Lady Antebellum is comprised of singers Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley and multi-instrumentalist Dave Haywood. Kelley and Haywood were both classmates at the University of Georgia, studying finance, where they started writing songs together. Hillary Scott is the daughter of country singer Linda Davis and musician Lang Scott, she once had a major label interest as a solo artist; however the deal fell through. When all three members started writing and performing together, Nashville took notice. They began opening shows for big country artist; as well as earning high-profile gigs in clubs around town. “Love Don’t Live Here” was a successful first single that Capital Nashville released their debut album in 2008.
In 2008 Lady Antebellum won two awards they were the CMA Horizon Award and the Academy of Country Music: Top New Vocal Duet/Group. Then in 2009 Lady Antebellum won the CMA Single of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year. Any new artist feels like their music means something when the first two years they are releasing albums and songs they are getting awards. Lady Antebellum is one of the artists that don’t let winning these awards go to their heads; they are still thankful to the artists that helped them get their feet off the ground. Lady antebellum only has one album released and that was released on April 15 of 2009, which was entitled Landy Antebellum.
After winning two trophies on Wednesday (November 11th), Lady Antebellum were still riding the adrenaline rush in the CMA pressroom. They emphasized to reporters that Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, and Jason Aldean were to be thanked for helping them reach new fans on their tours. However, the trio’s popularity extends well beyond other award-winning singers, since Lady Antebellum captured the best vocal group and best single just one year after claiming best new artist.
“We’ve has, honestly, the most amazing year,” said Charles Kelley. “First and foremost, we’ve made so many friends in this industry. And everyone seems so supportive. Whether that’s a faASade or not, it feels great and we love them. We really feel the love. Everybody’s rooting us, it feels like. As long as we continue to work hard and hopefully put out good records, our goal is to be doing this for a long, long, long time.” This was stated in the pressroom after the CMAs, as fans can tell Lady Antebellum is very excited to be receiving awards.
For those followers who want to go to Lady Antebellum’s websites you are in luck. Unlike other artists Lady Antebellum has many official websites: http://ladyantebellum.com/ , http://www.myspace.com/LadyAntebellum , http://www.imeem.com/ladyantebellum , http://www.ilike.com/artist/ladyantebellum , and http://www.facebook.com/pages/ladyantebellum . Along with those websites there is also Capital Records Nashville’s website, which is http://www.capitolnashville.com/ArtistHome.aspx?ArtistID=922839 .
Just like any other artist Lady Antebellum had artist that are related to them. Since Lady Antebellum is still a new group there is not that many related artists Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, and Sugarland are similar artists. Also there is Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.
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