In June, the country trio formerly known as Lady Antebellum . Shortly after the announcement, two parties shared an image of a Zoom call and said they were moving forward with positive solutions and common ground. Barham continues to use the American Aquarium name even though hes turned over band mates half a dozen times. We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued. 9:39 am. This feels like a classic matter where lawyers on both sides got involved, started seeing dollar signs, and they will be the ones who will make out like bandits as the two parties get dragged through litigation. I just saw a new compass. King Honky Of Crackershire Alternately, they could have recognized the $10 mil as an opening salvo, countered with $2 and let the lawyers fight it out. The band said the name . Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. John R Baker The biggest issue I have with this is that country Lady A seemed to rush into this and not think at all about their name change, which is the exact OPPOSITE of why they said they were changing their name in the first place. Alysse GafkjenFrom left: Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum photographed on Oct. 18, 2019 at the Fairlane Hotel in Nashville.From now on, the country act will officially be known . This is my life, White said at the time. 4:47 am, So the picture of George Washington on the state flag means nothing? antebellum was a problem name to begin withplenty of money already, but never enough for the richchange the band name to something else, dismiss the lawsuit already, apologize for being bigots, donate some $ to a traditional black college, and be done alreadyshow real change & enlightenment with action! While CMA & Music Row operate independently of Billboard, they are not exactly siloed off from each other either. Lady Antebellum has screwed up on numerous points here, including suing Lady A the artist preemptively. All they did was shorten their name!! Country group Lady Antebellum is making a huge change to their band - they are changing its name. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood of Lady A are not racists. 9:34 am, Maybe they shouldve gone with Lady _. However, in their specific use of A in their new name, it still means Antebellum. So today, we speak up and make a change., NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady [+] Antebellum perform onstage during the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Lady As name change is the most recent example. Chase Rice and Chris Janson played shows. The Grammy-winning vocal group filed the lawsuit Wednesday in federal court after negotiations with Anita White broke down in recent weeks. The lesson of this story is that if you choose a new band name make sure nobody else is using it first. 1:18 pm. jacob hatcher The name change however will change Anita Whites life and career forever. "I can say that for years, everyone in the country music community has really referred to them as Lady A. Thats next level white woke.. Causing pain was never our hearts' intention, but it doesn't change the fact that indeed, it did just that. Choosing the term themselves gets seen as reclaiming language and self-empowering if anybody bothers to think about it at all. I feel sorry for the threesome. Lady Antebellum had received absolutely zero heat or controversy over their name and, in my opinion, was doing nothing more than seeking publicity and attempting to garner favor by creating an issue of something that had been a non-issue up until that point. Anything short of that, and they are equal to slave owners. Culture. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT/Viacom) The popular country band Lady Antebellum is undergoing a name change. trevistrat That number is a joke, and even though Lady Antebellum did this to themselves by virtue signalling and trying to prove how woke they are, they dont deserve to be ruined over this (but likely will be). July 10, 2020 @ She said, "This is my life. "As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refugeinclusive of all," the band told its fans. And that the genre is getting awful publicity when it should be gaining new, young, progressively minded and BIPOC fans. July 9, 2020 @ So today, we speak up and make a change. So today, we speak up and make a change. But as I see it neither this nor the Highwomen issue you are concerned about are really indicative of any larger issue. None of this is telling of anything *but* that because nobody really cared if they changed the names or not in the first place. First off, let me not mince any words. A millennial White privilege sh^%y country group suing the poor black woman . July 9, 2020 @ Whats irritating about being expected to consider other peoples feelings and not be an insensitive asshole? Everything thing they do from how they dress to their actual music seems like it goes through a marketing review before it gets the ok. From their original name to the name change to the lawsuit I actually doubt that the members of this group have that much of a clue about any of it and just go along with what theyve been told to do because it works to make them money and their managers and lawyers and record company etc. Extortion is an extremely strong word, and not one I have or would use. 9:12 am. But maybe they shouldve thought about it before going all woke with the name change. Peekardee & Lappith (featuring Tumpkin) I write about leadership, politics, inclusion, and social change. And if youre the party paying out, your first offer is at least half as much as you think you owe. It might have beenas Lady A somewhat alludes to in the lawsuitit was a necessity due to how the Anita White team were negotiating in bad faith, using the give us what we want, or were calling you racist and will smear your reputation card over their heads. Lady Antebellum has changed its name to Lady A. 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 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's name-change blunder was easily avoidable, but they made this embarrassing misstep for the same reason they performed under an oppressive stage name for 14 years: a white . Lets say the real Lady A loses this case in an all white setting in Nashville. I think Lady Anodyne would probably fit them the best because they strive to sound like inoffensive, new age pablum. Lady A started by changing their name to erase what some considered the racist connotations of Antebellum and to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Grammy-winning band Lady Antebellum has now changed their name to 'Lady A' to eliminate any reference to pre-Civil War slavery and racial injustice. LMAO. We hope you will dig in and join us.. Lady A. did not and now they are screwed. July 9, 2020 @ But when you call someone out for playing a concert, and claim there were 4,000 people there and it was a normal show like The Washington Post did initially, and half a dozen other outlets did (The Daily Mail STILL has not updated the TITLE of their article https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8468633/Country-singer-Chase-Rice-hosts-concert-4-000-fans-Tennessee.html), which then inspires a sitting US Congressman and THOUSANDS of others to tweet out this incorrect information, when people find out the truth, it erodes your entire argument. Notice how the Dixie Chicks came out unscathed from their name change, even though Chicks is deemed just as problematic if not more as Dixie in established PC dialogue? July 9, 2020 @ And no, this has nothing to do with the Highwomen either. As such, members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood have changed their name to Lady A. July 9, 2020 @ history is now being revealed and many blacks are waking up , along with the Global population. Thats whats happening with Lady A the band at this very moment, and its being driven in large part by a false narrative, driven by bad headlines and a lack of full information. There is nothing wrong with the word antebellum. After the band participated in a Zoom call with the other Lady A, Anita White, they said, Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A. Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had. Charlotte Lady Antebellum should change her name to Lady Arrogant! But perfectly harmless and fluffy. This band has always struck me as something contrived by the music industry to make money. On Thursday, the country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum announced on Instagram that they changed their name in . That said, theyre asking $0, have had the trademark on the name for over 10 years, and are simply asking the court to recognize they have a legal right to use it, which they do. July 9, 2020 @ As for the members of Lady Antebellum, they have the right to call themselves whatever they wish. Of course, these days this is sort of like putting an ad out in the local newspaper for unclaimed property. It means before the war and comes from the latin ante bellum. White Woke Gone Wild is my new band name. Too bad George Carlin isnt still around. On Thursday, the Grammy award-winning country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum announced they would be changing their name . I copyright my respective articles, so if theyre stolen (which happens more than you know), I have legal recourse. PBS . The law of unintended consequences whiplashed back around on them and has now smacked them in the back of the head ten fold. Or to be told that we may not use handicaps metaphorically, as in blind to reality. Or that a childrens picture book based on the brilliant ancient Indian parable of The Blind Men and the Elephant must now be treated as contraband, akin to pornography. What about Darius? And what I find as irritating as the p.c. But thats OK too. New Lady A is in the wrong on this one. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The desire to change the names appeared to me more about self perception than what anybody else thought.. 10:41 am. The dictionary definition of antebellum literally means "before the war," coming from the Latin phrase, ante bellum. Can we just put an asterisk next to all band names created pre-2020 and move on with our day? The trio wrote: "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. 9:48 pm, And the Grammy collaboration of the year goes to. It hasnt even been a month since Lady A announced their name change. Lady Antebellum switched to Lady A in June 2020 in the wake of protests against racism and police violence, citing criticism that the name glorified the slavery-era South. In June, the bandreconsidered the moniker"after much personal reflection" and conversations with "closest Black friends" because the word "Antebellum" refers to a period of time, "which includes slavery," they said. In an appearance on PEOPLE (the TV Show! Priority goes to the first to use the mark in commerce. I think these political arguments are healthy and necessary. September 13, 2020 @ culture is real, and a lot of Americans do not want to put up with it. If one of your favorite artists isnt getting naked and barking at the moon in your living room then just continue being a longtime listener and forget the ridiculous crap that comes out of their mouths when they arent singing and dancing like good little monkeys. So today, we speak up and make a change. *[at fests where their set was before the acts we came to see]. Lets pray we can say is the same thing about America as well. Bless his heart. Cant believe I didnt think of this sooner. It was a have your cake and eat it too half measure. 11:31 pm. Her loss. Because the whites being offended for blacks are now going to battle against the name of a genre of Latino music. July 10, 2020 @ July 10, 2020 @ July 11, 2020 @ Maybe Hillary and the Muppets should just be known as Summers Eve because of the giant douches they have become. Another problem for Lady Antebellum: Lady A is not only a performer, she is a performer with a sense of activism . 4:37 pm. Musiccityman White explained: I was quiet for two weeks because I was trying to believe that it was going to be okay and that they would realise that it would be easier to just change their name, or pay me for my name. All rights reserved. Lady A, (the country band) could join forces with Lady A, (the blues singer) and become. I live in PC HELL and deal with this shortsightedness all the time. According to country Lady A, R&B Lady A wanted $10 million to relinquish her claims to the name. There was also a band named The Highwaymen before the famous The Highwaymen were formed. If they really believe that black lives matter, theyll stop performing permanently to show solidarity. The casual Person looking at this and especially the vermin in the media is that a white privileged millennial country trio back by a mega country label is suing a poor black woman. Related: Blues singer lambasts Lady Antebellum's name change, says she's been Lady A for 20 years. 144 Comments. I know the area. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 7:31 am. With search engines, URLs, social media algorhythms, programmatic learning, and the way touring guarantees are specifically pegged to previous earnings, youre basically starting back from zero. A Seattle based R&B singer also named Lady A (real name Anita White) came out the next day angry that her name had been co-opted without any regard or communication from the pop country trio. They just want the ability to use the name freely. Of course, they couldnt play clubs cause the liquor sales would be dismal The lawyer is correct. Wow because you are really targeting your audience there. In American history, the "antebellum" era (literally, "before the war") refers to the period of the 19th century before the Civil War. Im not saying the group is fake but Im not lying when say that theyve always come across to me as something sort of phony. Bryan said that Lady A was a "great option" for the band to change their name to, but "now it's tricky. 6:13 pm, You are correct. 1:03 pm, Dont tell me what I would profess, Sparky. Market data provided by Factset. You massively overrate the intelligence of country music fans and music journalist in general. Sports leagues like NASCAR are banning the Confederate flag at its events. Lady A Dove Shore. July 9, 2020 @ We hope you will dig in and join us.". If everything is racist, nothing is racist. stookyvookyosis Im not saying TAFKALA isnt within their rights. In this rush to make things right, intuitive and creative thinking goes out the window and then you get this mess. We hope you will dig in and join us.", The members ofLady A Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood pledged to continue educating themselves and to "search the parts of our hearts that need pruning to grow into better humans.". We need to take this moment and ask ourselves what could we have done better and what must we change so we can do better in the future. So yes mn, lawyer bad. Lady Antebellum has made plenty of stupid moves in this situation, including not checking for or with other artists that may have been named Lady A before enacting the change. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . I fail to see ANY upside to clinging to a name no one heard of before anyway. Only 3 directions, North, East, West. July 9, 2020 @ (Associated Press photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKBT) Grammy . The band dropped 'Antebellum' over racist connotations, but a black singer said she'd already used 'Lady A' for decades. This whole scenario is a spectacular example how of empty virtue signalling and phony wokeness does far more harm than good. But rebranding a band 14 years in has massive ramifications on things like radio play, tour draw, merch, etc. Shane can bitch all he want but they look so awful because they didnt do their due diligence and got themselves backed into a corner. They dont want $$$$$$, the R&B singer wants the $$$$$. Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images. LMAO. When you give into the mob and have nothing to show for it. Thats the story. You cant just trademark something and then sit on it for years. It appears they do want to share it, but they have no obligation. The $10 million demand by Anita White and her lawyers is ludicrous and completely unfounded, especially if as the lawsuit claims, Lady Antebellum has owned the Lady A trademark for a decade without dispute. February 15, 2021 @ John R Baker Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum attend the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 5, in Nashville, Tennessee. You seem to see these kerfuffles and as existential threats to county music. This is what happens when you apologize to a mob of thugs and domestic terrorists. July 9, 2020 @ And does Lady A really think that suing a black woman over trying to change your name from a potentially racially-insensitive term is the way to get on the right side of this issue? 10:15 am. Is it an improvement? Thats why they did it. I agree, there was no mob clamoring for a name change from Lady A. Luke Bryan has addressed the name change of the country band Lady A -- formerly known as Lady Antebellum. The country trio has promised to donate to the Equal Justice Initiative and to be better allies to those suffering from injustice. Updated at 4:14 p.m. :) Lady A apologizes to those who felt 'unsafe' and 'unvalued'. Lady Antebellum just dropped Antebellum from their name. Videos by American Songwriter Videos by American Songwriter Originally named Lady . Lady Antebellum says it will now go by the name "Lady A." Here is Merriam-Webster's definition antebellum: : existing before a war. At least two users explained what the word means: Antebellum means the time before the war. If I Change Your Name, they should do a cover of Destinys Child Say My Name and donate the proceeds to the out of work tour crew, Apparently private individuals making decisions that are right for them separate from the state is too much for so called conservatives, a stirring in our hearts and reflection on our own blindspots Problem solved. I have read that even the term master bedroom is now off limits. But, on the other hand, yes, good . Anita White asked for $10m to support herself and other black independent artists after the group adopted the name she has used for 20 years. As musicians, it reminded us of all the music born in the south that influenced usSouthern Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel and of course Country., But we are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery. When country band Lady Antebellum changed its name to Lady A last week, it may have caught some fans off guard. I have no issue with them changing their name at all. October 4, 2021 @ Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for August 12, protests and civil unrest around the world, Anita White had been using the name Lady A, filed a lawsuit to secure rights to the name, Popular country music group The Dixie Chicks also changed their name, explaining that they'd wanted to do so for a while, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. 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And that might require you to give up something because I am not going to be erased., She said the first contract the band sent regarding the shared use of the name had no substance. July 9, 2020 @ At least thats what you and your ilk would profess. They could have just changed it to Lady Belle (assuming thats available) and gone forth with life.. Carrie America (@carrieksada) June 11, 2020. Country group Lady A, which dropped the word "Antebellum" from its name because of the word's ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for years. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Raphy Pina no puede evitar condena por armas en apelacin, Por qu Miley Cyrus no necesita darle crdito en Flowers a Bruno Mars, Dentro de la fea demanda que enfrenta a Anuel AA contra su exmanager. As I started off yesterdays article about the PPP loans with, We live in the age of shame. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! From Triggers blog post Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood of Lady A are not racists. The Scott Borchetta Zoom Calls at Big Machine I imagine have been a scream this week, jacob hatcher They should have changed their name to Lady Avacado. July 9, 2020 @ The term often pertains to architecture, fashion, antiquities, and the likenamely the ornate finery of the era. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Not pictured: the real Lady A. It would be starting over from scratch. But a lot of the anger flowing towards the former Lady Antebellum over this issue is missing the forest for the trees, fueled once again by misleading headlines, and the mob not checking or reading the details. The mob came for them after the change was made. Musiccityman Market data provided by Factset. Anyone else tired of hyperbole and clickbait yet? Or, when you give into the mob and still lose money, you might be a bleeding heart irrational pop country band. But the fact that they have owned the trademark on Lady A specifically for 10 years, and Anita Carter is asking $10 million to resolve the dispute, and that theyre suing her for NOTHING aside for asking for fair, dual use of a trademark they already own, are definitely important points to underscore. Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that. trevistrat Lady A Country Group and Blues Singer Agree to Drop Lawsuit Over Shared Name. 11:31 am. They have the worst legal and PR team ever. The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum and blues singer Anita White have settled their trademark dispute over the name . Time for Big Machine to pay out the big bucks or I will personally label them racists. As musicians, it reminded us of all the music born in the south that influenced ussouthern rock, blues, R&B, gospel and of course country, the band said. Internet and social media searches for Lady A, which had readily returned results for her music, were now dominated by references to Lady Antebellum. July 10, 2020 @ But if the upshot of this is give into the politically correct crowd, and this is what you get, then what will be the incentive for others to make similar good faith moves? Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, jumped on social media on June 11, 2020 to explain why the country band changed its name. If anyone attempts to appropriate it, you must dispute it. I urge everyone to actually READ [the] article. Its not worth the trouble. A trademark means that youre taking something and making sure nobody else can use it for marketing purposes so theres no confusion. Come on. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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