Washington
16 September 2008
One of Nashville's most promising new Country acts is Lady Antebellum. During the past year, the trio has had a Number One album, a Top 5 single, and also won its first major industry award. VOA's Mary Morningstar has this report on Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut album.
Lady Antebellum brings together diverse musical influences from rock, pop, Country and rhythm & blues. Charles Kelley was inspired by the music of Joe Cocker and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hillary Scott lists Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and Bonnie Raitt among her favorite singers. And, Dave Haywood grew up listening to 1970s groups like the Eagles and the Allman Brothers Band.
Lady Antebellum is currently opening concerts on Martina McBride's "Waking Up Laughing" tour. On September 10, they were in Nashville to help announce the nominees for the 2008 Country Music Association Awards. In early October, the trio will launch "CMT On Tour 2008" with headliner Jason Aldean.