Lady A

The band is notable for its significant name change in June 2020. They shortened their name from Lady Antebellum to Lady A to distance themselves from the term "antebellum," which is associated with the slavery-era American South. This decision, however, led to a public dispute with Anita White, a Black blues singer who had performed under the name Lady A for decades prior to the group's name change.

Recently, Lady A has been in the news in connection with major country music events. They were featured performers at the 2025 CMA Awards, where they delivered a holiday-themed performance on the red carpet. Their appearance coincided with other notable moments from the ceremony, including Lainey Wilson being named Entertainer of the Year and various collaborative performances by prominent country artists.