Lady Antebellum, also known as Lady A, is an American country music group formed in 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. The group consists of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. They have released nine studio albums, two extended plays, two box sets, and 23 singles, not counting guest appearances or digital-only releases.
In this article, we will explore their discography from 2008 to 2010, which covers their first three albums: Lady Antebellum, Need You Now, and Own the Night. We will look at their songs, their charts, their awards, and their musical influences.
Lady Antebellum is the debut studio album by Lady A. It was released on April 15, 2008, through Capitol Nashville. The album was produced by Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley.
The album features 11 tracks, including three singles: "Love Don't Live Here", "Lookin' for a Good Time" and "I Run to You". The latter became the group's first number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart as well as the number one country music song of the year according to Billboard Year-End chart.
The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised the group's harmonies, melodies and songwriting. It also achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Top Country Albums chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold 2.1 million copies in the US and was certified 2 Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also reached number one on the UK Country Albums chart and number 191 on the UK Albums Chart.
Need You Now is the second studio album by Lady A. It was released on January 26, 2010, through Capitol Nashville. The album was produced by Paul Worley and Lady A.
The album features 11 tracks, including four singles: "Need You Now", "American Honey", "Our Kind of Love" and "Hello World". The title track reached number-one on the country, Adult Contemporary, and Adult Pop Songs charts, as well as number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100 charts. It also won four Grammy Awards in 2011, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The other three singles also reached number one on the country charts.
The album received critical acclaim from critics, who lauded the group's vocal performance, emotional delivery and mature sound. It also achieved massive commercial success, debuting at number one on both the US Top Country Albums chart and the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold 4.2 million copies in the US and was certified 4 Platinum by the RIAA. It also reached number one in Canada and New Zealand, and top five in Australia, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and UK. It won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2011.
Own the Night is the third studio album by Lady A. It was released on September 13, 2011, through Capitol Nashville. The album was produced by Paul Worley and Lady A.
The album features 12 tracks, including three singles: "Just a Kiss", "We Owned the Night" and "Dancin' Away with My Heart". The first two singles both reached number one on the country charts, while the third one reached top five. The album also includes a cover of Aerosmith's "What Could Have Been Love".
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who complimented the group's growth as artists, their diversity of sounds and their catchy hooks. It also achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on both the US Top Country Albums chart and the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold 1.8 million copies in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It also reached number one in Canada and UK Country Albums chart, and top five in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland and UK Albums Chart. It won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2012.
Lady A's musical style has been described as country pop, with influences from rock, soul, R&B and gospel. The group's main vocalists, Scott and Kelley, share lead vocals and harmonize with each other, while Haywood plays guitar, piano and mandolin, and also sings background vocals. The group's songs often deal with themes of love, heartbreak, nostalgia and empowerment.
The group has cited several artists as their influences, such as Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Aerosmith and Bonnie Raitt. They have also collaborated with several artists from different genres, such as Maroon 5, Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker.
Lady A has received numerous awards and accolades for their music. They have won seven Grammy Awards out of 14 nominations, including Best New Artist in 2010 and Best Country Album for Need You Now and Own the Night in 2011 and 2012 respectively. They have also won eight Academy of Country Music Awards out of 26 nominations, including Top Vocal Group four times and Album of the Year for Need You Now in 2011. They have also won seven Country Music Association Awards out of 23 nominations, including Vocal Group of the Year three times and Single of the Year for "I Run to You" in 2009.
In addition to their awards, Lady A has also achieved several milestones in their career. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and over 34 million digital tracks in the US. They have had 11 number one singles on the country charts and one number two single on the Billboard Hot 100. They have also performed at various venues and events around the world, such as the White House, the Royal Albert Hall, the CMA Music Festival and the Super Bowl XLVII pre-game show.
Lady A's discography from 2008 to 2010 showcases their talent, versatility and success as a country pop group. Their first three albums, Lady Antebellum, Need You Now and Own the Night, have sold over 8 million copies in the US and have won several awards, including seven Grammys. Their songs have also topped the country charts and crossed over to other genres, such as pop, rock and adult contemporary. Their musical style and influences have drawn from various artists and genres, such as Shania Twain, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith and gospel. Lady A has established themselves as one of the most popular and influential country music acts of the 21st century.
If you are a fan of Lady A or want to discover their music, you can download their discography from 2008 to 2010 in one file here: Lady Antebellum Discography 2008-2010.rar. This file contains all their albums and songs in high-quality MP3 format, along with album artwork and lyrics. You can also stream their music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or other platforms. Enjoy!
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