Despre Sugarland am aflat cu doar cateva luni in urma, cand am ascultat-o pe Jennifer Nettles cantand Nightswimming al celor de la R.E.M. Si mi s-au parut una dintre trupele cele mai interesante din muzica americana, de la momentul asta. Unii care stiu sa cante live, care stiu sa cante orice, fapt dovedit si de trofeele pe care le strang din ce in ce multe de la mai toate premiile industriei americane.
Ca in viata, Sugarland e acum in centrul unui proces (ajuns intre timp la instanta superioara). Wikipedia sintetizeaza:
The duo was founded in 2003 by Bush and Kristen Hall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), and became a trio when Jennifer Nettles was brought in as lead singer.
In July 2008, Kristen Hall filed a lawsuit for $1.5 million against Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles stating that she was being excluded from sharing profits as had been agreed upon after her departure in 2005 to pursue a solo career.[32] Hall claims to have coined the name of the band and allowed Bush and Nettles to “to obtain equal co-ownership of the trademark and service mark”.[33] Hall’s name is listed on the trademark for “Sugarland.”[33]
Dincolo de toate insa, ramane ideea ca Sugarland stie sa cante. Iata si de ce: