Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Somebody, somewhere screwed up. Perception is reality, trigger. July 9, 2020 @ Arthur :Lee Ivester The Chicks did and worked it before hand. John Baker Most of the time when people complain about everything being too PC these days, theyre just mad about getting called out for making racist jokes or mocking someone for being gay. We are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended, the group said in a statement. Im sure theres some second guessing going on now, but since theyve said they believe the name is problematic, you cant go back now. I know the area. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In a surprising, but heartfelt gesture, band membersHillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley expressed regret and embarrassment for not previously taking into consideration the association the word antebellum has with slavery. Military bases named for Confederate generals are under consideration to be renamed. 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. Sydney Watson (@SydneyLWatson) June 11, 2020, MemphisFromZero (@MemphisFromZero) June 11, 2020. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. I attempted to upload my single [on independent distribution service DistroKid] and couldnt verify my name, Lady A, for several days. 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 . 9:13 am. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. October 4, 2021 @ He had tried to settle in Oregon, but at the time, Oregon had a complete ban on black settlers. 10:20 am, Johnny Bravo Dont they have people who are supposed to do all this for them? 9:25 am. Maybe they could get their fans to come up with a totally new name for the band, and the winner wins a prize! Come on. Sept. 16, 2020 11:03 AM PT. ron_jeff 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. The band said the name . They can all quickly get high stakes, messy, and in some cases, personal. Who is being selfish. This is a BETA experience. Causing pain was never our hearts' intention, but it doesn't change the fact that indeed, it did just that. You have to actively use your trademark, and you must issue cease and desist actions on others who are infringing on your trademark. 11:17 pm. Lets say the real Lady A loses this case in an all white setting in Nashville. You cant just trademark something and then sit on it for years. Ms. Whites LADY A brand had been usurped and set on the path to erasure.. Ill attempt to be diplomatic about your other examples- Im not entirely certain that more details actually change the nature of the stories. Noah Berlatsky (@nberlat) June 11 . 11:57 pm. The idea they have $10 million dollars just laying around because theyre a mainstream band is ludicrous. But on June 11, the Grammy-winning band decided to drop 'Antebellum' from their name amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter and George Floyd protests on account of the potentially racist connotations the name may have had. 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. 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 . They still havent figured out the JEWS were Just call it Charlie and whats her name. That is why they get for going white guilt on themselves. Im probably not being fair laughing at Lady Whatevers problem because I dont like them. July 9, 2020 @ 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. In American history, the "antebellum" era (literally, "before the war") refers to the period of the 19th century before the Civil War. Otherspraised the band for acknowledging and growing from its past mistakes. leaning into supporting and empowering our youth . 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. You massively overrate the intelligence of country music fans and music journalist in general. July 11, 2020 @ Suing Anita White first is an exceptional move. That would have been the right thing to do. They have the worst legal and PR team ever. [reminds self that goofy Pontoon song belongs to sound-alike band Little Big Town]. Further applications to register the name for musical recordings and merchandise were also granted with no opposition. 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 . 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.". Charles Kelley, who shares the vocal spotlight with Hillary Scott, says, "The first week was kind of . 4:55 pm. Funny, when I searched Lady A on Spotify . Crypto Its funny seeing him sequel like a white woke pig. I cant express to you how difficult it would be for any band to just rebrand to a completely different name. Anything short of that, and they are equal to slave owners. As I said elsewhere, $10 million is a joke. They say they took the name from the architectural style, but are now "deeply sorry for the hurt . Thanks for giving the cancel culture mob more ammo, Lady Antebellum. The incentive to change things or not to be inclusive is going to come from much larger market and cultural forces. I feel sorry for the threesome. Lady A Dove Shore. We start rooting for whose music we like the best, or even who we align with more culturally or politically as opposed to letting the facts and circumstances dictate our opinions, were doing a disservice to both parties. writing a song about this experience together Random Notes Hey Arnold I have a registered trademark for the Saving Country Music name. Photos by Ethan Miller/Getty Images and Lady A. Today, June 11, 2020, the country band took to their social medium platforms to announce the news. On Thursday, Grammy-winning country band Lady Antebellum formally changed its name to Lady A. In fact, it's a black woman in Seattle, who's gone by Lady A for more than two decades. Lady Antebellum could always change her name to Lady ?, but then shes be infringing on the band ? I think it would be fitting and well deserved. I agree that the optics are terrible on this, and realistically they probably werent on anyones radar to be cancelled because of their name. Related: Blues singer lambasts Lady Antebellum's name change, says she's been Lady A for 20 years. But from a publicity and optics standpoint, yes, simply changing to Scott, Kelley & Haywood or something similar would have put them much more on the right side of this issue publicly than they are now. Perception is reality. Seems the original Lady A was using it first and could likely have the new Lady As mark expunged. This is a BETA experience. Carrie America (@carrieksada) June 11, 2020. LMAO. I have read that even the term master bedroom is now off limits. Actually sounds pretty awesome!!! What do you think of the change? Stay in your Lane appreciated. So today, we speak up and make a change. Musiccityman The dumb and dumber still do not even know where the stupid Racism The fact is, all of white America should be having a Lady Antebellum moment right now questioning how what we have said and done may have perpetuated stereotypes, racism, or other expressions hurtful to our fellow Americans who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. It's really something. This could be a whole new market for the band to explore.! culture is p.c. 7:31 am. 2:31 pm. Its certainly not Lady Antebellum. Thats the only actual similarity to the Highwomen thing. July 9, 2020 @ 11:31 pm. July 9, 2020 @ I just saw a new compass. But rebranding a band 14 years in has massive ramifications on things like radio play, tour draw, merch, etc. The case you are making doesnt actually make any sense because you dont. The group formerly known as Lady Antebellum, from left, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott, changed their moniker to Lady A. 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? July 9, 2020 @ It keeps them recognizable while eliminating a word some deem problematic. 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. ". But clearly the lawyers working for Anita White believe they have the advantage in the situation because if Lady A the band does anything less than give into their demands, they will be couched as racist in public. 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. July 9, 2020 @ The country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum announced last week that it was changing its name due to the association with slavery. No, its not about getting called out for making racist jokes or mocking someone for being gay. This is the reason B.J. 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. This just in, Lady Antebellum is now changing their name to Non-Binary Person A because they also realized that their name was offensive to anyone who is not male or female. Country group Lady Antebellum is making a huge change to their band - they are changing its name. And if youre the party paying out, your first offer is at least half as much as you think you owe. Just a few weeks ago, everything seemed to be hunky dory on the Lady A name change front. Both Lady A's filed a joint motion in a Tennessee court on Monday to dismiss dueling lawsuits over the use of the Lady A name. 1:26 pm. Luckyoldsun July 9, 2020 @ thanks. 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. Not pictured: the real Lady A. Bless his heart. I have also actively led trademark protection claims. My God people come aawwnn, EmmmArrrEmmm (@EmmmArrrEmmm) June 11, 2020. 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. 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 @ This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 a recent interview with Rolling Stone, 61-year-old Seattle artist Anita White slammed the Grammy-winning group for adopting the new moniker without consulting her first. When you give into the mob and have nothing to show for it. Alternately, they could have recognized the $10 mil as an opening salvo, countered with $2 and let the lawyers fight it out. Then she could be The Person of an Unidentified Gender A? The multiple-Grammy\-winning country music band Lady Antebellum has changed its name to Lady A due to the word . Now, country superstar Luke Bryan has voiced his opinion on the matter during a virtual chat with Andy Cohen. The 3 artists that form the band have a net worth of approximately 25 million dollars EACH, so I dont believe that the 10 million dollar lawsuit is excessive. ), Lady A spoke out about the name change they underwent over a year ago. . * But I do know that when somebody challenges your right to use a nameeven in a private letterit behooves you to go to court quickly to resolve the matter, lest they sue you first and allege that your breach was willful and that youve waived certain defenses. Legal Statement. shawn tackett A trademark means that youre taking something and making sure nobody else can use it for marketing purposes so theres no confusion. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Getty Images. July 9, 2020 @ To me, the name change smacks of virtue signalling, which often comes with its own consequencesfrom both sides. Lady A shouldve trademarked the name. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. On Thursday, the Grammy award-winning country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum announced they would be changing their name . They sang backup on his version of Wagon Wheel. But that is not how theyve been portrayed in the matter. However, I think we all should zoom out and look at the bigger picture, especially on a matter as complicated as this one. 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. 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. As a woman, I feel attacked and vilified. Complete Disgrace, docweasel Serves them right for trying too hard, and I even like their music. I had suggested on the Zoom call that they go by the Band Lady A, or Lady A the Band, and I could be Lady A the Artist, but they didnt want to do that., She said she had already felt the repercussions of the Grammy-winning country group adopting the name Lady A. July 9, 2020 @ June 11, 2020 9:54am. But thats OK too. It means before the war and comes from the latin ante bellum. 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. July 9, 2020 @ 6:34 pm. The Real Reason Lady Antebellum Is Changing Its Name. Exactly. Speaking on The Tamron Hall Show on Friday, the . 4:16 pm. Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, jumped on social media on June 11, 2020 to explain why the country band changed its name . The Washington in Washington actually has a double meaning in that it also refers to one of the original American settlers in the state, who was black (biracial) himself. 9:30 am, In this [country] industry, the air is so thick and putrid with racism, both current and residual, that everyone is awash in it, their eyes so caked with hate that theyve been glued shut. Lady Antebellum announced it had changed its name to Lady A on June 11 as part of its commitment to "examining our individual and collective impact and marking the necessary changes to practice antiracism." Antebellum refers to an era in the American south before the civil war when black people were held as slaves. or NYT Stylebooks, you had better make sure to capitalize Black person and to lower case white personor youre a filthy racist, presumably. When country band Lady Antebellum changed its name to Lady A last week, it may have caught some fans off guard. 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. July 9, 2020 @ The way many of the headlines read, Lady A the band is trying to take Lady A the artist for everything shes worth, and that is what is resulting in the rage. 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