter Allen and gospel singer John Oliver III.The meeting came after the country band — which is comprised of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — changed their name to Lady A in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, an update White condemned, as it's the name she's been known by for two decades.At the time of the change, a rep for Lady Antebellum told that the band was not aware of the other artist and plans to reach out to her.«Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A.

The stars of Lady Antebellum have had a virtual meeting with the original Lady A to help them all move forward following their name change.Blues singer Anita White, who has been performing under the Lady A title for 20 years, was stunned to learn the country trio were shortening their name to Lady A due to racial sensitivities.Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood recently explained the “Antebellum” name had too many links to the American Civil War.

Country stars Lady Antebellum are shortening their moniker after recognising the negative connotations associated with the latter half of the group name. Bandmates Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood took to social media on Thursday to announce they will now be known as Lady A, the shortened version long used by fans.

Blues singer Lady A has challenged the stars of Lady Antebellum to rethink their name change, because she’s not about to give up her moniker.Anita White, who has been performing as Lady A for two decades, was stunned to learn the country trio had dropped ‘Antebellum’ from their name due to racial sensitivities this week and intended to perform and record as Lady A. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood explained the ‘Antebellum’ name had too many links to the American Civil War.

Not everyone is happy with Lady Antebellum's new name. Just one day after the country band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, announced that they were changing their name to Lady A in response to the nation's ongoing conversations about racism, blues singer Lady A is speaking out over the band's new moniker.

Lady Antebellum announced on Thursday that in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, they were dropping «Antebellum,» a word widely used to refer to the period of time before the Civil War. They revealed they will now go by Lady A, a name the 61-year-old black singer has been using for over 20 years.White told that the group -- composed of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood -- did not reach out to her beforehand; she found out through multiple messages sent to her from friends via text and e-mail.«This is my life. Lady A is my brand, I've used it for over 20 years, and I'm proud of what I've done,» White explained.

Lady Antebellum are shortening their moniker after recognizing the negative connotations associated with the latter half of the group name.Bandmates Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood took to social media on Thursday (June 11, 2020) to announce they will now be known as Lady A, the shortened version long used by fans.In the detailed message, the musicians explain the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and renewed discussions about racial injustice and inequality have prompted them to reflect on the links the word “antebellum” has to aspects of the pre-Civil War South, including slavery.“We’ve watched and listened more than ever these last few weeks, and our hearts have been stirred with conviction, our eyes opened wide to the

Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A, with members saying they are regretful and embarrassed for not taking into consideration the word's associations with slavery. The band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, made the announcement Thursday on their social media.

Lady Antebellum – the country group from Charles Kelly, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood – have announced they are changing their name to Lady A.

The Black Lives Matter movement has further intensified in the past few days and has found support from every nook and corner of the world. Well-known American country music group Lady Antebellum has also shown support towards the movement by making a big change that is worth praise.

Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood said in a statement via Instagram on Thursday, June 11.“After much personal reflection, band discussion, prayer and many honest conversations with some of our closest Black friends and colleagues, we have decided to drop the word ‘antebellum’ from our name and move forward as Lady A, the nickname our fans gave us almost from the start,” they added.Scott, 34, Kelley, 38, and Haywood, 37, explained that they chose the name in 2006 after their first photo shoot at a “southern ‘antebellum’ style home” that reminded them of the music they listened to growing up.“We are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the

Lady Antebellum is changing its band name and apologizing to those who have been hurt by their use of the word antebellum.In an Instagram message on Thursday, the band said that they've been taking the time to learn about injustices, inequality and biases black men and women have faced historically and still face today.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe multiple Grammy Award-winning country music band Lady Antebellum has officially changed its name to Lady A due to the word antebellum’s association with slavery.“When we set out together almost 14 years ago, we named our band after the southern ‘antebellum’ style home where we took our first photos,” the trio of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood said in a statement shared on social media today (see it below).

Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott joined forces in 2006.The trio broke down on Twitter just why — in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody and the Black Lives Matter movement that has intensified in its wake — they are changing their name.They will now be known as Lady A.“As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refuge … inclusive of all,” the tweet reads.

Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood — will now be known as Lady A, which is what many fans have been calling the group for more than a decade. "As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refuge…inclusive of all. We've watched and listened more than ever these last few weeks, and our hearts have been stirred with conviction, our eyes opened wide to the injustices, inequality and biases Black women and men have always faced and continue to face everyday.

The country band Lady Antebellum announced on Thursday that it changed its name to Lady A. The decision, which the Grammy-winning group announced on Twitter, comes "after much personal reflection" and conversations with "closest black friends" as Antebellum refers to a period of time "which includes slavery." Band members, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, said in a statement they are regretful and embarrassed for not taking into consideration the word’s associations with slavery.

Instagram page Thursday. “When we set out together almost 14 years ago, we named our band after the southern “antebellum” style home where we took our first photos.

Lady Antebellum are officially changing their name to Lady A due to the word “antebellum”s ties to slavery.