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Country group Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady A
Read full article: Country group Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady ANASHVILLE, Tenn. Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A, with members saying they are regretful and embarrassed for not taking into consideration the words associations with slavery. The band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, made the announcement Thursday on their social media. 1 country hit I Run To You," then it achieved crossover success on the pop charts with the nine-times platinum Need You Now." They have also won numerous Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards during their nearly 14 year career. Band members said that in recent weeks, their eyes have been opened to blindspots we didn't even know existed" and "the injustices, inequality and biases black women and men have always faced."