Sugarland

Sugarland began in Atlanta, Ga., as a trio, made up of Kristian Bush, Kristen Hall and, the final addition, Jennifer Nettles, who all knew each other from the city's folk-rock scene. They signed with Mercury Nashville in 2004 and released their debut album, 'Twice the Speed of Life,' the same year. Sugarland's first single, "Baby Girl," became an instant hit -- it landed in the Top 5 and was the highest-peaking debut single for a group since 1991 -- as did their second single, "Something More." Hall left the group in 2005, and the now-duo's sophomore record, 2006's 'Enjoy the Ride', earned them four Top 10 songs, a CMA Award for Vocal Duo of the Year and multiple Grammys and ACM Awards for the No. 1 smash "Stay." While on their 'Incredible Machine' Tour in 2011, Sugarland were preparing to hit the stage at the Indiana State Fair when a devastating stage collapse occurred, killing seven fans and injuring dozens more. Sugarland put on a brave face publicly, but admitted that they were shaken and heartbroken by the experience. In 2013, after two more hit albums and a child for Nettles and her husband, both halves of Sugarland took a break from the duo to pursue solo projects. Nettles' 'That Girl' album was released in January 2014, and Bush's debut solo single, "Trailer Hitch," came out that summer. At the 2017 CMA Awards, the duo hinted at a reunion, and sure enough, in 2018, they released a new album, 'Bigger,' which included "Babe," a collaboration with Taylor Swift. The pair had plans to tour together in 2020, but like virtually every other country act, they had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they balanced out that disappointing news by hinting to fans that they were at work on new music.

Kristian Bush ‘Simply Southern': Sugarland Member Cooks With Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman
Kristian Bush ‘Simply Southern': Sugarland Member Cooks With Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman
Kristian Bush ‘Simply Southern': Sugarland Member Cooks With Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman
While Kristian Bush is known for is work with another leggy blonde -- his Sugarland cohort Jennifer Nettles -- he teamed up with Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman recently for her cooking show, "Simply Southern," on GAC. Though the singer-songwriter is privy to the "secret family recipe" -- he's one of those Bush's, with the baked beans and a loudmouthed dog -- he says the s
Lucy Hale Country Album Gets Serendipitous Support
Lucy Hale Country Album Gets Serendipitous Support
Lucy Hale Country Album Gets Serendipitous Support
Taylor Hill, WireImage While "Pretty Little Liars" actress Lucy Hale and Sugarland member Kristian Bush may seem like a bit of a peculiar match, the pair are kindred musical spirits. Ever since their first meeting at a group dinner with a few other artists, the two have been working on the 23-year-old's leap into the country world...
Jennifer Nettles’ Baby Gift From Kristian Revealed
Jennifer Nettles’ Baby Gift From Kristian Revealed
Jennifer Nettles’ Baby Gift From Kristian Revealed
Jennifer Nettles and husband Justin Miller will welcome their first child any day now. While the mom-to-be is prepping for her little one's arrival, her Sugarland bandmate, Kristian Bush, aims to make her life a lot easier with a gift he's come to love from his own experiences as a parent...
Kristian Bush’s Halloween to Include Songwriters, Zombies and ‘Doctor Who’
Kristian Bush’s Halloween to Include Songwriters, Zombies and ‘Doctor Who’
Kristian Bush’s Halloween to Include Songwriters, Zombies and ‘Doctor Who’
Sugarland's Kristian Bush prides himself on two main things: his parenting and his songwriting. This Halloween, the father of two has had to make a few compromises in order to nurture both of those passions. "I do like to get dressed up and I love to go trick or treating," he tells The Boot, "but this year, I won't be able to go since I'm playing the CMA Songwriters Series in Nashvi
Sugarland Breakup Rumors Put to Rest
Sugarland Breakup Rumors Put to Rest
Sugarland Breakup Rumors Put to Rest
Over the past few months, there has been much speculation about the future of Sugarland. As members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush wrapped up their In Your Hands tour in August, and Jennifer announced the upcoming birth of her first child, rumors began to surface that the pair would be splitting up...
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2012 Performers Announced
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2012 Performers Announced
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2012 Performers Announced
For the third year, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the "CMA Country Christmas" special. The concert event will be taped in front of a live audience at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 3, to air later this year on ABC. In addition to the pregnant songstress, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry and Keith Urban will

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