Lady Antebellum is changing its band name and apologizing to those who have been hurt by their use of the word antebellum.
In an Instagram message on Thursday,the band said that they've been taking the time to learn about injustices, inequality and biases black men and women have faced historically and still face today. After personal reflection and conversations with black friends and colleagues, the band members -- Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood -- decided to drop the word antebellum from its name and will now be known as Lady A.
Antebellum means "before the war," but is widely used to note the time before the American Civil War.