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Sugarland Settle Lawsuit With Former Bandmate

AP

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland have reached an out-of-court agreement with their former band member, Kristen Hall, to settle a pending lawsuit which she filed against the duo in July 2008. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a court order was signed on Friday, November 12, in the U.S. District Court in Atlanta, bringing the lawsuit to an end.

Kristen sued her former partners, contending they denied her one-third of the Sugarland partnership after she parted ways with band in 2005. Kristen was involved in writing all of the songs on the band's 2004 debut album, 'Twice the Speed of Life,' which has since been certified triple-platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than three million copies.

When the lawsuit was initiated, Kristen was seeking more than $1.5 million from her former band members. Jennifer and Kristian responded to the lawsuit by saying Kristen's desire to sue was the result of "quitter's remorse."

Jennifer and Kristian were set to head to U.S. District Court in Atlanta today (Monday, November 15) to come to an agreement with Kristen. Terms of the settlement they have reached have not been disclosed.



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Jeff

Meow, such cattiness.

November 18 2010 at 7:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
symynabtch1964

my husband says she would be cute if she would just keep her mouth shut.
i can't stand sugarland

November 16 2010 at 12:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
soonertunes

AP, I have completed projects with Scott Hendricks and Tim DuBois as well as with two of the members of Restless Heart. What, if anything have YOU accomplished? In an auto tune world, there is little left for the future of great music.

November 16 2010 at 11:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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bookjunkie654

Scott Who? Tim Who? Restless What?

November 16 2010 at 11:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mat Carfi

I am with the other guy - the Jennifer is gay/bi? I wanna see that tape...lol - all us men are such jerks - Listen, you write the music, you start the band - you are a partner in a company, period - if you leave, after it has been established, and you have an ongoing body of work still producing profit - then you are entitled until you are compensated... afetr you sign a new contract/new deal - then its over, until then - PAY HER - its hers too....

November 16 2010 at 10:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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cooter.broozer

sir you are correct, well educated answer

February 20 2013 at 11:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
soonertunes

The Country and Pop music audiences have been so dummied down lately that they really expect very little, and Sugarland is LOADED with that. Unpleasant vocals and poor production will now continue to sell downloads.

November 16 2010 at 10:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Todd LeBaron

So you're the judge and jury on talent, hmmm? Let's hear some of your stuff and let US decide if you're any better than they are. They're doing just fine. Do you have some better music perhaps that you're willing to stand behind?

November 16 2010 at 10:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
soonertunes

Yes I do.

November 16 2010 at 10:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
darthebeastmastr

that singer is a dyke ?

November 16 2010 at 10:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
annie32660

Kristen and Jennifer were "partners" and when they broke up, Kristen did not want to stay in the band.

November 16 2010 at 9:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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almedoz

What an ignorant rumor. I wonder if Jennifer's husband at the time had anything to say about it...

November 18 2010 at 9:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
leonard

The point is that she wrote the songs, and an agreement was made to pay her. That is why she sued. Who cares if she is lesbian, a martin, or whatever. That has nothing to do with it.

November 16 2010 at 9:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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bookjunkie654

Would that be a purple martin?

November 16 2010 at 11:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

There is nothing fake about them! You may not like them but they are #3 on Billboard for sales!!!!

November 16 2010 at 9:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carol

I cannot stand Sugarland, especially her, that voice just goes right through me, I think its so fake.

November 16 2010 at 8:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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