Hopefully cooler heads will prevail and this will get resolved quickly. You cant just trademark something and then sit on it for years. 9:29 am. July 10, 2020 @ July 9, 2020 @ ron_jeff Love their music, hate their childish guilt over a term that is in no way associated with slavery. 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. Luckyoldsun Songwriter and producer Shane McAnally said it best. Dr. Bernard Bubanic (@DrBubanic) June 11, 2020. And no, trademarks are not an element of privilege. They are there in part to protect individuals like Anita White from getting taken advantage of from larger entities. 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. 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. I dont think Lady Antebellum tried to do the right thing. Nothing about the word antebellum is racist. shawn tackett If theres someone out there thats worse than you, then you cant be all that bad. Ive looked into it, and it would be nothing short of catastrophic. Hey Arnold Trademark rights are based on use, not registration. Lady Antebellum was trying to do the right thing with the name change. These controversies ensue on false pretenses and shocking headlines. But I think this is an even greater indictment of the mob. July 9, 2020 @ Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, jumped on social media on June 11, 2020 to explain why the country band changed its name . Videos by American Songwriter Videos by American Songwriter Originally named Lady . id rather have money than the opportunity to collaborate on some shitty song about the experience too. 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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It became widely associated with the U.S. Civil War after it was over, and now . antebellum was a problem name to begin withplenty of money already, but never enough for the richchange the band name to something else, dismiss the lawsuit already, apologize for being bigots, donate some $ to a traditional black college, and be done alreadyshow real change & enlightenment with action! That was their official explanation. 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Lady A officially changed their name on June 11th. 8:31 am. I love it when liberal idiots eat their own. The lesson of this story is that if you choose a new band name make sure nobody else is using it first. Sign up for the Sleeve Notes email: music news, bold reviews and unexpected extras, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Lady Antebellum changes name in wake of Black Lives Matter movement, The country-pop trio who won Record and Song of the Year Grammys for their 2009 smash "Need You Now" have renounced the . The highest-grossing movie of Tarantino's career, Django Unchained was a refreshing Revisionist Western that explored the horrific racism and atrocities of the Antebellum South without holding . White, a black woman, called the bands adoption of her long-standing name an example of pure privilege., The band sued White in 2020 after she rebuffed early requests for a settlement that both groups could use the name. Their camp is trying to erase me, White claimed to Newsday on June 16th. Why not just say that something I said you found offensive? Lady A started by changing their name to erase what some considered the racist connotations of "Antebellum" and to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. July 11, 2020 @ And now Im a fan of a lot of different country artists.). So whats the lesson? Theyre using the name because of a Black Lives Matter incident that, for them, is just a moment in time. Were disappointed that we wont be able to work together with Anita for that greater purpose. 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?? This is the entire reason there are trademarks, and trademark law, is to avoid these very scenarios. My point is this: Perception Is Reality. 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. [Insert smiley face here.]. Internet and social media searches for Lady A, which had readily returned results for her music, were now dominated by references to Lady Antebellum. Blues Lady A saw an opportunity and decided to take advantage of it. Just Jimmy It simply means before the war. 10:10 am. 12:04 pm. Its like if NWA decides from henceforth that stood for Ns With Attitudes. Meh. The word is still there, just represented differently. This could be a whole new market for the band to explore.! Lady A certainly led by example, as the Dixie Chicks Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire announced their name change to The Chicks two weeks later on June 25. 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. Dude you miss the key fact. Lady A was suing for $0. heartfelt message to social media on Thursday (June 11), explaining its realization that Antebellum is a reference to slavery in America. This is a good point. Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, jumped on social media on June 11, 2020 to explain why the country band changed its name. 9:53 pm, Lyrics: What Im saying is they went through the drastic step of changing their name (which no company, band or business does lightly, you are sure to lose sales) to gain positive PR for their enlightened stance as virtue signallers. 4:47 am, So the picture of George Washington on the state flag means nothing? Thats because to much of the media, including country music media, country music is nothing more than a stereotype. "I don't think they were anticipating the aftermath of being called Lady A," he stated. But if Anita White wanted to dispute it, she had an opportunity. July 11, 2020 @ The road were heading down is going to be very precarious. I think these political arguments are healthy and necessary. Billboard does actively (in some cases very actively) get feedback from the industry on all of its charts. Nobody is immune from fitting current events into their own established narrative. Lady A apologizes to those who felt 'unsafe' and 'unvalued'. The multiple-Grammy\-winning country music band Lady Antebellum has changed its name to Lady A due to the word . 9:39 am. The group is not seeking financial damages from White, nor that she change her stage name, but is instead suing her for recognition of a trademark it claims we have held for many years and to avoid further litigation. July 9, 2020 @ 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. Im not saying the group is fake but Im not lying when say that theyve always come across to me as something sort of phony. 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. Photos by Ethan Miller/Getty Images and Lady A. Jack Hardwood Causing pain was never our hearts intention, but it doesnt change the fact that indeed, it did just that. Legal Statement. 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. The "American Idol" judge offered an example, explaining that he'd ask for "the Lady A guys" when he was on the phone. The band said the name . 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. The hurt is turning into hope. She had been performing under the name for roughly 20 years. The trio now known as Lady A Hillary Scott, Charles . Despite an effort at reconstruction following the war, America has never truly made amends for the devastating effect of slavery on the nation and those who descended from slaves. Their management team royally fucked up by not checking more thoroughly before changing the name. Lady A, (the country band) could join forces with Lady A, (the blues singer) and become. As for Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum you are a complete disgrace to bow to this WOKE CRAP. *[at fests where their set was before the acts we came to see]. Sidney Caesar Now theyre the avatars of oppression, only because its what is filling peoples Twitter feeds. So yes mn, lawyer bad. The group are one of several music industry entities to have changed their name following the recent Black Lives Matter protests. I attempted to upload my single [on independent distribution service DistroKid] and couldnt verify my name, Lady A, for several days. Military bases named for Confederate generals are under consideration to be renamed. Or to be told that we may not use handicaps metaphorically, as in blind to reality. Or that a childrens picture book based on the brilliant ancient Indian parable of The Blind Men and the Elephant must now be treated as contraband, akin to pornography. Yes, this is how the media outside country music perceive this situation involving the dulcet and sanguine Lady A. 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. The Chicks. Change Your Name 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. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. 144 Comments. I feel sad but my principles come first. A copyright is for a written work, a photo, an idea, a song, a movie. That would be much more fitting. To be fair, George Washington ripped out his living slaves teeth to make his dentures. But whats done is done. What do you think of the change? July 9, 2020 @ October 4, 2021 @ You must use your trademark for it to remain valid, and you cant selectively enforce it. It hasnt even been a month since Lady A announced their name change. Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) June 11, 2020. July 24, 2020 @ While CMA & Music Row operate independently of Billboard, they are not exactly siloed off from each other either. Name change to Lady Magnolia They still havent figured out the JEWS were By Alexander Kacala. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Thats what Shane and the rest of the woke apologists cant seem to comprehend. Of course, they couldnt play clubs cause the liquor sales would be dismal White Woke Gone Wild is my new band name. Anita White asked for $10m to support herself and other black independent artists after the group adopted the name she has used for 20 years. July 9, 2020 @ July 10, 2020 @ Photo illustration by Slate. This is my life, White said at the time. 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. It might have beenas Lady A somewhat alludes to in the lawsuitit was a necessity due to how the Anita White team were negotiating in bad faith, using the give us what we want, or were calling you racist and will smear your reputation card over their heads. July 9, 2020 @ 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 term often pertains to architecture, fashion, antiquities, and the likenamely the ornate finery of the era. As I say explicitly in the article, Lady Antebellum should have checked to make sure there would have been no conflicts by changing to the name Lady A before they did so, and resolved any disputes before making the name public, especially since there was no major pressure to make the change at that time. I fail to see ANY upside to clinging to a name no one heard of before anyway. Once somebody explained it and the mob caught on to what antebellum signifies, theyd have been all over the group. The members revealed that they decided to name their bands after the Southern Antebellum-style . Thats the story. (also, lets be honest. I think Lady Anodyne would probably fit them the best because they strive to sound like inoffensive, new age pablum. Lady A??? 12:17 pm, Honestly Summers Eve is as good of a band name as Lady Antebellum, Goey agetter 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. Furthermore, everyone knows what the A stands for. Or what used to be considered adult contemporary before Lizzo was considered adult contemporary. How about Lady AC? Again, the lesson many will take from this issue is, Dont change your name at all. This writer seems very sympathetic to them, but I see it as a bull-headed failure to admit they screwed up and instead of cutting their losses and moving on they are going to keep the story in the news for months and gin up more bad feeling against them. This whole situation is just all kinds of screwed up and this is what I think: Country Lady A didnt have to change their name in the first place. The Real Reason Lady Antebellum Is Changing Its Name. In a lengthy statement explaining the change, the band members acknowledged they . * Suing Anita White first is an exceptional move. I live in PC HELL and deal with this shortsightedness all the time. April 7, 2021 @ The Lady Antebellum band started about 14 years ago. Lady Antebellum had received absolutely zero heat or controversy over their name and, in my opinion, was doing nothing more than seeking publicity and attempting to garner favor by creating an issue of something that had been a non-issue up until that point. Country When Country Wasn't Cool I doubt its even their management. Or in my case, I wasnt into country except for Johnny Cash, until one of my all time faves, Gwen Stefani, started to date Blake Shelton so I checked him out and moved forth from there. There will not be a better comment on this story, period. Now you can do gay clubs like the Dixie Chicks. Were still committed to educating ourselves, our children and doing our part to fight for the racial justice so desperately needed in our country and around the world. It finally went through and now Im just waiting until my July release to see if my single will be buried.. Clueless, innocent, and sheltered maybe They grew up in very white neighborhood. However, as Lady A the band explained when they made the name change, they had already been using the Lady A name for many years, which as someone who covers country music, I can vouch for. 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. 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 . But lets remember, this is a band that a few years ago basically broke up because nobody was paying attention to them. As I started off yesterdays article about the PPP loans with, We live in the age of shame. The term wasnt under fire until the band decided to make an issue of it. July 9, 2020 @ They have completely mismanaged this disaster and should cut their losses immediately, all sympathy is going to be with this blues singer. And while Americas musical lexicon is getting a millennial makeover, we might wanna renameDire Straits, which could make people feel insecure, andKISS, which may conjure thoughts of sexual harassment. Somebody screwed it up. But, on the other hand, yes, good . On June 11, 2020, Lady Antebellum revealed they had changed their name to Lady A. OOPS! The name change however will change Anita Whites life and career forever. People come to a new genre in various indirect ways. 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. I do not feel one bit sorry for the country LADY A group. If you want to be an advocate or an ally, you help those who youre oppressing. Sept. 16, 2020 11:03 AM PT. The band continue to explain that while it realizes changing its name is just one step, there is more to be done. Fast forward to today, you have this fake white wokeness to mask their racist origins. That being said, to start off at $10M is nuts. A mixture of grift and hysteria is greasing the slippery slope. Now, before they sink any money or time into publicizing Lady A change it to Lady Abolition or whatever and get on with their lives. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And the Nash white wokes like Shane McAnally is refusing too see the story here.. just the schematics. to hide behind while enslaving the blacks. Country group the Dixie Chicks announced that they would henceforth be known as the Chicks. :) no one wants to be associated with racism anymore, not even country musicians. The big change attracted mixed reactions on Twitter. Yippy Skippy! But according to Anita White, Lady As concessions were not satisfactory. 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. I think it would be fitting and well deserved. Lady Antebellum just dropped Antebellum from their name. If everything is racist, nothing is racist. But maybe Lady AA could be sponsored by Duracell..???? They just dont want to have to continue to be ridiculed and challenged by her for using the name. God bless America. Copyright 2023 RedState.com/Salem Media. When you see even half as many fluff catchphrases used in any kind of statementyou can be assured that the statement is the worst kind of bullshit. These were catastrophic, and irresponsible moves, both morally and from a publicity standpoint. 10:34 am. Dove Shore*. I doubt 5% of either group could spell antebellum. 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. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images), Inside The Mind Of The Chief Revenue Officer, What Is Unconscious Bias (And How You Can Defeat It), Former Israeli Intelligence Officers Found Sentra To Provide Cloud Security, USCIS Starts H-1B Registration Process For FY 2024. He didnt get the issue right. This feels like a classic matter where lawyers on both sides got involved, started seeing dollar signs, and they will be the ones who will make out like bandits as the two parties get dragged through litigation. Although I think Lady A blues will win, it wont be anywhere near $10 million. As I have said, $10 million is a ludicrous number, but very well could have been floated out there simply as a negotiation platform, knowing they would never get it, hoping for half at best. 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. 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. John R Baker However good their music is, it was never a good title. So today, we speak up and make a change. Lady Antebellum was trying to do the right thing with the name change.. July 9, 2020 @ Bill Scott from CGHR Bless his heart. They sang backup on his version of Wagon Wheel. June 11, 2020 / 2:37 PM / CBS News. make something special and beautiful out of this moment Her lawyer, again if competent, knows theyre going to lose the dec action and this will bring them into a more realistic negotiation point. And if they like Lady A better, more power to them. July 12, 2020 @ and the Mysterians! 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. Shortly after the announcement, two parties shared an image of a Zoom call and said they were moving forward with positive solutions and common ground. This should be an easy court win for the R&B Lady A. But if "country" music avoids being banned over the term's link to ideas of untoward nationalism, radio stations will no longer be playing music by hit group Lady Antebellum. People who are partisans for a particular cause are going to run with it. The Lady A trio going on the offense might be the best legal move, but its an absolutely terrible move from a publicity standpoint. Anything short of that, and they are equal to slave owners. $5m is nothing, and Im actually worth more than that, regardless of what they think. Only 3 directions, North, East, West. Musiccityman Lady A. did not and now they are screwed. Lady Antebellum is now Lady A. Whites demand for an exorbitant payment in exchange for continued coexistence, notwithstanding the previous absence of discussion of any payment (other than reimbursement of nominal attorneys fees), gives rise to imminent controversy, demonstrating a course of action from which a threat of suit could be inferred based on Whites charge of infringement, the lawsuit says. Popular country music group The Dixie Chicks also changed their name in the wake of the protests to The Chicks, dropping "dixie" because of its association with the states belonging to the Confederacy during the Civil War. Ghost of Country Past Causing pain was never our heart's intention, but it doesn't change the fact that indeed, it did just that. All rights reserved. According to country Lady A, R&B Lady A wanted $10 million to relinquish her claims to the name. But thats OK too. Time for Big Machine to pay out the big bucks or I will personally label them racists. by John Scalzi - 2022. 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. if she has the funds to fight, which the new Lady A is likely counting on her not having. I hope the end game of the BLM movement is not intended to be black people cant ever get sued. Because to me the optics of altering ones behavior based on race/color is what we are fighting for in the first place. I was told Boogaloo is being attacked. Listen to Eye in the Sky by APP and Need You Now by LA. 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. In fact I think there were two of them. It means before the war and comes from the latin ante bellum. We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused, Lady A say of the term Antebellum.. Blues singer Lady A is fighting back months after country band Lady A sued her in an ongoing dispute over their shared moniker. Another problem for Lady Antebellum: Lady A is not only a performer, she is a performer with a sense of activism . (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images). Convict charlie Cant believe I didnt think of this sooner. . I feel sorry for the threesome. The trio wrote: "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. Too bad George Carlin isnt still around. Chase Rice and Chris Janson played shows. But its just their problem. The group could change their name to Lady Antifa. But as I see it neither this nor the Highwomen issue you are concerned about are really indicative of any larger issue. 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