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."
Woman Scorned
Lady Antebellum Lyrics
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She threw a fit and a fern and the "F" word at the both of them
She peppered him with BBs cause she couldn't find the 12-gauge
Said Cindy Lou I know you're husband and there's gonna be hell to pay
There ain't nothing like a woman scorned
There ain't nothing more dangerous than a country girl trading her halo for horns
The neighboors knew they were in for a war
No one slams the door like a woman scorned
Candy came back Bo was zipping up his Levis
She chased him around the kitchen he was trying to apoligize
He dialed a 9 and 1 'fore she landed that left hook
She knocked him out cold Candy's stronger than she looks
There ain't nothing like a woman scorned
There ain't nothing more dangerous than a country girl trading her halo for horns
The neighboors knew who was winning that war
They saw a half-naked bleeding husband who'd been cheating spread eagle on the porch
No one slams the door like a woman scorned
There ain't nothing like a woman scorned
There ain't nothing more dangerous than a country girl trading her halo for horns
And oh she swears all is fair in love and war
Said if you wanna be a dog
I'll treat you like a dog
You're sleeping on the porch
No one slams the door like a woman scorned
The lyrics of Lady Antebellum's song "Woman Scorned" tell the story of a woman named Candy who catches her husband Bo cheating with another woman named Cindy Lou. Candy then proceeds to unleash her fury on both of them, using a variety of weapons including BBs and foul language. The sense of rage and betrayal is palpable in the lyrics, with Candy's actions sending a clear message to her unfaithful husband and the other woman involved.
As the song progresses, we see that Candy is not one to be messed with, as Bo quickly learns when she knocks him out cold with a left hook. The lyrics highlight the power dynamic in relationships and the potential for a scorned woman to become a force to be reckoned with. The chorus repeats the phrase "there ain't nothing like a woman scorned" several times, emphasizing the idea that a woman who has been wronged can be a formidable opponent.
Overall, "Woman Scorned" is a powerful and empowering song that speaks to the experience of many women who have been cheated on or deceived in relationships. It acknowledges the pain and anger that can come with such experiences while also celebrating the resilience and strength of women who refuse to be victims.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy caught Bo in bed with the red head
Candy discovered her husband, Bo, being unfaithful with another woman.
She threw a fit and a fern and the "F" word at the both of them
Candy became angry and cursed at Bo and the other woman, while throwing objects including a fern.
She peppered him with BBs cause she couldn't find the 12-gauge
Candy shot at Bo with BBs, as she was unable to locate her more powerful gun.
Said Cindy Lou I know you're husband and there's gonna be hell to pay
Candy informed the other woman, Cindy Lou, that she knows she is married and there will be consequences.
There ain't nothing like a woman scorned
A woman who has been wronged can be vengeful and dangerous.
There ain't nothing more dangerous than a country girl trading her halo for horns
A seemingly innocent and gentle country girl can become powerful and aggressive when she feels betrayed.
The neighboors knew they were in for a war
The neighbors were aware that a conflict was about to occur between Candy and Bo.
They saw a screaming half-naked waffle house waitress flying off the porch
The neighbors witnessed a partially unclothed Candy yelling and running out of the house in a fit of anger.
No one slams the door like a woman scorned
A woman who has been betrayed can show her anger by aggressively slamming doors.
Candy came back Bo was zipping up his Levis
After being betrayed, Candy returned to find Bo hastily getting dressed.
She chased him around the kitchen he was trying to apoligize
Candy aggressively pursued Bo as he attempted to apologize.
He dialed a 9 and 1 'fore she landed that left hook
Bo attempted to call for help before being hit by a punch from Candy.
She knocked him out cold Candy's stronger than she looks
Candy's physical strength was surprising, as she was able to knock Bo unconscious.
The neighboors knew who was winning that war
The neighbors were aware that Candy was successfully getting revenge on Bo for his infidelity.
They saw a half-naked bleeding husband who'd been cheating spread eagle on the porch
The neighbors saw Bo, who was partially undressed and bleeding, lying on the porch after being caught cheating.
And oh she swears all is fair in love and war
Candy declares that in matters of love and conflict, anything is acceptable in pursuit of victory.
Said if you wanna be a dog I'll treat you like a dog
Candy warns Bo that if he chooses to behave badly, she will reciprocate that behavior towards him.
You're sleeping on the porch
Bo is relegated to sleeping outside on the porch as punishment for his infidelity.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dee
Thank you so much for posting this! I've been looking for a good version of this song for months! :-)
MsDragonChild
Never heard this song before. I love it! I love a good song where the girl shows him whos boss. this has hit my list, right up there with Cheater Cheater, White Lyer, Gunpowder and Lead, Maybe Next Time He'll Think Before He Cheats!
Regina Free
this sounds like some of the things I've done and my daughters name is Candie and she is just like me this is a song for country girls lol
Bella Onice Lerman
Wow,Amazing Song <3
Georgios Loudaros
Great line about her knocking him out cold.. I've seen a younger girl do this for this very reasson
Super_Geek15
luv this song so much
Super_Geek15
luv dis song way to go lady a ! ! !
ShaZAM514
Of course !! Violence and hatred are all the feeble minded can grasp.
kannette62
"beau"can also refer to a boyfriend.
Cassie C
I love this song but cant find it anywhere in there albums