They move out there to get away from the city and the crime. Lady Antebellum changed its name to Lady A on Thursday in an effort to dissociate itself from the racist history of the pre-Civil War era. The Real Reason Lady Antebellum Is Changing Its Name. 12:17 pm, Honestly Summers Eve is as good of a band name as Lady Antebellum, Goey agetter I doubt 5% of either group could spell antebellum. It was a have your cake and eat it too half measure. Causing pain was never our hearts' intention, but it doesn't change the fact that indeed, it did just that. Chart-topping US pop group Lady Antebellum have changed their name to Lady A because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era. Now, if youre a band like Lady A, perhaps you can reassemble some of those pieces better than a band starting out. I agree with a lot of that you are saying.. actually I agree completely with Lady Antebellum should fire their management team today. Like Garth tried to do with the lowercase g? In the statement that they posted online, the group explained both the origin of the name, and their decision to change it. You do not NEED to register a trademark. I have a registered trademark for the Saving Country Music name. I dont think its appropriate (or fair) to expect all fans to distill the meaning of Antebellum since it appears anything from that era is tainted by historical contexts surrounding it. Once you yield to them, its never enough. 11:57 pm. loudmouth soup The Scott Borchetta Zoom Calls at Big Machine I imagine have been a scream this week, jacob hatcher In an appearance on PEOPLE (the TV Show! But its their name, and they should have the freedom to change it if they choose. Dont piss on my leg and tell me its raining. Just a few weeks ago, everything seemed to be hunky dory on the Lady A name change front. 7:31 am. 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. Choosing the term themselves gets seen as reclaiming language and self-empowering if anybody bothers to think about it at all. Anita White, a 61-year-old . Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady A, is 'regretful and embarrassed' about the name's association with slavery era By Emily Yahr June 11, 2020 at 1:04 p.m. EDT Clueless, innocent, and sheltered maybe. July 9, 2020 @ We hope you will dig in and join us.. Maybe Hillary and the Muppets should just be known as Summers Eve because of the giant douches they have become. My point is this: Perception Is Reality. But its just their problem. This is the height of politically correct absurdity. 1:03 pm, Dont tell me what I would profess, Sparky. Weve only taken the first small steps and will prioritize racial equality as a key pillar of the work of LadyAID, specifically leaning into supporting and empowering our youth. Dee Manning 12:10 pm. Lady Antebellum is a group of incredibly selfish individuals. 2:35 pm. The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum and blues singer Anita White have settled their trademark dispute over the name . They are racists. Bryan said that Lady A was a "great option" for the band to change their name to, but "now it's tricky. Heres a bit of what the Lady had to say: [O]ur 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 every day. DeAnna Lorraine (@DeAnna4Congress) June 11, 2020. living out the calling, educating ourselves, our children The negotiating platform is exactly what I thought as I read this. The cancel culture must not be fed. Lady A. did not and now they are screwed. Nobody was clamoring for them to change the name in the first place. Listeners will now be served a set of songs by someone known as Lady A., This week, the Grammy-winning trio announced it will change its name due to in the words of Good Housekeeping its complicity.. I understand that its ironic that they were attempting to be conscientious of African Americans and how their name may make them feel and end up choosing a name used by an African American artist, but if the same scenario arose between two white artists, would the optics be as bad? Is it the band doing this or their management? Too much like Southern Belle which offers up images from the same time period when slavery was prevalent. Country Lady A is not asking for any money. And I probably dont agree with Isbell on most issues. Good intentions gone awry. Athletes, CEOs, And Movie Stars Are Getting Older: Why Your Best Days Are Ahead Of You: The Changemaker Interview: Michael Nyenhuis, CEO, UNICEF USA, Leading Lenovos Move Toward Solutions And Services. I doubt its even their management. 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. Then she could be The Person of an Unidentified Gender A? Change Your Name That is why they get for going white guilt on themselves. In fact, it's a black woman in Seattle, who's gone by Lady A for more than two decades. Ghost of Country Past Now, blindspots we didnt even know existed have been revealed., The band vowed that their name change is just the first of many steps they will take in a commitment to practice antiracism., We will continue to educate ourselves, have hard conversations and search the parts of our hearts that need pruning to grow into better humans, better neighbors, they wrote. appreciated. 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. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. Unlikely. 9:12 pm, Saving Bro Country Music 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, the band, made up of Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, said in a statement. But that is not how theyve been portrayed in the matter. The country trio has promised to donate to the Equal Justice Initiative and to be better allies to those suffering from injustice. July 9, 2020 @ "As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refugeinclusive of all," the band told its fans. You may opt-out by. Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood (from left to right) of Lady A. Funny, when I searched Lady A on Spotify . Haha I love this! Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. You often cannot copyright a name because as a simple expression, and its not fair to take that out of circulation for general use by anyone. Some criticized the decision, accusing the trioof "pandering" and "apologizing" unnecessarily. Anita White never challenged the Lady A name until the band officially shortened their name to it. Except for Need You Now which is a great song.) "When we set out together almost 14 years ago . However, I think we all should zoom out and look at the bigger picture, especially on a matter as complicated as this one. Random Notes Now I guess Dixie Chicks, Alabama, Florida Georgia line, Baton Rouge should all change their southern band names too? Published stookyvookyosis Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that. With that, this mess seems to typify the knee jerk reactions being applied to real problems. 10:10 am. Perception is reality. And I can say that because I lived in the suburbs. His mic isnt on and they have a guitar player behind him. production But perfectly harmless and fluffy. But maybe Lady AA could be sponsored by Duracell..???? If theres someone out there thats worse than you, then you cant be all that bad. I think it would be fitting and well deserved. Thats the story. They did this because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era. The band applied to register Lady A specifically (not just Lady Antebellum) in May of 2010. ron_jeff There is a connection between Antifa and the Black Lives Matter organization. July 9, 2020 @ People come to a new genre in various indirect ways. They were never a big tour draw. Before this matter, most of the people calling for their heads now didnt even know who the hell Lady Antebellum was. Also, when you apply for a trademark, there is an extended waiting period where it is put out in the public domain for anyone to dispute the claim to it. I would say that the word antebellum (before the war) at least has a racial connotation in the American context as it is typically associated with The South before the Civil War. Thats because to much of the media, including country music media, country music is nothing more than a stereotype. Whats irritating about being expected to consider other peoples feelings and not be an insensitive asshole? Her lawyer, again if competent, knows theyre going to lose the dec action and this will bring them into a more realistic negotiation point. 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. From a legal perspective, not much time has passed in this matter. The desire to change the names appeared to me more about self perception than what anybody else thought. Lady A is my brand, Ive used it for over 20 years, and Im proud of what Ive done. I agree that a deeper discussion of whether that is the case or not is warranted. 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. Copyright 2023 RedState.com/Salem Media. 9:08 am. As such, he crossed the Columbia River and helped establish the Washington Territory, which eventually became a state. We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused, Lady A say of the term Antebellum.. 6. Heres is Lady Antebellums statement: Today we are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended. What about Darius? To be fair, George Washington ripped out his living slaves teeth to make his dentures. July 9, 2020 @ Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Read Lady As complete message on Twitter below. Compelling people to read beyond a title and get the facts before judging is sage advice for any scenario, especially today when so many are looking to be outraged to fulfill their own desires for self-importance and moral superiority. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. As I have said, $10 million is a ludicrous number, but very well could have been floated out there simply as a negotiation platform, knowing they would never get it, hoping for half at best. All rights reserved. I was excited to go to your show this year and now youve lost a fan for life. I think these political arguments are healthy and necessary. Lady A Country Group and Blues Singer Agree to Drop Lawsuit Over Shared Name. That would have been the right thing to do. Its not letting me reply further down in the thread, to your point: Its not just enough to be on the right side of an issue. Were still committed to educating ourselves, our children and doing our part to fight for the racial justice so desperately needed in our country and around the world. Speaking on The Tamron Hall Show on Friday, the . Military bases named for Confederate generals are under consideration to be renamed. 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. 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. Lady Antebellum has screwed up on numerous points here, including suing Lady A the artist preemptively. A mixture of grift and hysteria is greasing the slippery slope. The band has also apparently been making good faith efforts to resolve this issue with Anita White in a way that could elevate her music and career moving forward as opposed to overshadowing her. Now that action has resulted in them publicly suing a well-respected black member of the music community and receiving a massive backlash for it. Martin Kurtz Lady As name change is the most recent example. Chase Rice really did take a selfie with a large crowd of unmasked fans, and did post the we back vid to make it look packed as possible. Its the sign of the times, That being said, to start off at $10M is nuts. 11:59 AM EDT, Thu June 11, 2020. Luckyoldsun This is my life. Who really is going to see it? The country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum which changed its name to Lady A over concerns that the old name was racist has reached a settlement to end a legal dispute with a black Seattle blues singer who said she had long used the shortened name. How about Lady AC? July 9, 2020 @ Or what used to be considered adult contemporary before Lizzo was considered adult contemporary. The conflict between the country band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, and Seattle blues singer Anita White, who also goes by Lady A, has apparently been settled. Once somebody explained it and the mob caught on to what antebellum signifies, theyd have been all over the group. She and her team have demanded a $10 million payment, so reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years. The band's new name is receiving push back from a Seattle blues singer who says she's been going by the name "Lady A" for more than 20 years, according to Rolling Stone. We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued. You win the comments section. July 9, 2020 @ So yes mn, lawyer bad. Make a counter offer for $25,000 and everyone goes off happy. Im also laughing at the idea of $10 million to an unknown artist, having anything to do with justice.. (Associated Press photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKBT) Grammy . I think in matters like these it is important for everyone to divest themselves in their personal taste in music and see the bigger picture. July 12, 2020 @ The Lady Antebellum story went viral specifically due to the implications of the title, which did not tell the whole story. 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? make something special and beautiful out of this moment That makes absolutely no sense. 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 . 1:15 pm. Anyone else tired of hyperbole and clickbait yet? And if youre the party paying out, your first offer is at least half as much as you think you owe. Just one problem: White said she had used the exact same name since the 1980s, performing as Lady A thousands of times at concerts and festivals across the country. Its a classic case of white wokenss and virtue signaling blowing up in their faces. What do you think of the change? What we can do is acknowledge it, turn from it and take action. Videos by American Songwriter Videos by American Songwriter Originally named Lady . Perception is reality, trigger. July 9, 2020 @ A lot of moving parts and entanglements to this issue. Discovery Company. 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. White, a black woman, called the bands adoption of her long-standing name an example of pure privilege., The band sued White in 2020 after she rebuffed early requests for a settlement that both groups could use the name. If they really believe that black lives matter, theyll stop performing permanently to show solidarity. Because I saw the band Lady A at the Bluebird Cafe very early into their forming and have known them interchangeably as Lady Antebellum and Lady A pretty much ever since. There are bigger fish to fry. White said: It said that we would coexist and that they would use their best efforts to assist me on social media platforms, Amazon, iTunes, all that. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images). All Rights Reserved. This was a gross mistake by the band and their management. February 15, 2021 @ Lady Antebellum decided to change their name in June after the death of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests (the word antebellum is used to refer to the period and architecture in the US . We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued. Only 3 directions, North, East, West. The group could change their name to Lady Antifa. Barham continues to use the American Aquarium name even though hes turned over band mates half a dozen times. Names cant be copyrighted but they can be trademarked. The idea they have $10 million dollars just laying around because theyre a mainstream band is ludicrous. As most any civil lawyer will tell you, when trying to settle with a party, the first offer you float is always twice as much as you think the top end of what you might get is. The movement to take down statutes of Confederate war heroes, which has long been debated in the U.S., is accelerating exponentially. Jack Hardwood They can all quickly get high stakes, messy, and in some cases, personal. July 10, 2020 @ I think Lady Anodyne would probably fit them the best because they strive to sound like inoffensive, new age pablum. Whiskey_Pete Culture. trevistrat Yes, this is how the media outside country music perceive this situation involving the dulcet and sanguine Lady A. As if the racism in country music is to blame for this. The lawyer is correct. That would be much more fitting. And that the genre is getting awful publicity when it should be gaining new, young, progressively minded and BIPOC fans. It doesnt hurt the new Lady A at all and the original Lady A gets a little cash and free publicity. 4:16 pm. When youre Goliath, suing David just looks awful, and I dont think they are coming back from this. But, I have mad respect for him because he has lived out the music he wrote and is certainly not one of these white wokes running around Nash and East Nash. Theyre going out of their way to say they want to share it with the artist Lady A, and that she has every right to continue to use it. Does Anita White really believe that sharing a name with a country band is worth $10 million, as is accused in the lawsuit? The group decided to do this in order to get rid of the antebellum term, which has been associated with slavery . I know the area. Related: Blues singer lambasts Lady Antebellum's name change, says she's been Lady A for 20 years. 10:32 am. But the lesson many may and arguably should take from this is to not give into the demand mob in the first place. The multiple-Grammy\-winning country music band Lady Antebellum has changed its name to Lady A due to the word . 10:41 am. All rights reserved. July 11, 2020 @ 8:55 am. Its like if NWA decides from henceforth that stood for Ns With Attitudes. Thank you for reading! Introducing, Lady A. Thats not to say what theyre doing is right or that theres any optical lens through which it would look acceptable in todays times. She also noted the . A trademark is for a business name, a band name, and emblem, a slogan. The country band argued it had used the abbreviation as a nickname for years, and simply wish that the parties continue to coexist., White quickly fired back with a countersuit accusing the band of trademark infringement, claiming it the name change had been undertaken with willful disregard for Ms. Whites rights., The effect of the name change on Ms. Whites ability to distinguish her music in the marketplace was overwhelming, White wrote. Their management team royally fucked up by not checking more thoroughly before changing the name. Bill Scott from CGHR And now, in the wake of George Floyds death, the nation is having its mirror moment, where each and every one of use are looking at a reflection of who we are, and how we could be better. 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 band said in the statement. I have read that even the term master bedroom is now off limits. July 9, 2020 @ 9:19 pm. Most people would do the EXACT same thing in her shoes.) But whats done is done. They had one big song Need You Now 11 years ago, and since then have been propped up by radio play. It seems like they literally put two seconds of thought into their decision and made a decision that doesnt truly help any cause that they are for. They got caught up in the whole woke/white guilt bullshit, and it backfired on them big time. Or to be instructedas we were last week, that if you write something for a publication that subscribes to the A.P. * January 13, 2023 @ July 13, 2020 @ You have to actively use your trademark, and you must issue cease and desist actions on others who are infringing on your trademark. 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