Should Your Children Be Listening to Lady Antebellum? Singer Charles Kelley’s Punk Rock, Leather Biker Antics Raise Concerns
Country music sensation Lady Antebellum is being heralded by adult fans across the nation. This Grammy Award winning act has long been appreciated by families for the refreshing way they celebrate the American heartland with soulful tunes and a clean-cut image. It is a touching counterpoint to the inner city rappers and oversexualized female stars who normally dominate the industry. Along the way, this Southern group has crossed over from the country charts to the pop world, giving heartland decency a broad appeal in our havoc-strewn multicultural environment.
As a result of this newfound popularity, many parents are now taking a closer look at Lady Antebellum and wondering if their message is appropriate for today’s teens. Of particular concern is singer Charles Kelley. The other members of this trio are delightful and impressively edifying as role models for children. Beautiful lead singer Hillary Scott is perky and wholesome, as should be expected of a woman from Tennessee. Her voice soars to inspiring heights one moment and then lulls us to depths of introspection the next. In their videos, Hillary is outfitted in delicately-printed cotton dresses that billow between her legs as she reclines into bales of hay, the sun stroking her expanses of innocent, smooth skin. Keyboardist Dave Haywood, surely the moral compass of this group, is always close by like a playful, younger sibling. He is the handsome, all-American boy with his plaid shirts and adorable vests. Seeing him on that piano bench is just truly heartwarming. There is a yearning innocence to his eyes. One imagines him walking down a farm road in his Levi jeans with the fresh country air tickling the nape of his neck, as he smiles that full-lipped smile that betrays the remarkable virility that makes him saunter so.
Yet vocalist Charles Kelley seems singularly intent on ruining all that good will. This man’s on screen persona and offstage antics unfortunately undermine this otherwise impressive music group. He has pridefully taken up the role of Lady Antebellum’s “bad boy,” prancing about in extremely tight leather jackets and Italian shirts he is unwilling to keep properly buttoned. He hogs the spotlight in Lady Antebellum’s videos, as his two bandmates attempt to hide their shock and disappointment behind him. On stage, he is the flamboyant showman, gyrating his pelvis with urgent hormonal needs. In “Need You Now,” he sings of alcoholism and late night sexual “hookups” with creepy intensity. With “Hello World,” another of the band’s smash hits, he takes music to a dark place by performing on a murky urban street more appropriate for a Law & Order episode than a country music ballad. His poorly-trimmed beard and overly gelled hair are simply not welcome for a star of his caliber, particularly visible in “I Run to You” where the man dominates the screen with his salaciously-revealing v-neck shirt, giving his fellow performers little room to exhibit their talents.
In his personal life, Mr. Kelley has displayed an equally disturbing lack of judgment. Not only does he list punk rock groups like Led Zeppelin and others as his greatest inspirations, he is also a member of a motorcycle gang. Motorcycle gangs have long terrorized America’s small communities. When one thinks of the drug dealing and violent crime associated with the worst of these groups, the Hell’s Angels, Mr. Kelley’s decision seems all the more ill-chosen. These types of violent hoodlums ride into small towns and wreak havoc, smashing shop windows and luring young women to ride on the back of their Harley “Hogs.” They terrorize hardworking families with Main Street showdowns and late night drag races. They drink their beers openly and shout their drunken obscenities into the early morning. Once they have fully undermined the delicate fabric of small town morality, these gangs of Charles Kelley-look-alikes ride off into the sunset seeking the next enclave of innocence to destroy.
One is led to wonder if Dave Haywood or even Hillary Scott have addressed Mr. Kelley’s propensity for scandal. It will be the destruction of this band if he is allowed to continue down this wretched path. They need to purge that one blister or else the infection will spread. Country music fans everywhere are waiting for a resolution to this crisis with baited breath. For parents, it is clear that now is not the time to allow your children to tune in to Lady Antebellum. Despite their success, popularity is no excuse for exposing your children to a life of gang membership and punk rock lifestyles.
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Author: Stephenson Billings
Stephenson Billings is an Investigative Journalist, Motivational Children's Party Entertainer and Antique Soda Bottle Collector all in one special, blessed package! Facebook me here or Fanmail me: StephensonBillings@yahoo.com !
1:22 pm
All I saw was you bitching about a dude that appears in her music videos, not Lady Antebellum herself. Not only that, but you’re the same kind of old fool that believes ‘rock ‘n roll is teh devil!’ and that motorcycle gangs consist entirely of evil people. Yeah, tell that to the local chapter here who just did a charity to raise money for various relief efforts and bigger charity’s. I’m sure that telling these people that they’re spawns of satan will go over quite well with them. Though, considering how you have no balls to speak of, I highly doubt you could get 10 feet near them without running away like a little girl.
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2:21 pm
I dont listen to anything that sounds similar to lady gaga
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10:38 pm
Good plan. She has no skill, nor does most mainstream music. I prefer bands such as Sybreed, System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Rammstein, Tiesto, and the Beatles.
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7:36 am
You forgot D.C. Talk, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patti and Petra though. Good wholesome Christian Rock and Rolling music.
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7:29 am
I love a7x!
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4:05 pm
You have got to be joking me!!!!!!!!!! I came to this site looking for info on the tv show Glee. I was met with the article about Lady A, and as I read it I have to tell you I laughed out loud and then was saddened with disgust. I am a Pastor of a very conservitive church in the heart of the “Bible Belt” and I am a biker. I actually ride on a regular basis and in all my years of being a biker I have yet ot see a “gang” tear up a town, or terrorize anyone – really you guys need to grow up!!
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6:21 pm
Stephenson,
I have to admit, I am not a fan of this type of music. Recently one of my favorite brother-sister Christian ensembles broke apart. I pray everyday for the White Stripes to get back together and spread the message.
I did listen to a few samples and found this music lacking in tonal richness.
Thank you for the kind warning and all that you do.
BB
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6:56 pm
Please do not listen to this story!!! It is completely false!!! Charles is a super nice person and someone kids should look up to!!! Read my other post. Again this article is false!!!
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10:20 pm
How exactly does one listen to written text? Are you using one of those text to voice programs?
If you have complaints about the application, you need to reply to the software company, this is a Christian web site.
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12:00 am
Are you kidding me? The White Stripes? They are a good band and all(I love the song Seven Nation Army) but that is not christian. Pfft, Hypocritial Bigots
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6:44 pm
This is the most false account of Charles Kelley I have ever read!!! This is completely incorrect and has no true information!!! He is NEVER inappropriate on stage. The Hello World video is shot in that area for a reason. Listen to the lyrics of the song and learn the meaning!!! He almost NEVER gels his hair. And what makes you think he has time for a motorcycle gang??? Lady Antebellum was gone on tour around 300 days last year!!! Oh and by the way, Dave wears leather jackets too!!! And so does Hillary! Also, Charles is a college graduate with a 3.8 GPA!!! Next time, you might want to get your facts right. If anything, Charles and Lady Antebellum should be someone you want your kids listening to. Perhaps you should rant about the different artists in the music world that are 1000x as inappropriate as Charles.
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7:07 pm
If it is reported by Mr. Billings, it is fact.
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7:12 pm
No, none of this is fact. I have been to a concert, and he certainly does NOT do any inappropriate things. Does he have any proof he is in a gang? Does he have any proof for anything?
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7:16 pm
Hi Jessica, this website is intended for Christian parents making tough choices for their children. Maybe it would be more appropriate for you to forward this link to you Mom so she could help you chose the right bands to listen to? Clearly this one does not set a good, wholesome example for you young people. Best of luck sport!
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7:22 pm
Well this article really upsets me because none of it is true! My mother knows about Lady Antebellum and has been to a concert with me. She agrees that Charles is never inappropriate and a great person!
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7:26 pm
Billings, for the last time, nobody above the age of four appreciates being called “sport”, especially not girls!
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10:55 pm
You, my dear sir, are a moron. Done. Dead. Buried. Glad you are getting the publicity you wanted by posting this ridiculous joke of an article. Thanks for that. Now we all know what a moron you are.
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9:09 am
Then you are clearly setting the wrong example for parents to follow. Lady Antebellum songs are more clean than most of the mainstream music out there. Have you heard the songs that most teens listen to. Those songs are X rated compared to Lady A songs. Have you heard “Just A Kiss”? It talks about waiting for sex until you know its right. Well thats what kids need to hear! Stop bashing people you have not clearly researched and you know nothing about!
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4:14 pm
Hey, author. It’s bad that his is a Christian website because I swore one of the ten commandments were to not lie. Charles Kelley may not be the best guy in the world, but what do you expect him to be like? Jesus? Because no one is perfect. He doesn’t even ma choices for music videos and they ALL wrote need you now. Including the way it’s sung. They are one of the few bands my Christian mom let’s me listen to. And she is a bible freak(in a good way) and she thinks Charles is a good guy, and I show her videos of him alll the time. Actually learn about Charles before you trash him. He’s christain too you know? Do you even know lady antebellum, or do you just despise them before you got to know THEM(not the music) I think next time you write an article stick to facts and let’s not turn research into persuading people through lies and insults. You didn’t mention how charles is happily married, giving, sweet hearted, or charitable. You couldn’t even give facts on hills or Dave. You don’t know them, what If I decided I hated you and wrote a whole article about how much you are jealous of Charles. You wish you could wear your shirt unbuttoned(like 2 buttons) and sing without people screaming. You’re a great guy right? Making the strong weak doesn’t make the weak stronger. Abe Lincoln said that. Or maybe you hate him too because “his beard is unkept”?
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10:41 pm
You’re almost as stupid as Wheatley is portrayed to be!
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11:03 am
I have never tried drugs or alchohol, and don’t choose hang with those who do. I am an engineer by trade, though I am also a free lance writer and musician. The way this article is written, is so juvinile. it was more like an Inquirer article than a real genuine review of this great artists gifts. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Most religious people are cruel and judgemental. So afraid someone is going to take something of theirs away. I’ll stick to living my life without praising anything but the good intentions of great artists like Charles Kelley. You are a danger to all Americans, Mr. Billings. Good luck. You are very creepy. I wouldn’t want my grandchildren reading this article. I wouldn’t want them to know there are evil people like you breathing such hatred.
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10:08 pm
This whole website is a joke. Praise or condemn? Who are you to condemn someone? Ridiculous. Also, You claim to be Christians, yet you are so quick to criticize the members of this band based on stereotypes. Hypocritical if you ask me. Do your research a little more on this band and you will learn the truth. and seriously since when did things such a’s leather jackets become such a terrible thing? Ha seriously grow up people
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10:08 pm
I’m not a teenager or anything and I’m gonna tell you I’ll be proud if my kid listen to music like Lady Antebellum You sure was so busy bashing on them that you didnt stop to listen to the messages behind some of their songs as Hello World / Never Alone / One Day you will…
My advice to you? get a life. because God always say don’t judge what are doing with him? you need some help
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10:15 pm
You clearly don’t know about this band. They had their start with a song called never alone. Listen to the lyrics and I’m sure you will change your mind. Also, while some hit singles speak of drinking and what not, when compared to songs that you hear in different genres are so much more explicit. Take s&m for example. That song can be heard being sung by millions of people and most, including myself, probably didn’t or still don’t know what it means. So I think before you bash this bands wonderful music you should do your research and really put things into a bigger picture. If I’m going to hell for listening to lady a (which is quite a joke) then I’m happy to be there!:) lady a love allllll day!
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4:00 pm
Again, I need to inform you kids that this site is meant for parents. I know you love your music groups, but most of you are too young to understand the awful messages they’re secretly sending to you. This group in particular is dangerous because they look so nice, but really underneath they’re creepy. I just want what’s best for you. Isn’t there some nicer stuff you can enjoy? Or maybe you should be focused on schoolwork and sports, not boy bands.
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4:48 pm
I take offense to that. I am 20 years old, have successfully completed two years of university course work with honors and can listen to whatever music I choose. Lady antebellum is not “creepy” but what is is your assumption that everyone who listens to them is not okay. So before you assume that I and several others are too young to understand this music, think again. I know what they are singing about and am proud. While you can claim all you want that what is in this music is not good, the truth will be told eventually.
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7:49 am
Lady A is a boy band?! omfg! Really?! So Hillary is a transvestite?! Really. Get your facts straight genious. This is an awesome group. You hit on BOTDF because they have naughty lyrics. Ok. I can get that. You’re an adult, and very few adults get BOTDF. You guys hit on Tokio Hotel because Bill is supposed to be the Anti-Christ and what-not. Well here we go, a decent group that carries no hidden messages, and you hit on them too! What the hell is wrong with you guys. I get that this is a “site for parents” but did you know that i showed this very site to my mother and she BLOCKED it. As in you can’t pull it up on our home laptop. Lady A isn’t a boy band, Tokio Hotel isn’t satanic, and BOTDF may be vile, but who gives a flying rat’s ass?! And yeah, love our music because most of the times the music that we listen to expresses US. It expresses the feelings that are too hard to handle. And I am very surprised that you didn’t call him a ‘homogay’. I was looking forward to jumping on you for that as well. I do get that this site is satire, but there are fools who think it is true. Don’t worry about the people ranting and raving against it, you need to be worried about the ones that agree whole-heartedly.
“This group in particular is dangerous because they look so nice, but really underneath they’re creepy”
They look so nice because they are so nice.
Underneath your the one who is creepy. Calling kids you most likely don’t even know “sport” and then if they manage to piss you off you call them a ‘cretin’ or a ‘creep’.
What ever happened to Love thy neighbor? At least the wiccans are accepting. And can’t wait to see you upstairs when God (if there is one) reads out of his book and says “Stephenson Billings, you have slandered and lied, and driven people from My path. You are hereby damned.” Because people like you are what make me doubt the existence of God sometimes.
Yours truly,
Lauren
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7:50 am
Just noticed i misspelled Genius.
Sorry bout that.
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10:26 pm
Love to see where you got this information from. What a joke. Good luck to all of you out there who turn to this guy to guide your decisions on what your children should listen to. While it’s tempting to come back to this site for laughs in the future, I’ll take some advise from lady antebellum themselves. ” I’m gonna do something better with the time I’ve been given and I’m gonna try to touch a few hearts In this life and leave nothin leas than something that says I was here.” <3
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11:03 pm
This article sure is gonna make me stop listening to lady antebellum! … Not! Terrible that you would write articles like this to better your image. Sorry to say, sir, that you are highly incorrect with your info here!
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11:14 pm
This article is the biggest and most ficticious piece of crap I’ve read all week. It sickens me that anyone can be a “journalist” by just the push of a button. Do your research because I am sure any patent would rather the TRUTH as apposed to an article full of things to “scare” parents on what their children should and should not be listening to. I hope the parents that read this article are aware it’s THEIR job to decide what’s good for their children and research themselves and not go by the ramblings of a psychotic tool that has a complex.
Also touching the “fact” of a motorcycle gang…my aunt and uncle ar in their 50′s and sixties and they belong to an all Christian Motorcycle group. Theyride and help other motorist when they see they are in distress.
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11:28 pm
I’m a young person of legal age who can make my own decisions and don’t need a website a’s such to tell me what I should and should not listen to. With that said, I sympathize for individuals who use this website as a tool to make moral decisions solely because the information posted here is very one sided and often false. You can’t hide kids from everything forever, and in my opinion lady antebellum’s music is the least of concerns so stop judging them. As a proud fan, I stand up for lady a when I say that this article is phony and ridiculous.
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11:30 pm
Thanks for the heads up Mr. Billings. I will be reviewing my children’s play lists tonight to make sure that none of this dangerous filth is there.
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11:37 pm
Before you remove it, actually do what a real parent should do and listen to the actual music and not base a description on false information that has been handed to you by someone that is just out to get a little fame saying he’s “Christian” to hide things.
I hate how the word just BLINDS people. “Oh he’s a Christian so he MUST be telling the truth!”. FALSE.
A lot of their songs have amazing messges! “I Run To You” is all about paying it forward and doing GOOD deeds for others. Even the little things for people you don’t even know.
“One Day You Will” is about coping with a really hard loss in your life.
“Never Alone” is an amazing ballad of encouragement.
“I was Here” is about accomplishing dreams.
I don’t know ANY parent that wouldn’t want those messages brought to their children no matter what age they are.
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11:55 pm
“Paying it forward” sounds like the kind of prostitution that I am protecting my daughters from.
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12:01 am
Prostitution??! NO. It’s about helping people in need. They work with various charities, helping to raise money and work. Most recently they where part of “Music Builds” an event that raised money for victims of the latest natural disasters in the south east. Last tear the donated the sales from their fan club to help with the Nashville Floods. This year they are having their party at an elm school and donating the money to the schools music program to enrich lives. They’ve been a part of the Standup2Cancer event.
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9:59 pm
Finally, someone on this website that makes sense. I “like” this.
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11:36 pm
Dear Mr. Billings
Thank you so much for this article. Just thank you. Thank you for making me laugh so hard I pissed myself. Thank you for making me take my Rebecca st. James cd off my shelf because she was posing next to a pole which means she’s a stripper. I also took down my nicole nordeman cd because she was wearing a v neck. God forbid my son see that v neck. Whew.
Thanks for being so judgmental and making my decisions for me. According to the other comments, you are God and know what’s best. Can’t wait to read how to spot a masturbator so I can spot them at the playground in McDonald’s .
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11:40 pm
OH MY GOODNESS! To whomever wrote this: YOU ARE AN IDIOT!
GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!
1. You should be praising Charles for being of of the less than 50% of Americans who is happily married and very faithful to his wife!
2. There’s nothing wrong with how he dresses! Nothing “immoral” is showing. Enough said.
3. He doesn’t hog the spotlight. ever. Hillary, Dave, and Charles are given pretty equal camera time (although depending on who is lead singer, he or she may get a bit more time. BECAUSE HE?SHE IS SINGING!)
4. “Need You Now” isn’t supporting alcoholism. The character in the song is simply upset and it is quite common to drink a bit more when upset over a relationship. Also, the song could be taken another way other than hook-ups. You could say that characters are upset over a break-up an, although they fell pressured to stay broken-up, they want get back together (not in a sexual way) and fix the broken relationship.
4. “Hello World.” Really? You’re gonna attack THIS song? Clearly you have no idea what they are saying in this song! In it he starts putting his life back together by going to church and praying to God. How is that against your morals? And the setting of the video shouldn’t mean anything wrong! It is perfect for the video.
5. Are you really attacking Led Zeppelin? Do you realize how many Christians listen to them? and their faith is strong!
6. There is nothing wrong with riding a motorcycle either. The youth pastor at my church rides one! And your stereotype about the motorcycle gangs is ridiculous! There are motorcycle gangs that even promote Christianity!
7. Clearly you haven;t heard their newest single (which Charles had a large role in writing) called “Just A Kiss.” The song is about waiting for sex because doing it too early is just going to ruin a relationship. So clearly Charles is following that much of your morals.
Also, I’d just like to say that articles like this is why so many people hate the church. You blurt out “facts” which are completely false! And then you are using them to influence other people. I mean, really! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! And stop hating on musical groups like Lady Antebellum! They do nothing wrong, so you make things up to hurt them.
I think this article you wrote is stupid, and I think that you’re seriously messed up in the head. I just hope that people don’t actually stop listening to Lady Antebellum because of this. They would be missing out on something great.
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12:52 am
Dear Dre…..Dead, DEAD DEEEEAAAAAD! Your comment made this article even more comedy than it already was. I can’t lie when I say that I laughed so I hard I almost fell in the floor. This man chose a subject he knew would get attention and wrote about it. He knows how the media works and he has succeeded at using it to his advantage. My personal fave is “looking for a good time” which makes Hillary a whore too…so can we write the next one about her please please pleeeeaase?! So I can have some humor in my life when the world doesn’t end saturday. *Goes and throws all my leather pants away* Dang and I really loved those too. Welp…going to strip my iPod of all songs that mention taking a drink, ronald mcdonald, and pelvic thrusting. And to pray I don’t dream of scary clowns like this one. Peace
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7:31 am
Who knew this billings guy was God? News to me! Hahahahaha go listen to this music with your own ears, people, and you will learn that a lot of songs have wonderful meanings. As for the “author” of this blog, stop being lazy and do real research not based off of false stereotypes. It’ll do everyone a favor and spare us from the false information that is this article.
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8:02 am
Mr. Billings has never once claimed to be God. Ifind it offensive that you even suggest that he said that. Stephenson is just a vessel through which God can share his truths with Humanity. Do everyone a favor and stop bearing false witness against Stephenson Billings, That is one of the Ten Commandments.
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9:01 am
I can’t believe the author of this article is going to bash such sweet people. Clearly the author has not done any research prior to writing this article. Dave and Hillary opening talk about God. Go see their fans site ladyantebellum.com. Their songs are about loves lost, loves gained, life, friends, etc. Their songs are true. They are talented singers and songwriters and do not deserve this bashing they received in the article. In fact their latest song “Just A Kiss” is about waiting for sex in a relationship. And Need You Now is not promoting drinking. The song is about missing the person you love.
So what if Charles rides a motorcyle. Riding a motorcycle does not make you a gangster. Stop stereotyping people. And besides how would he even have the time to be in a gang with traveling at least 300 days a year. Most people probably wouldn’t even know he rides a motorcycle if it wasn’t for the CHARITY ride he participates in during CMA Fest with many other country music singers.
As for Hello World. Stop and listen to the lyrics. Its about going to church and praying. Family music.
As for the comment that they drink their beers openly. Well all three of them are well over the legal drinking age. There is nothing wrong with a person having a drink now and them. Their private lives need to be left alone. Has nothing to do with the music. Lady Antebellum has become popular and now being bashed and tore down.
To the author, next time do your research before bashing people you know nothing about and get your facts straight before writing stuff that is slanderous about them. To @anonymous above, I agree with you 100%.
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11:04 am
You have got a lot of nerve posting something so false about someone you don’t know anything about. Maybe you should check your sources before you post false things.You obviously have no idea what you are doing.I am a proud Lady Antebellum fan and believe that Lady Antebellum are the most amazing, heartfelt people out there.And for you posting this stupid article i love Lady Antebellum even more.You must have way too much time on your hands because you must be jealous of Charles Kelley because you is much more a man than you are. And by the way Hillary and Dave both wear leather jackets sometimes too,you wanna bash them too. And Maybe you should go pick up a copy of both thier albums and listen to them.And you know what when i have kids, i will make sure they listen to Lady Antebellum’s music.Because there isn’t a single thing wrong with thier music.So to the author, Get A Life! And to Charles, Dave and Hillary u guys rock and I love you guys!!
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3:55 pm
Please don’t be so obnoxious and pushy. It makes it hard for anyone to believe your rambling nonsense. This is a perfectly reasonable article. You seem to be taking all this far too emotionally. I have to wonder how young you are and what this music has done to you. Sad…
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1:56 pm
sounds like someone is just jealous of his amazing looks! what other reason would you have for looking at his low vneck shirts that are so revealing(of his hotness! haha) and criticizing his ability to wear leather pants and jackets and do a darn good job doing it. just because he is a successful man doesnt mean you need to bash him and his bandmates with false information.
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3:53 pm
Your comment doesn’t make any sense. This is an important topic for parents to discuss with their kids. I think maybe you have a problem accepting the truth. You should take a look at yourself and ask why you’re so obsessed with his “amazing looks.”
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8:03 am
Might be odsessed cause he is damn close to a sex god.
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10:46 pm
The jackass author’s actual profession is in the children’s party entertainment industry (i.e. – he’s a clown, literally). Let’s see, Billings…it’s 10:45 CST as I type this. How many boys have you inappropriately touched today? You better get to work. You still have roughly 19.25 hours until the earth bursts into flames. That’s more than enough time to add to that sex offender rap sheet of yours.
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11:00 pm
The way that you condemn this individual just by the way he dresses and performs saddens me. I thought we were past those days of being scandalized by the smallest things. I don’t even listen to Lady Antebellum, but I pity them for the things you are saying about them. Just because kids listen to their music doesn’t mean they are going to turn out as some scruffy, gyrating celebrity. And if so, is that as big a problem as you are making it? Isn’t self expression a good thing? How about this, YOU tell the kids of America today how to look, act, and feel. They’ll get right on it. Because you are obviously an authority on how everyone should behave. Write a song about it, maybe someone will write an article on you, saying how judgmental and small-minded you are.
P.S. If I told you I was wearing a leather jacket right now, would you pray for my soul?
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11:32 pm
Shame on you Mr Billings, your article describing Charles Kelly’s tight Levis in detail gave me impure and homosexual thoughts. I have gone 7 years straight and now I feel weak.
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1:44 am
Im 42,a Christian, and proud to be a Lady A fan!!!
Please listen to the lyrics of their songs. They do NOT promote alcohol, drugs, sex, or anything a parent needs to be worried about. My children are going to 2 Lady Antebellum concerts with me and my husband. My brother and niece are going to the other concert with us.
Yes, there are things I don’t let my children watch or listen to and Lady Antebellum is NOT in that category!!!!
I know people who ride bikes and are members of motorcycle clubs. It doesn’t make them bad people just because they ride a “bike”.
Maybe you are just jealous of Lady Antebellum’s quick rise to fame but STOP bashing them and leave them alone!!
All of their songs are amazing!!!! They have done a lot of amazing things helping people in need and donating money, time, ect. GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!!!
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6:10 pm
I am a faggot.
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9:29 pm
This article is borderline homo-erotica. Mr. Billings, you are clearly a perv or a closet homosexual.
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8:08 am
I know! I loved the full lips comment
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9:48 pm
Go fuck yourself Steve.
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10:01 pm
I’m far more concerned about Miley Cyrus turning all of our young girls into heroin addicted whores.
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10:10 pm
Let’s focus on what’s really important here, people. Yes, Charles Kelley is smokin’ hawt! But he needs to eat a meal or two.
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7:02 am
As a parent I would have more of a problem with my children listening to the rubbish coming out of your mouth than the songs Lady Antebellum sing. I’d be happy if my daughter listens to quality music like Lady A than half the rubbish on radio.
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7:47 am
As a Christian, I would rather call CPS on you than allow you to let your children listen to this horrible nonsenical music. It pains me to see un-wed teen mothers like you, teaching your children that bands like this are a “good” influence when they are clearly not. I will pray for you.
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8:40 am
Actually I am married and Christian and unfortunately not a teenager any longer if you must know. You can not for a second go blaming pop culture for the way children turn out, it falls onto the parents and the morals they instill on the kids, I grew up around it yet I had enough decency in myself to not be swayed by it. I pray for close minded people like yourself.
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11:50 pm
Amazing that as Christians, some of us feel the right
to judge and degrade others. Check your Bible…Jesus LOVED and befriended all kinds of sinners! In fact, He died for one like me!
I would let my child listen to Lady A way before I’d let her be around hypocritical and judgmental people like you. Shame on you…”God loves PEOPLE more than anything!”
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8:27 pm
SHUT UP! Im 13!!!!!! I LOVE Charles! and The Whole Lady A Gang! Charles is SOOOO nice and who cares if he likes that stuff its not ur opinion!!!! Im a child and i listen and watch vids about him!!! DO U THINK I CARE it HIS life NOT yOurs!!!
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9:40 am
Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog? My blog is in the exact same niche as yours and my users would really benefit from some of the information you present here. Please let me know if this alright with you. Thanks!
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10:14 pm
I SERIOUSLY DON’T KNOW WHO IN THE WORLD YOU ARE BUT YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY INSANE AND HAVE GONE OFF THE DEEP END. seriously, go waste your time writing articles about the rappers, etc. who really do have crude lyrics instead of using it on lady antebellum. i have been a hardcore fan for years and will always be one. how dare you critique charles or even the other two. the three of them were the nicest people i’ve ever met and i think it’s time you go see a psychiatrist and get some help for your serious derangement.
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