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ACM Party For A Cause: The Joint - Lady A

LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 01: (L-R) Recording artists Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum perform onstage during the ACM Party For A Cause: The Joint at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)

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Dub’s Memories With Kicks99 Guitar Pull Stars Lady A

Lady A are returning to the Kicks99 Guitar Pull this year, for the first time since 2008. Of course, they've been here in the CSRA between 2008 and 2023, but this will be their first Guitar Pull appearance. I've been very fortunate to spend quite a bit of time with Lady A over the years. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?

I remember the first time I had the chance to meet Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood was back in early 2008. They played a show with Luke Bryan out at the Columbia County Amphitheater. Of course, they weren't the big stars they are now, and neither was Luke, they each had maybe one song out at the time.

Lady A and Luke both came back for Guitar Pull in 2008. That night they shined and definitely stole the show. Lady A joined Luke Bryan in the first-ever performance of his song "Do I". Charles and Dave from Lady A finished writing the song with Luke earlier that day. It wouldn't be long before Luke and Lady A's careers would both skyrocket!

Over the next few years, Lady A would come back to Augusta pretty regularly. They brought their tour here a couple of times. They played the opening of the Lady A Pavilion at Evans Town Center Park. Lady A also played Rock Fore Dough back in 2017. That was the last time they've played in the CSRA as a band.

Charles Kelley has played some solo shows here over the past few years, but the Kicks99 Guitar Pull this year will mark Lady A's return to Augusta!

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These are some of my memories with Lady A over the years.

Lady A's First Visit To Kicks99

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They'd just played a show with Luke Bryan in Evans the night before, and they came by the station the next day to visit. As you can see, phone cameras have come a long way since 2008.


Playing JBA IN 2010

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Lady A headlined a show at the James Brown Arena in November of 2010. It was actually the night before our first Guitar Pull at the JBA. That was a long, but fun two days!


Another SOLD OUT show at the JBA

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Every time Lady A comes back to Augusta, they sell out!


Golf And Music

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In 2014, Lady A hosted their Lady A and friends golf tournament and charity golf tournament. That was a really fun day!


Hangin' With Charles

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Charles Kelley has played some solo shows in Augusta a few times, including this one at Rock Fore Dough.


Rock Fore Dough 2017

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This was the last time Lady A played in Augusta as a band. They were on Rock Fore Dough with Darius Rucker and Kip Moore.


Charles At Rock Fore Dough 2022

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Yeah, I know, he's just a little taller than me.

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“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs, Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness, and Augusta local events.