said in its Twitter message.“Now, blindspots we didn’t even know existed have been revealed. After much personal reflection, band discussion, prayer and many honest conversations with some of our closest black friends and colleagues, we have decided to drop the word “antebellum” from our name and move forward as Lady A., the nickname our fans gave us almost from the start,“ the group continued.The band, which is made up of musicians Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley, noted that they first named themselves after the Antebellum-style home where they first took photos together.
The band said it reminded them of southern music that inspired them, but how it did not take into account “the associations that weigh down this word.