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."
Silent Night
Lady Antebellum Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night (Lord of my life) holy night (I sing to You)
Glories stream from heaven afar (Let all be calm)
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah (And hearts be light)
Christ the savior is born
Christ the savior is born
Silent night (Oh, what a night) holy night (Praising Your birth)
Son of God (Light of my heart) love's pure light (Shine down Your grace)
Radiant beams from Thy holy face (To save the world)
With the dawn of redeeming grace (To You we praise)
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
The song, "Silent Night" by Lady Antebellum is a Christmas carol, designed to evoke a feeling of calmness and serenity. The lyrics are simple and straight-forward, with a focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. The first stanza, "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright, round yon virgin, mother and child" evoke the feeling of peace and tranquility that is associated with the birth of Christ. The second stanza, "Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight, glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah" speaks to the wonder and amazement that is felt by those who witness the miraculous birth of Christ. Finally, the third stanza, "Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light, radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace" expresses the gratitude and reverence for the God who sent his son to save the world.
The lyrics of "Silent Night" by Lady Antebellum are not only beautiful, but they are spiritually significant. The song conveys the message of hope and peace that is associated with the Christmas season. The song has become one of the most popular Christmas carols worldwide, and for good reason. It is easy to see why this song has become such a beloved holiday classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and sacred night
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is tranquil and illuminated
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Nearby is a mother and her newborn baby, both pure and innocent
Holy infant so tender and mild
The baby is divine and gentle
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
May they rest in a perfect, peaceful state
Silent night (Lord of my life) holy night (I sing to You)
I worship and praise You, my Lord, on this tranquil night
Shepherds quake (Be with us now) at the sight (On this Christmas night)
The shepherds are in awe and fear, please stay with us now on this blessed evening
Glories stream from heaven afar (Let all be calm)
The heavenly realm is opening up to us, let there be peace and tranquility in the world
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah (And hearts be light)
The angels join us in praising God with hallelujah and may our hearts be filled with joy
Christ the savior is born
Christ the savior is born
The Messiah has been born, the savior of humanity has arrived
Silent night (Oh, what a night) holy night (Praising Your birth)
This is a remarkable night of celebration for Your birth, oh Lord
Son of God (Light of my heart) love's pure light (Shine down Your grace)
You, the Son of God, illuminate my heart, Your grace and love shine upon us all
Radiant beams from Thy holy face (To save the world)
From Your holy face, divine light radiates to deliver the world
With the dawn of redeeming grace (To You we praise)
The dawn of redemption through Your grace has arrived, and we praise You
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
You are Jesus our Lord, and we celebrate Your birth
Lyrics © Public Domain
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
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Halloween Queen 🎃👻
Truly Beautiful! I could listen to this song over and over. ❤
Sara Rubach
Who couldn't love this song!? Its incredible 💖💖💖
bethan.louise
Me lol
REDE RENASCER Oficial
Parabéns LadyA linda música só do Brasil 🇧🇷.
Zandrix Funesto
Angelic Voices🙌🏻😍
so relaxing🤗😴
Merry Christmas🎄🎁💖
R T
Absolutely wonderful!
Sevem Rai
Love this song
samba e bossa nova
Love this song.
Letícia Geovanella
Amazing ❤️
Zipittydodah
Thank you so much, we all needed this. Lovely. 🎶🤍🤍🤍🎶