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."
Something out a Woman
Lady Antebellum Lyrics
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With my t-shirt on
Hair in her eyes, no make-up on
Standin' there smilin' with my coffee cup
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that's easy to love
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman
That's a clear blue sky
You're the colors of the sun at the end of the day
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that makes you feel that way
She's like fire on the mountain
Like some kind of heaven that's pourin' down on me
She's a child
She's a lady
She's got everything that I could ever need
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout a woman and me
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman
When she gets fixed up
Slips a red dress on and her eyes light up
I love to watch her walkin' from across the room
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman
And the way she moves me
She moves me
Oh, she moves me
She's like fire on the mountain
Like some kind of heaven that's pourin' down on me
She's a child
She's a lady
She's got everything that I could ever need
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout a woman and me
She moves me
She moves me
Oh, she moves me
She's like fire on the mountain
Like some kind of heaven that's pourin' down on me
She's a child
She's a lady
She's got everything that I could ever need
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout a woman and me
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that makes me still
There's somethin' 'bout a woman that always will
In Lady Antebellum's song Something About a Woman, the lyrics describe the beauty and allure of a woman in various settings. The song starts with describing a woman wearing the singer's t-shirt with her hair disheveled and no makeup on. The portrayal of her natural beauty is further reinforced with the comparison to a clear blue sky and the colors of the sun at the end of the day. The song also presents the woman as dynamic, describing her as both a child and a lady, while also possessing everything the singer could ever need.
The lyrics suggest that the woman depicted is able to exert a tremendous pull on the singer. The line "She's like fire on the mountain, like some kind of heaven that's pouring down on me" portrays her as a force of nature. The song culminates with the singer realizing that there is still something inexplicably captivating about this woman that will continue to hold his attention.
Overall, the lyrics present a simple yet effective story of a man spellbound by a woman in various forms. The song uses vivid imagery and comparisons with natural phenomena to emphasize the power of the woman's allure.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there's something 'bout a woman
There is a certain quality that women possess that is unique and fascinating.
With my t-shirt on
Even in a casual, relaxed outfit, she still looks beautiful.
Hair in her eyes, no make-up on
Even without any makeup, her natural beauty is striking.
Standin' there smilin' with my coffee cup
Her joy and happiness is contagious, and even the simple things in life like a cup of coffee can bring her joy.
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that's easy to love
Her charm and lovable nature make it effortless to fall for her.
That's a clear blue sky
Her presence brings about a sense of clarity and contentment that can only be found on a beautiful day.
Ain't found nothin' better that'll get you high
Nothing compares to the feeling of being around her and the happiness it brings.
You're the colors of the sun at the end of the day
She brings about the same warmth and radiance as the sun at the end of a long day.
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that makes you feel that way
There is an inexplicable quality about women that evokes such strong emotions.
She's like fire on the mountain
Her passion and energy are intense and all-consuming like a burning flame on a mountain.
Like some kind of heaven that's pourin' down on me
Being with her feels like a dream come true, as if heaven is sending its blessings down upon me.
She's a child
She possesses a youthful innocence and playfulness that is endearing.
She's a lady
She carries herself with grace, elegance, and dignity.
She's got everything that I could ever need
She brings so much joy, love and completeness into my life that I could imagine needing anything else.
Yeah, there's somethin' 'bout a woman and me
The connection between a woman and the singer is so strong and meaningful that it is difficult to put into words.
When she gets fixed up
When she dresses up and puts in extra effort to look her best, it's impossible to take my eyes off of her.
Slips a red dress on and her eyes light up
She exudes confidence and beauty in a striking red dress that makes her eyes sparkle.
I love to watch her walkin' from across the room
Just watching her move is mesmerizing and fills the singer's heart with affection and admiration.
And the way she moves me
Her presence and influence in the singer's life is so powerful that he can't help but be moved and impacted by her.
Oh, she moves me
Her effect on the singer is indescribable, but powerful and positive nonetheless.
Yeah there's somethin' 'bout a woman that makes me still
Her calming presence and radiating joy make the singer feel at peace and still.
There's somethin' 'bout a woman that always will
Her unique and unexplainable qualities will always be something that the singer is drawn to and enamored with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: HILLARY SCOTT, DAVE HAYWOOD, CHARLES KELLEY, CRAIG WISEMAN
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Chelsgirl29
Why does this song have no comments? Its a great tune!
C.W. Dornan
This song has to be about my girl!!