Lady A reflects on their most memorable moments in country music, including both their best and worst days. With numerous CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and Grammy Awards under their belt, Lady A has solidified their place as one of the most successful country groups in history during their nearly two decades together.
The story of how they met is quite common: Hillary Scott saw Charles Kelley at a bar and remembered him from his Myspace profile. This was back in the early 2000s. In a recent episode of Taste of Country Nights, they discuss their journey in the music industry and how quickly they have achieved success.
I inquired the group to share their most memorable and challenging experiences in the country music industry. Kelley was the first to share her story.
"When we had the opportunity to perform at the CMAs for the first time, we chose to sing 'Love Don't Live Here.' It was a moment where I felt like I couldn't believe that it was really happening," he explains.
Scott cherished a very special memory with his best friend.
Her favorite memory was when they were invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.
Dave Haywood followed up on Scott's response by expressing his agreement with her.
The first time we performed at the Opry, our families all traveled to be there, making it a very memorable and emotional experience. It was a truly special moment for us.
However, things have not always been easy and pleasant for Kelley. They remember a specific day that stands out as one of their worst experiences, as they were left stranded when it could have been a great day.
"Ugh, it's frustrating to learn that 'Run to You' reached the top spot on the charts while our bus broke down on the roadside."
Scott recalls a very difficult day when she and the group, along with many other artists in country music, found out about the passing of producer and Lady A co-writer Busbee. She describes this as a very heartbreaking experience.
Haywood recalls a difficult moment in his country music career when Kelley unintentionally struck Scott in the mouth with the microphone, a mishap that did not involve Haywood himself.
Scott described how his lip was injured accidentally by Charles Kelley during a performance at the San Antonio Rodeo. The incident occurred on a rotating stage when they collided and Charles' elbow or wrist struck the bottom of Scott's microphone, causing it to hit his lip.
"Then suddenly we started singing 'Need You Now'," she explains, "and it became really intense… we were really getting into the performance and he pointed out, 'You have blood on your teeth'."
The story made all three members of Lady A laugh, suggesting that it has become a cherished memory over time. If you want to listen to the complete and unedited interview, you can find it on Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, or any platform where you listen to podcasts. Just search for it and enjoy!
Evan Paul hosts a radio show called Taste of Country Nights, which airs on over 120 country radio stations across the country from 7PM to midnight every night. He features the latest in country music and conducts interviews with popular artists such as Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan Wallen, and more.
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