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Lady Antebellum Get Uncomfortably Close to a Fan on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:33 +0000

The hit country trio Lady Antebellum have been racking up plenty of television appearances, with a recent visit to Ellen DeGeneres and a hilarious stint on talk show host’s Jimmy Fallon’s late night show Wednesday night (May 8). Apparently, there’s something called “close-up serenading,” which involves a singer singing to a fan while standing only [...]

Ellen DeGeneres Throws Hillary Scott an Impromptu Baby Shower

Christina Vinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:03 +0000

Lady Antebellum stopped by the comedic headquarters of 'Ellen' on Tuesday (May 7) to perform their hit 'Downtown' from their already successful fourth album, 'Golden.' They also sat down with the comedian, prompting some entertaining conversations and hilarious comments. Turns out DeGeneres had some surprises up her sleeve, as she threw the beautiful and very pregnant Hillary Scott an impromptu baby shower.

#1 Is On Willie's Mind This Day In Country Music – May 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:17:12 +0000

1982 – Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” reaches #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2012 – Lady Antebellum performs “Wanted You More” on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” One of Blake Shelton’s team members, Jermaine Paul, is voted the winner. 2005 – Mindy McCready is taken to a Nashville hospital after [...]

Live From New York It's Dolly, This Day in Country Music – April 15th (video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:53 +0000

1989 – Dolly Parton is the guest host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” She sings “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That”. 2008 – Capitol releases the self-titled debut album by Lady Antebellum. 2004 – Big & Rich stage a parade in Nashville as they shoot the video to “Save A [...]

Lady Antebellum Reveal New Details, Track Listing for 'Golden'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:03:14 +0000

Lady Antebellum is going for the gold with their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, embracing change and risk while staying true to their perfectly harmonized sound. They've revealed even more details on 'Golden,' including the track listing and what fans can expect from their new record.

The Roads Cross in Margaritaville This Day in Country Music – March 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:01 +0000

2010 – The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett collaborate on “Margaritaville,” “Chicken Fried” and “Toes” as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” premieres. 2009 – Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” video premieres on CMT.com. 2007 – Billy Ray Cyrus is told by a judge on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” he looks [...]

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum Reveals Her Can't-Resist Pregnancy Cravings

Christina Vinson — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:02:03 +0000

Country trio Lady Antebellum will soon be traveling with one extra member in the bus — frontwoman Hillary Scott’s newborn baby. As her due date approaches, Scott has been having a few irresistible pregnancy cravings. The vocal powerhouse, who just revealed she will welcome a baby girl, shares her biggest cravings to E Online, saying, ”There was one night [...]

Lady Antebellum Offer Acoustic Performance of 'Downtown'

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:02:07 +0000

Are you totally digging Lady Antebellum‘s current hit, ‘Downtown‘? If so, you’ll love the acoustic version the trio offered up during a recent Webisode Wednesday. Lady A give fans a backstage acoustic jam session of their current single, complete with guitars, tambourines… and coffee pots? The Grammy Award-winning trio and their band used a bit [...]

Music "On the Juice" This Day in Country Music – February 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:00:12 +0000

1952 – Judy Kay “Juice” Newton is born at Lakehurst Naval Base, New Jersey. A distant descendent of Sir Isaac Newton, she earns pop/country crossover hits during the 1980s with “Queen Of Hearts,” “Angel Of The Morning” and “Break It To Me Gently”. 2012 – Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson ride in the Krewe [...]

We Remember Watasha This Day in Country Music – February 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:18:23 +0000

2002 – Waylon Jennings dies at his home in Arizona, following a lengthy battle with diabetes. Branded a musical outlaw for his renegade spirit, his raw-edged style brought him into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, just three months before his passing. 2012 – Mel Tillis receives a National Medal of Arts from [...]

Lady Antebellum Talk Spoiling Hillary Scott's Baby, Musical Curveballs on 'The Talk'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:13:16 +0000

Lady Antebellum were guests on the daytime gab fest 'The Talk' on Wednesday (Feb. 6), where they touched on a whole host of topics ranging from singer Hillary Scott's pregnancy to how her bandmates will be spoiling her baby (when it arrives), plus a little Grammys chatter and to how the trio a bit of a musical left turn with their infectious new single 'Downtown.'

Lady Antebellum, 'Downtown' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:48 +0000

Lady Antebellum have never been funkier than on their new single ‘Downtown’ — the first from the trio’s upcoming fourth studio album. A guitar lick postmarked 1962 steers the song and pushes the band in an exciting new direction. The timing couldn’t be better. After three albums, fans and haters know what to expect from [...]

Johnny Paycheck's Job Pays Off This Day in Country Music – January 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:28:05 +0000

1978 – Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” works its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2012 – Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott marries drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York. Music is provided at the ceremony by Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and Scott’s sister, Kylee Scott. 2009 – Carrie [...]

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and Husband Don't Ride the Same Tour Bus

Megan Pacella — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:00:05 +0000

The only thing better than touring the country and playing music is doing it with your spouse by your side. And although Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott gets to tour with her new hubby Chris Tyrrell, the two don't get to spend much alone time together on the Lady A tour bus.

Lady Antebellum's 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' Is iTunes Free Single of the Week

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:00:51 +0000

One of the more unique cuts from Lady Antebellum's 'On This Winter's Night' album has been made available for free on iTunes. 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' is the single of the week, meaning fans can grab it at no charge until Christmas.

9 to 5 Debuts This Day in Country Music – December 19th (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:03:07 +0000

1980 – Dolly Parton’s first movie, “9 To 5,” debuts. Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin co-star in the picture, buoyed by a title song written and performed by Parton. 2011 – Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood gets engaged to Warner Bros. marketing executive Kelli Cashiola at her home in Nashville. 2005 – Gary Allan collects a gold [...]

Lady Antebellum Feud With Charles Kelley's 'Estranged Aunt' in Hilarious New Webisode

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:30:11 +0000

The holiday season is all about spending time with family — unless you’re Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley. This week, the ‘Wanted You More’ frontman used the band’s popular Webisode Wednesday feature to shed light on the ongoing feud between the band and Kelley’s estranged family member, “Lady Aunt B.” The family quarrel between aunt and [...]

Sisters Reunite for a Concert First This Day in Country Music – September 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:36:20 +0000

1988 – Crystal Gayle and Loretta Lynn play a concert together for the first time. 2011 – Vince Gill and Sting shoot an edition of “CMT Crossroads” at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Included in the set list: “Liza Jane,” “Whenever You Come Around” and “Let It Be Me”. 2010 – Capitol [...]

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Gets an Adorable New Puppy

Megan Pacella — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:00:16 +0000

Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott is now the proud mama of two adorable dogs. The accomplished songstress showed off the newest member of her family — a fluffy doodle named Baker — via social media this weekend before popping back into the recording studio on Monday (Aug. 27).

"The Perfect Country and Western Song" This Day in Country Music – August 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:02:30 +0000

1974 – David Allan Coe records “the perfect country & western song,” “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” at Nashville’s Columbia Studio A, namechecking Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard and songwriter Steve Goodman in the process. 2010 – Lady Antebellum collects a gold single for “American Honey” and a quadruple-platinum single for [...]