At least two users explained what the word means: Antebellum means the time before the war. July 9, 2020 @ Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood formed Lady Antebellum in 2006, and say that they faced no opposition, including from White, when they registered Lady A as a trademark in 2010. So whats the lesson? Were disappointed that we wont be able to work together with Anita for that greater purpose. July 9, 2020 @ history is now being revealed and many blacks are waking up , along with the Global population. 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. July 10, 2020 @ Back in June, as the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the United States, Lady Antebellum announced that the've officially shortened their name to Lady A . 1:26 pm. Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that. And I can say that because I lived in the suburbs. A mixture of grift and hysteria is greasing the slippery slope. would like to know what you think. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. What do you think of the change? I am not able to name a single song of theirs, and Ive seen them twice in concert! But if country music avoids being banned over the terms link to ideas of untoward nationalism, radio stations will no longer be playing music by hit group Lady Antebellum. Its a negotiation between two parties. 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?? Yes, though the case in point is that there already was a band named The Chicks as well. And what I find as irritating as the p.c. 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. Meanwhile, focusing on names when actual actions that demean and downgrade black performers in country like when The Highwomen disinvited Mickey Guyton from a video shoot last minute go unreported. Army WO Pilot (@Army_WO_Pilot) June 11, 2020, Comfortably _()_/ (@Eyeroll_Shrugs) June 11, 2020, No, THIS is Ludacris. You massively overrate the intelligence of country music fans and music journalist in general. Two months later, Lady A the singer countersued for trademark-infringement, seeking damages and use of the name; the suit says she has "accrued common law rights in the Lady A trademark" by . July 9, 2020 @ Martin Kurtz They are eliminating the South in order to be sensitive. You also must get the issue right. July 9, 2020 @ July 10, 2020 @ Chart-topping US pop group Lady Antebellum have changed their name to Lady A because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era. 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. I am in no way defending Lady Antebellum. Names cant be copyrighted but they can be trademarked. The country trio has promised to donate to the Equal Justice Initiative and to be better allies to those suffering from injustice. Egads. 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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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. Lady Antebellum has changed its name to Lady A. July 9, 2020 @ July 9, 2020 @ John R Baker Rickie Jon Connors Where the name 'Lade Antebellum' came from. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. On June 11, 2020, Lady Antebellum revealed they had changed their name to Lady A. July 24, 2020 @ 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. The optics are horrible though, which the snazzy Nashville counsel likely was too ivory towerd up to think about. By Alexander Kacala. 4:37 pm. stookyvookyosis They did this because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era. With the Fugitive Slave Act in full swing, it was the zenith . July 9, 2020 @ Share to Linkedin. Of course, these days this is sort of like putting an ad out in the local newspaper for unclaimed property. July 9, 2020 @ I agree that a deeper discussion of whether that is the case or not is warranted. It hasnt even been a month since Lady A announced their name change. Once you yield to them, its never enough. July 11, 2020 @ Published on December 21, 2020 05:20 PM. Crypto Koury Angelo . In an interview with Vulture published yesterday, White said she is seeking $10m (7.8m) in order to use half to rebrand and market herself, with the other half to be donated to charities including those that support independent black artists. 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 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. Way to go Bless his heart. But really though this cancel mob may seem like an on-line majority but in the real world I find these people to largely be cowards on the issues when asked directly about them in a nuanced way/, PennCentral 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The Lady A trio going on the offense might be the best legal move, but its an absolutely terrible move from a publicity standpoint. They were never a big tour draw. The Chicks. sodcutterjones They are racists. I have also actively led trademark protection claims. All rights reserved. 9:49 am. They had one big song Need You Now 11 years ago, and since then have been propped up by radio play. But lets remember, this is a band that a few years ago basically broke up because nobody was paying attention to them. 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. There is nothing wrong with the word antebellum. Another thing to consider is that an entity has a stronger case for trademark protection when they can establish that the general public associates a given phrase, name, or slogan with that particular entity. Why in the hell would you have cringed at Antebellum? Feeling like Anita White would likely sue them, the band chose to take the preemptive step to sue her first. I agree with a lot of that you are saying.. actually I agree completely with Lady Antebellum should fire their management team today. ", Country band Lady Antebellum is in the throes of a lawsuit over the name Lady A, which they now go by after reconsidering their previous name's reference to the pre-abolition South. All they did was shorten their name!! Anything short of that, and they are equal to slave owners. or NYT Stylebooks, you had better make sure to capitalize Black person and to lower case white personor youre a filthy racist, presumably. June 11, 2020 / 2:37 PM / CBS News. 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. At least thats what you and your ilk would profess. July 10, 2020 @ Name change to Lady Magnolia Ms. Whites LADY A brand had been usurped and set on the path to erasure.. July 9, 2020 @ Lady A apologizes to those who felt 'unsafe' and 'unvalued'. And seeing the sheer outrage by peoplemost of whom as Shane McAnally said are simply reacting to a title instead of the nuance of the storyis definitely telling when you balance it with the utter silence on the Highwomen issue. Lady A. did not and now they are screwed. The idea that they already informally went by Lady A isnt really an argument, because if youre sincerely trying to make a statement about racism, your focus shouldnt be on picking a name thats easy for the market to recognize out of the gate. On Thursday, Grammy-winning country band Lady Antebellum formally changed its name to Lady A. 11:39 pm, In fairness, non-white sodomites are fucking HILARIOUS, Luckyoldsun That makes absolutely no sense. Published Im not commenting on my personal opinion, but there are definitely a number of younger progressive country fans who are saying that Anita is getting a little ridiculous with her whole ten million dollar desires and that people need to read more than headlines before jumping the gun. 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. Our next outward step will be a donation to the equal justice initiative through Ladyaid. *[at fests where their set was before the acts we came to see]. Billboard does actively (in some cases very actively) get feedback from the industry on all of its charts. 10:34 am. 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 actually have seen them in concert (admittedly cause I was bored and tix to their Vegas residency were really cheap. 11:31 am. 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. On Thursday, Grammy-winning country band Lady Antebellum formally changed its name to Lady A. This is my life, White said at the time. 144 Comments. Hey Arnold Regardless, this is screwy. Exactly. 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. Well, if they have owned a specific trademark on the name Lady A for ten years without any dispute from Anita White, they have no obligation to vacate or share it. 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 hope they lose all their money in court costs and never record music again. But if Anita White wanted to dispute it, she had an opportunity. 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. 1:15 pm. Do you know when Greenpeace or a similar group shows a picture of some poor bear or raccoon who has had his head stuck in a discarded bottle? July 9, 2020 @ 12:10 pm. On the other hand, the media is stirring up the outrage with the way its covering the story. I doubt its even their management. 9:25 am. In fact, it's a black woman in Seattle, who's gone by Lady A for more than two decades. It shouldnt have taken George Floyd to die for them to realize that their name had a slave reference to it. The term Antebellum is derived from the Antebellum Era in the American South when slavery was still legal. LMAO. 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. Suing Anita White first is an exceptional move. February 27, 2023 @ Lady Antebellum just dropped Antebellum from their name. 9:21 pm, Like a feminine hygiene productniceeeee , Lady Antebellum..should have changed their name to..Lady Ayall!, Huh, huh????? Listeners will now be served a set of songs by someone known as "Lady A.". 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. 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. Wait isnt Good Housekeeping in need of a name change? 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. 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. P.C. You guys are the Karens of country music. so thanks. The group decided to do this in order to get rid of the antebellum term, which has been associated with slavery . Some criticized the decision, accusing the trioof "pandering" and "apologizing" unnecessarily. They just want the ability to use the name freely. Although I think Lady A blues will win, it wont be anywhere near $10 million. Lady Antebellum, the trio who have topped the US country album charts five times, are to change their name to Lady A due to the slavery connotations held by the word "antebellum". It would be starting over from scratch. It was the the type of area where the Karens called the cops if little black kids rode their bikes in their white neighborhood. They added that with White they had shared our stories, listened to each other, prayed and spent hours on the phone and text writing a song about this experience together. Whats irritating about being expected to consider other peoples feelings and not be an insensitive asshole? 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. Andrew Brown (@AndrewB66636244) June 11, 2020, So now were all suddenly offended by an ADJECTIVE?? July 9, 2020 @ However good their music is, it was never a good title. (BTW the Chicks, another derogatory and degrading name for other reasons; there is no reclaiming of any offensive epithets). You may opt-out by. You cant just trademark something and then sit on it for years. Dee Manning Im OK with the former, but you cant make me do the latter. Anita White, aka Lady A, has released multiple albums with the Lady A name, and in fact, has another one coming out next month. As such, members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood have changed their name to Lady A. 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