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Lady Antebellum is no more.
Theyre now simply … Lady A, the nickname their fans have been calling them almost from the start.
Dear fans…pic.twitter.com/7JlcH2NMl6
Frankly, Lady A is an objectively cooler name.
On the other hand, it also sounds like a celebrity perfume.
But a little less racism in the world doesnt hurt, especially since the band is opening its purse.
The band isnt the only one thats looked hard at itself and the messages it sends.
One Little Indian Recordschanged its nameto One Little Independent on Tuesday.
Gestures like this are long overdue, but whos next?
If it mattered, it would have mattered to them before.
You found me on Spotify easily why couldnt they?
White told the magazine.
Update, Wednesday, June 17 at 1:20 p.m.:What problem cant be solved over a Zoom call?
A publicist for the band confirmed toCBS Newsthat both will continue under the same name.
Now, there are no hard feelings between the two Lady As (Ladies A?)
I dont want people out there spewing hate just because they made a misstep, she continued.
And yes, I was angry about it, but Im over it now.
The band was also looking toward the future in a tweet they posted June 15.
Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A, theywrote.
Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had.
We are excited to share we are moving forward with positive solutions and common ground.
Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A. Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had.
We are excited to share we are moving forward with positive solutions and common ground.
The hurt is turning into hope.
More to come.#LadyABluesSoulFunkGospelArtistpic.twitter.com/P3uyhfO3gX
