Comments on: The Malec Minute: Sugarland Lawsuit Sheds Light on Hall’s Departure

By: BugsMeany

BugsMeany — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:16:27 +0000

Just found this thread and doubt anyone still reads it, but come on, Jennifer Nettles is “not particularly attractive”? That’s one of the craziest things I’ve seen on the Internet, which is saying something. She’s gorgeous and I doubt you could find 2 people out of 100 who would disagree.

I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, so I think image had more to do with it than orientation. Sugarland is far easier to sell as a duo: the beautiful blonde singer, the funky looking guy with a guitar. They sing face-to-face on stage, they jump around together during the more up-tempo songs. The blunt truth is that an overweight, average-looking woman (gay or straight) is an awkward addition.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:08:07 +0000

Well, that is just publicity as they are NOT touring currently, nor is anything listed on the CMT Sugarland Tour Schedule, or the “Official” Sugarland tour Schedule, except a gig in August, 2009…9 months away!

I guess you have to talk about up coming tours for publicity, if you have no current tours or anything happening to give you publicity.

Interesting, why would a Country Music Act be playing at a New Orleans Jazz Festival? Makes no sense.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:21:37 +0000

They have a few festival dates scheduled for next year.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:03:49 +0000

Well, it looks like Sugarland may have been stopped from touring as there is NOTHING on their schedule, nor has there been anything for a while. I don’t think they would have no scheduled tours unless there was merit with the lawsuit that is unknown to the public at this point.

By: Don Summers

Don Summers — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:30:02 +0000

as a musician myself for over 30 years i think the lawsuit is unfounded. she is entitled to her royalties for the songs that she has written. but after leaving the band they are under no obligation to pay her anything else. and in my opinion she did not contribute musically on stage to the band. as a song writer she does a great job and has proven that. as far as her being gay. that is up to her but she should have understood that that image in country music could have a negative impact.. maybe better decisions could have been made on her part. and if in fact the band did ask her to leave because of that image, i can’t say that i blame them. the goal is to be a a success and it is up to you to decide which image you want to display, your lifestyle.. or your professional image. if they do not match you have to pick. just my opinion for whatever it is worth…

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:13:18 +0000

It isn’t unacceptable at all, it’s business. Life is hard, and you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. But on the other hand, I definitely agree with you that she deserves her just fair if she had some sort of agreement with the band and they did not keep their end. More to her if she can bring it to the forefront and do everything in her power to stick it right back at them if they were stupid enough to not follow the agreement. You’ve got to look out for number 1.

By: Country Music Fan

Country Music Fan — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:38:20 +0000

Well Drew yes you are not only cold but callous also, in this day age to descriminate againt some for any reason is unexceptable anywhere so open youor eyes and see the real world of change and join us, As long as she is now getting her just deserts for her part in the group and bringing it to the forefront of country music.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:04:18 +0000

John Rich sang on quite a few album tracks but “Heartbroke Every Day” was his only song to feature him on leads. It peaked in the Top 20 or 30. He was fired but it was a mutual agreement to go separate ways. He did, however write “Say When” and “Come Crying To Me”

By: leeann Ward

leeann Ward — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:11:15 +0000

I can imagine that Rich wouldn’t fit too well with the guys from Lonestar. From what I’ve gathered, Richie McDonald has somewhat of an inflated ego, but we all know about John Rich’s ginormous ego.

I have no doubt that you’re right about the happenings there; it’s not something that I followed closely at all.

By: The Confessor

The Confessor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:47:12 +0000

Leeann, I just took a second listen to the song, and you’re obviously right. The confusion was due to an inability to remember a corresponding visual that would have made it clear (I don’t think there was a corresponding music video), a somewhat lower vocal part than was usual for Richie enforcing a slightly modified tone, and what seems to have been a pretty crappy audio version on Youtube that I used for “confirmation”.

I apologize for that inaccuracy, but I think the rest of my observations are in line with what the players have stated publicly.