The trio originally formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2006 by Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals), Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin) and Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals).
Scott is the daughter of country music singer Linda Davis, and Charles Kelley is the brother of pop artist Josh Kelley. It was these family connections and music industry ties that helped launch the band. Kelley moved to Nashville in mid-2005 from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he had been working construction with his brother John. Trying to become a successful solo country artist, Kelley convinced his old middle-school classmate, Haywood, to move to Nashville from Georgia in 2006 so they could write music together. Shortly thereafter, Scott recognized Kelley from MySpace, and they started to talk at a Nashville music club. Kelley later invited Scott to join him and Haywood in the new group, which assumed the name Lady Antebellum. The name Antebellum comes from when the group were photographing "antebellum" homes. The antebellum ('pre-war') architectural style describes the large plantation homes in the American South. While photographing the houses one of the group said that there's a great band name in there, and they adopted the Lady Antebellum name shortly after. The trio then began performing at local venues in Nashville before being signed in July 2007 to a recording contract with Capitol Records Nashville. In an interview with Sirius Satellite Radio, Scott claimed she was rejected from the hit show American Idol two times, not even making it past the first round.
Shortly after the trio signed to the label, adult contemporary artist Jim Brickman chose Lady Antebellum to sing on his 2007 single Never Alone, which reached #14 on the Billboard adult contemporary charts. In mid-2007, Lady Antebellum also wrote a song for the MTV reality television series The Hills.
Their solo debut single Love Don't Live Here was released in September of 2007, with a music video for the song following in December. This song was the lead-off single to the band's self-titled debut album. Released on April 15, 2008, Lady Antebellum was produced by Paul Worley and Victoria Shaw, a Nashville songwriter and former solo artist. Love Don't Live Here reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The album itself was the first album by a new duo or group to debut at Number One on the Billboard Top Country Albums charts.
A second single, Lookin' for a Good Time, was issued in June 2008 and peaked at #11 in December. In addition, Lady Antebellum was signed as an opening act on Martina McBride's "Waking Up Laughing Tour" in 2008. Lady Antebellum also contributed the song I Was Here to the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack, a song which peaked at #24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 based on downloads. In December 2008, their rendition of Baby, It's Cold Outside peaked at #3 on the same chart. Their third official single, I Run to You, was released in January 2009. It eventually became the trio's first Number One in July 2009.
On October 7, 2009 their debut album was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of one million copies in the United States.
In August 2009, the group released their fourth single, Need You Now, the lead-off single and title track to their second studio album. It debuted at #50 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and became their second Number One hit on the charts for the week of November 28, 2009. The song also reached a peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a number-one hit on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart, making it a crossover hit. A second single, American Honey, was released to radio on January 11, 2010 and would become their third #1 hit. Our Kind of Love was released as the third single from the album on May 31, 2010 and became a #1 single in September, 2010.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts for the week of Feb. 2, 2010, selling 480,922 copies in the first week. Four weeks after the album's release, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The week of January 9, 2011, the group ventured into the studio to begin recording for their third studio album. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kelley said, "We actually just went ahead and decided we’re gonna take two, two and a half months straight in the studio to create this thing and not have all this distraction. Hopefully that will be a good thing". He goes on to say that the group has around 50 songs which they plan to choose from along with songs from other songwriters. However, he singles out a song called Dancing Away With My Heart as one the band is particularly excited about, a song that the group co-wrote with Josh Kear, who previously wrote with the group on their hit Need You Now.
On May 2, 2011, the group released the first single from their upcoming album, titled Just a Kiss. The group performed the single on stage on American Idol's result show on May 5, 2011.
On June 11, 2020, amid the George Floyd protests, the band announced they would rename themselves "Lady A" in order to avoid racist connotations with Civil War history, as the original name was based on the Antebellum South. The band stated on social media that they were "deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued."
Bartender
Lady Antebellum Lyrics
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All my girls just keep on blowing up my phone
Saying come on he ain't worth the pain
Do what you gotta do to forget his name
Now there's only one thing left for me to do
Slip on my favorite dress and sky high leather boots
Check the mirror one last time
What I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
'Til I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise, in the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
'Til the party and the music and the truth collide
Bring it 'til his memory fades away
Hey bartender
Tonight I'll let a stranger pull me on the floor
Spin me 'round and let him buy a couple more
But before it goes too far
I'll let him down easy
'Cause tonight it's all about
Dancing with my girls to the DJ
Put that song on replay
What I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
'Til I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise, in the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
'Til the party and the music and the truth collide
Bring it 'til his memory fades away
Hey bartender
I'm feeling that buzz
I'm ready to rock
Ain't no way I'm gonna tell you to stop
So pour that thing up to the top
I'm coming in hot
Hey bartender
What I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
'Til I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise, in the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
'Til the party and the music and the truth collide
Bring it 'til his memory fades away
Hey bartender
Hey bartender
The song "Bartender" by Lady Antebellum tells the story of a woman who has just gone through a breakup and is ready to let loose and forget her woes. The opening verses depict the woman staying at home on a Friday night while her friends keep calling her to go out partying. She eventually gets dressed up in her favorite dress and high leather boots and decides to hit the club to chase away her sorrows. The lyrics talk about her need to dance and drink until "the noise and the lights" make her forget the past and the pain it caused her.
As the night progresses, we see the woman giving in to the music and letting a stranger pull her onto the dance floor. However, she knows when to stop before it goes too far and focuses on having fun with her girls. The chorus repeats the woman's desire to keep drinking until she feels a buzz and forgets her troubles.
Overall, the song portrays the age-old story of trying to numb one's pain with alcohol and dancing until it all fades away. The lyrics not only show the singer's journey but also reflect the way many people handle heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
8 o'clock on Friday night I'm still at home
The singer is still at home on a Friday night despite receiving invites from her friends.
All my girls just keep on blowing up my phone
The singer's female friends keep calling her, pressuring her to go out and forget her troubles.
Saying come on he ain't worth the pain
Despite being heartbroken, the singer's friends encourage her to forget about her ex-boyfriend.
Do what you gotta do to forget his name
The singer's friends advise her to do whatever it takes to move on from her ex-boyfriend.
Now there's only one thing left for me to do
Having received encouragement from her friends, the singer decides to take action.
Slip on my favorite dress and sky high leather boots
The singer wears her favorite clothes to feel confident and sexy.
Check the mirror one last time
The singer looks in the mirror to make sure she looks good before going out.
And kiss the past goodbye
The singer is ready to move on from her ex-boyfriend and start a new chapter in her life.
What I'm really needing now
The singer is in need of something to help her forget her heartbreak.
Is a double shot of Crown
The singer wants a double shot of Crown Royal whiskey to help her numb the pain.
Chase that disco ball around
The singer wants to dance under the disco ball to forget her worries.
'Til I don't remember
The singer wants to drink and dance until she forgets about her ex-boyfriend.
Go until they cut me off
The singer plans to drink as much as possible to forget about her ex-boyfriend.
Wanna get a little lost
The singer wants to let loose and have fun without thinking about her ex-boyfriend.
In the noise, in the lights
The singer wants to be surrounded by loud music and bright lights to distract her from her problems.
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
The singer is asking the bartender to pour her drinks and keep them coming.
'Til the party and the music and the truth collide
The singer wants to drink and party until the truth of her heartbreak collides with the reality of her situation.
Bring it 'til his memory fades away
The singer wants to drink and dance until her ex-boyfriend's memory disappears.
Tonight I'll let a stranger pull me on the floor
The singer plans to dance with a stranger to forget about her ex-boyfriend.
Spin me 'round and let him buy a couple more
The singer wants to keep dancing with the stranger and let him buy more drinks for her.
But before it goes too far
The singer knows that she needs to be careful and not let things get too wild or dangerous.
I'll let him down easy
If the stranger gets too aggressive, the singer will let him know that she's not interested without causing a scene.
'Cause tonight it's all about
The singer is focused on having fun with her friends and forgetting her heartbreak.
Dancing with my girls to the DJ
The singer wants to dance with her friends to the music being played by the DJ.
Put that song on replay
The singer wants the DJ to keep playing the song so that she can keep dancing and forgetting her heartbreak.
I'm feeling that buzz
The singer is starting to feel the effects of the alcohol and is feeling good.
I'm ready to rock
The singer is ready to have a good time and let loose with her friends.
Ain't no way I'm gonna tell you to stop
The singer doesn't want the bartender to stop pouring her drinks, no matter how drunk she gets.
So pour that thing up to the top
The singer wants the bartender to pour her drinks all the way to the top of the glass.
I'm coming in hot
The singer is ready to party and have a good time, no matter what.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES KELLEY, DAVE HAYWOOD, HILLARY SCOTT, RODNEY CLAWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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8 o'clock on Friday night I'm still at home
All my girls just keep on blowing up my phone
Saying come on he ain't worth the pain
Do what you gotta do to forget his name
Now there's only one thing left for me to do
Slip on my favorite dress and sky-high leather boots
Check the mirror one last time
And kiss the past goodbye
[Chorus:]
What I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
Till I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise
In the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
Till the party and music and the truth collide
Bring it till his memory fades away
Hey bartender
Tonight I'll let a stranger pull me on the floor
Spin me round and let 'em buy a couple more
But before it goes too far I'll let him down easy
Cause tonight is all about
Dancing with my girls to the DJ
Put that song on replay
[Chorus:]
What I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
Till I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise
In the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
Till the party and music and the truth collide
Bring it till his memory fades away
Hey bartender
Feeling that buzz I'm ready to rock
Ain't no way I'm gonna tell you to stop
So pour that thing up to the top
I'm coming in hot
Hey Bartender
[Chorus:]
Oh what I'm really needing now
Is a double shot of Crown
Chase that disco ball around
Till I don't remember
Go until they cut me off
Wanna get a little lost
In the noise
In the lights
Hey bartender pour 'em hot tonight
Till the party and music and the truth collide
Bring it till his memory fades away
Hey bartender
Hey bartender
@nickwilsom6206
This song came out 6 YEARS AGO it feels like yesterday
@Clay_braceletfam2
9 years now😢
@sailorwhite326
Who likes this song I can’t stop listening to this song!!!
@crazycat_playz2082
Same
@Iliketomatoe3s
OMG YES!!
@65coupestang
Obviously we all like this song,or else we wouldn't be listening to this song 🙄c'mon use your head for more than just a hat rack ERRGH SMFH😤..!!
@davidbarber4709
@@65coupestang oh dear whose pissed on your parade chill fella youl end up normal av only just found this sound so cool it or me and you are going have words like its your round get em in al have a proper English beer and a gin and tonic wth a jonnhy walker red chaser and a Newcastle Brown just to touch the sides then we'll start drinking 16 pints well proper English pints then we'll go on gin then finish with oh yes OH YES whisky
@tubewatcher97
Country hits radio in the uk does - they play little else
@1fessor
The way she sings " hey bartender" is amazing and it makes me rewind the song again and again
@rojogrande6898
Khalid Ahmed and again, and again, and again, and again..........