July 24, 2020 @ In a lengthy statement explaining the change, the band members acknowledged they didnt fully appreciate the pain felt by those who, correctly, associatethe term with Americas pre-Civil War history of slavery. Country singer Luke Bryan has called the drama surrounding Lady Antebellum's name change 'a mess.' They just want the ability to use the name freely. You have to actively use your trademark, and you must issue cease and desist actions on others who are infringing on your trademark. Lady Anti-Antebellum? Is it the band doing this or their management? Wait isnt Good Housekeeping in need of a name change? ron_jeff July 9, 2020 @ July 9, 2020 @ 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 . July 9, 2020 @ Dont piss on my leg and tell me its raining. Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that., Lady A also noted that many may wonder why it took them so long, [W]e can make no excuse for our lateness to this realization. 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? Their camp is trying to erase me, White claimed to Newsday on June 16th. Its like if NWA decides from henceforth that stood for Ns With Attitudes. Wow because you are really targeting your audience there. . 4:50 am. Lady A (left) and Lady A (right). 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. Charlotte Yes, though the case in point is that there already was a band named The Chicks as well. The law of unintended consequences whiplashed back around on them and has now smacked them in the back of the head ten fold. Lady A, (the country band) could join forces with Lady A, (the blues singer) and become. Updated at 4:14 p.m. Im sure hes an intellectual property specialist who knows a lot more about trademark law than anybody here. In reality, they just want a judge to say they can use the name too. Weve recognized since at least Shakespeares time that lawyers are parasites on society. Doesnt the A still stand for Antebellum?? 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., The group, which is made up of musicians Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley, added that they are, are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued., Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that, they wrote. The lesson of this story is that if you choose a new band name make sure nobody else is using it first. Before this matter, most of the people calling for their heads now didnt even know who the hell Lady Antebellum was. Instead, we shared our stories, listened to each other, prayed and spent hours on the phone and text writing a song about this experience together. Introducing, Lady A. From Triggers blog post Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood of Lady A are not racists. Thats all Shane McAnally was saying. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. What do you think of the change? Convict charlie I feel like 95% of the people who are now trying to cancel the band dont give a single crap about the genre and would not be able to name a single song of theirs. The Chicks spoke with Stephen Colbert about the name change, explaining that they'd wanted to do so for a while, and made sure they had their "ducks in a row legally" before announcing the change. I also dont believe for an instant that the members of Lady Antebellum are as woke as they claim to be or they would have relented the use of the name the moment they realized what they had done. Dropsy! Its certainly not Lady Antebellum. Those instances never got this out of hand. loudmouth soup Chase Rice and Chris Janson played shows. Lady A??? 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. WHY IS HE IN THE GROUP? July 9, 2020 @ Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood of Lady A are not racists. According to their suit, Lady A do have legal claim to the Lady A name that precede the official name change. Or to be instructedas we were last week, that if you write something for a publication that subscribes to the A.P. Published Clueless, innocent, and sheltered maybe They grew up in very white neighborhood. The desire to change the names appeared to me more about self perception than what anybody else thought.. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Does Anita White really believe that sharing a name with a country band is worth $10 million, as is accused in the lawsuit? But perhaps most dramatically, the old symbols of the Confederacy, the group of states that seceded from the United States and sparked Americas Civil War, are finally being seen for the racist and incendiary associations they represent to Black Americans. My point is this: Perception Is Reality. 6:52 pm. Nobody gave a crap about their name other than people who would never be caught dead listening to any Country music. The story went viral because people thing theyre attacking a black woman. But here we go again with another white person trying to take something from a black person, even though they say theyre trying to help. This whole scenario is a spectacular example how of empty virtue signalling and phony wokeness does far more harm than good. Dee Manning Why in the hell would you have cringed at Antebellum? According to country Lady A, R&B Lady A wanted $10 million to relinquish her claims to the name. The hurt is turning into hope. shared our stories You guys are the Karens of country music. There was also a band named The Highwaymen before the famous The Highwaymen were formed. And how can you go and post a photo with everybodys management, say we are working and making a deal, then sue them weeks later?? Triple 8 never addressed that part of the event. Bill Scott from CGHR 7:06 pm. The Scott Borchetta Zoom Calls at Big Machine I imagine have been a scream this week, jacob hatcher She also noted the . Country group Lady Antebellum announced that they have changed their name to Lady A. Why not just say that something I said you found offensive? And I can say that because I lived in the suburbs. 8:33 am. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. I am not able to name a single song of theirs, and Ive seen them twice in concert! Im not saying TAFKALA isnt within their rights. 4:47 pm. Her lawyer, again if competent, knows theyre going to lose the dec action and this will bring them into a more realistic negotiation point. 1 country ballad What If I Never Get Over You, shared a lengthy apology with fans. It was the the type of area where the Karens called the cops if little black kids rode their bikes in their white neighborhood. Delores Streisand On Thursday (June 11), Lady Antebellum announced that the've officially shortened their name to Lady A in response to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. In fact, the Anita White team might have been holding that over the bands head. Anything short of that, and they are equal to slave owners. July 10, 2020 @ Anita White has a prior art claim, but moral people would understand their move was a mistake and start over with the name search. Maybe they should have just left well enough alone. I think it could very well be that they did a thorough check for any conflicts and Lady A the singer was so much not on the radar that it didnt come up. July 9, 2020 @ You know this more than anyone. Sidney Caesar 3:12 pm. 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 . But as I see it neither this nor the Highwomen issue you are concerned about are really indicative of any larger issue. On June 11, 2020, Lady Antebellum revealed they had changed their name to Lady A. I feel sorry for the threesome. Love their music, hate their childish guilt over a term that is in no way associated with slavery. Literally, antebellum means "before war," but for quite some time it has been understood to mean the period of time before the American Civil War . The idea they have $10 million dollars just laying around because theyre a mainstream band is ludicrous. July 11, 2020 @ The Chicks did and worked it before hand. The group are one of several music industry entities to have changed their name following the recent Black Lives Matter protests. 10:20 am, Johnny Bravo I think the threat comes from avoiding the discussion and trying to make everything inoffensive and innocuous instead. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The group said it would be donating to Equal Justice Initiative via LADYAID, a nonprofit . I urge everyone to actually READ [the] article. July 11, 2020 @ Bob Loblaw 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Lady Antebellum may no longer exist, but the band will play on with a new name, and perhaps even a new mindset that will make it more welcoming and inclusive than it was before. Then you volleyball offers back and forth for six months while the lawyers charge $300/hour until you come to settlement. The group could change their name to Lady Antifa. Another problem for Lady Antebellum: Lady A is not only a performer, she is a performer with a sense of activism . 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 It wasnt even associated with the Civil War or ANYTHING to do with slavery until much later on and had been used for centuries. July 10, 2020 @ 6:53 am. Sydney Watson (@SydneyLWatson) June 11, 2020, MemphisFromZero (@MemphisFromZero) June 11, 2020. , All Im saying is: in trying to get people to read past the headline, Shane gave out some very bad information (extortion) & you could say thats pretty similar to a bad headline. All Rights Reserved. Lady Antebellum just dropped Antebellum from their name. The popular country trio announced Thursday morning that it is dropping "Antebellum" a word widely understood to refer to the period before the Civil War from its name and will officially adopt "the nickname our fans gave us almost from the start.". 11:17 pm. So today, we speak up and make a change. Dont they have people who are supposed to do all this for them? July 9, 2020 @ It hasnt even been a month since Lady A announced their name change. Copyrights and trademarks are two separate things. When Lady A decided to drop Antebellum from their name over the summer, they knew the impact it would have. 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. But according to Anita White, Lady As concessions were not satisfactory. Trademark rights are based on use, not registration. Charles Kelley, who shares the vocal spotlight with Hillary Scott, says, "The first week was kind of . Im not saying that the word antebellum has racist connotations or not, I agree thats debatable. They were trying to be forward thinking, understanding, and pragmatic. This has to do with setting ultimatums demanding compliance, with your utter destruction as the consequence if those ultimatums are not met, enforced by the cancel mob. July 9, 2020 @ 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. The legal fight for "Lady A" began roughly a year-and-a-half ago, after amicable talks between the artists stalled following Lady A dropping "Antebellum" from its long-standing stage name. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Sports leagues like NASCAR are banning the Confederate flag at its events. The country trio, which came together in 2006, came forward on Twitter on June 11, 2020 to announce that it was "deeply sorry" for using a moniker that has its roots in slavery. Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images. You can never appease a progressive enough. Theyve owned the trademark on Lady A for 10 years. @ Trigger When youre Goliath, suing David just looks awful, and I dont think they are coming back from this. But its their name, and they should have the freedom to change it if they choose. Those talks have broken down. Martin Kurtz That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls "an animal rights organization.". As if the racism in country music is to blame for this. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The country trio has promised to donate to the Equal Justice Initiative and to be better allies to those suffering from injustice. The band said the name . Sereng3ti I doubt its even their management. We never even entertained the idea that she shouldnt also be able to use the name Lady A, and never will todays action doesnt change that. Andrew Brown (@AndrewB66636244) June 11, 2020, So now were all suddenly offended by an ADJECTIVE?? We will continue to educate ourselves, have hard conversations, and search the parts of our hearts that need pruning, The band also said theyll be making a donation to the Equal Justice Initiative, which according to the organizationswebsite is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society., Moreover, Lady A wants to be better allies to those suffering from spoken and unspoken injustices. Bless his heart. 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. The Anita White team was betting that public ignorance on the matter and the negative perception of a white group suing a black woman would twist the arm of Lady Antebellum and resort in an exorbitant payment. 11:31 am. 9:13 am. July 9, 2020 @ Whats irritating about being expected to consider other peoples feelings and not be an insensitive asshole? Meh. Sports leagues such as the NFL and NASCAR are addressing past policies that were seen to prejudice Black people, and even leading media publications have been forced to apologize for their past actions. 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. I hate how certain people and/or publications find a way to blame country music for this decision. And inevitably win the civil dispute on appeal. Lady Antebellum is a group of incredibly selfish individuals. True hypocrites, who do they think theyre fooling? Although I think Lady A blues will win, it wont be anywhere near $10 million. 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. Its part of the living in the Nash bubble that has plagued Music Row for years, Eduardo Vargas Bryan said that Lady A was a "great option" for the band to change their name to, but "now it's tricky. July 10, 2020 @ if she has the funds to fight, which the new Lady A is likely counting on her not having. 4:40 pm. I feel sad but my principles come first. 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. Especially given that the Dixie Chicks are all in their late 40s or older by now, the word comes off as an ironic or humorous assertion that theyre still young and sexy. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Not that this means a whole lot legally, but Wikipedia page was created the and day this controversy broke, and at this point its impossible to determine what her online Etc presence was prior to all of this, but I would imagine it was nominal. In response to the change, NPR journalist Anastasia Tsioulcas wrote, "The country trio Dixie Chicks have changed the group's name to The Chicks in an . Legal Statement. :) July 11, 2020 @ July 12, 2020 @ A name that theyve stated in many interviews over the year that they didnt even know what it meant at first, but it is a really interesting case study of our current times. 1:26 pm. 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? They are racists. You may opt-out by. This right here. Regardless, the band issued a letter to fans making known their regret for not fixing things sooner. While CMA & Music Row operate independently of Billboard, they are not exactly siloed off from each other either. To Lady Antebellum, a 4-time Grammy nominee (1 time winner) with multiple platinum and gold record awards, Lady A was just another struggling black woman to be trounced. Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood (from left to right) of Lady A. heartfelt message to social media on Thursday (June 11), explaining its realization that Antebellum is a reference to slavery in America. None of this is present in band name changes or society in general. UPDATE: July 9, 2020 The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum is now suing Anita White, the 61-year-old Black blues singer who has been using their new name, Lady A, for many years, filing a . The movement to take down statutes of Confederate war heroes, which has long been debated in the U.S., is accelerating exponentially. From a legal perspective, not much time has passed in this matter. Complete Disgrace, docweasel 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 Antebellum is NOT a big concern. Despite the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and the continuing efforts to achieve racial justice since then, the United States has never fully grappled with the institutional racism embedded in its society and encapsulated by so much of its culture. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood Shutterstock. Army WO Pilot (@Army_WO_Pilot) June 11, 2020, Comfortably _()_/ (@Eyeroll_Shrugs) June 11, 2020, No, THIS is Ludacris. (Im watching Margo Price do that on Twitter.) The group originally began their career as 'Lady Antebellum'. How about not being a pussy. (REUTERS/Mike Blake), "Who knows what they'll have to figure out, but, God, what a mess in the aftermath of removing 'antebellum.'". A century and a half after the end of the Civil War and the reunification of the United States, America is perhaps just now, finally, grappling with the unfinished work of bridging and healing a nation divided by race. Good intentions gone awry. Either way, I think we can ALL agree on one bands desperate need to nix their name: Dis band The Police pic.twitter.com/CMzzr6d1W9, In Response to a 22-Year-Olds Complaint, Merriam-Webster Revises Its Definition of Racism, Tail of the Sea: Man Complains of Stomach Pain, Doctors Find a Large Fish in His Rectum, Thought to Have Been Lost in the Fire and Frenzy, a Treasure From Americas More Noble Past Returns Home. Exactly. I hear Alabama (the band) is considering changing its name to avoid any unintended association with Alabama (the state). by John Scalzi - 2022. And no one gives a crap about their name . 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. It would be starting over from scratch. That is why they get for going white guilt on themselves. I fail to see ANY upside to clinging to a name no one heard of before anyway. the real lady a A millennial White privilege sh^%y country group suing the poor black woman . True. Trying to trash the poor black woman. Luckyoldsun Its questionable if Antebellum was problematic in the first place. make something special and beautiful out of this moment The real question is still.WHAT DOES DAVE HAYWOOD DO? The name Lady A is not well known yet, they should have quit when they found out she was using it and just come up with another A word or something similar. And then they launched solo projects, with Charles Kelley canceling parts of a solo tour because it was selling so poorly. Since then, the band has filed a lawsuit to secure rights to the name, which they claim has been a nickname of theirs throughout their career. Dee Manning June 11, 2020 9:54am. But I think this is an even greater indictment of the mob. At least thats what you and your ilk would profess. So today, we speak up and make a change. The Real Reason Lady Antebellum Is Changing Its Name. would like to know what you think. July 11, 2020 @ $5m is nothing, and Im actually worth more than that, regardless of what they think. 9:08 am. The trio now known as Lady A Hillary Scott, Charles . Country trio Lady Antebellum . We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued. Congrats on your new name. There is a connection between Antifa and the Black Lives Matter organization. There are bigger fish to fry. ), Lady A spoke out about the name change they underwent over a year ago. July 9, 2020 @ If anyone attempts to appropriate it, you must dispute it. Triple 8 never addressed that part of the event. Using A for Antebellum is akin to saying N-word, in that, we know what you mean and what its replacing. Even the notion that theyre suing her is misleading without sufficient qualification, as it suggests that theyre looking to stop her from using the name or seek monetary damage (as many inflammatory Tweets have been suggesting). Shane is being a white woke hypocrite. The members of Lady A aren't the first musicians to change their band's name, but in this case, the decision drew a mix of praise and some serious criticism. Blind spots we didnt even know existed have been revealed, Lady As statement said. What we can do is acknowledge it, turn from it and take action. July 9, 2020 @ Fast forward to today, you have this fake white wokeness to mask their racist origins. Id rather not listen to Eye in the Sky. Creepy song. You cant just trademark something and then sit on it for years. As an actual lawyer, while I dont appreciate the generalizations as we arent all blood-sucking parasites, I do think this Lady Antebellums legal team playing hardball as a reaction to a $10m demand. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! They could change their name to Lady Dixie and really send the left over the edge. Lady Antebellum's name has been criticized more than once since it comes from the Antebellum period that came right before the Civil War, when slavery was still legal and the country had not yet been divided along the lines that would seek to tear it apart. 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. Now they have lost any goodwill they gained from doing that and more. Market data provided by Factset. 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