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Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home
Through all the media scrutiny surrounding the pending lawsuit against Sugarland, a spark of positivity has surfaced. Nine months after the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse, which killed 7 and injured dozens on August 13, 2011, one of the most critically injured concert-goers is preparing to return home after an intense round of rehabilitation.
Sugarland’s Deposition in Indiana State Fair Lawsuit to Remain Confidential
The depositions from Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will remain confidential, according to the latest ruling in the lawsuit against the superstar duo. Part of Nettles' deposition recounting the events of the August 13, 2011 stage collapse in Indianapolis, Ind. was leaked by attorneys earlier this year, but Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin has denied requests to release the full transcripts from both musicians, citing the need for stricter regulations on what is released to the public as his reasoning.
Sugarland Perform ‘Baby Girl’ With 11-Year-Old Aspiring Singer
It looks like Jennifer Nettles isn't the only Sugarland member who wants to spend time coaching young talent. While Nettles is preparing to team up with country hopeful on the ABC reality series 'Duets' this summer, her band member Kristian Bush recently started shaping the career of Alana Springsteen, a talented 11-year-old girl who is an aspiring singer.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Tries Out Potential ‘Duets’ Partners
The four celebrity judges for ABC's upcoming show 'Duets' -- Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke -- have all been scouring the country for dueting partners that they think can stand the heat of the spotlight. And while Kelly Clarkson recently pulled a couple of her top picks on stage with her at a San Diego show, we got a glimpse of a couple videos shot at Nettles' auditions in Las Vegas.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Opens Up About the Impact Dick Clark Had
Dick Clark may not have been a country star himself, but the 'American Bandstand' legend had quite an impact on every genre of music. Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles -- who performed a few 'Rockin' New Year's Eve' shows with Clark -- recently opened up about why Dick Clark should be a celebrated American icon for all music lovers, especially in light of his death.
Sugarland’s Tour Manager Becomes the Focus of Indiana State Fair Lawsuit
The focus of the Sugarland lawsuit concerning the August stage collapse at the duo's Indiana State Fair show is now turned away from the band and instead pointed at their tour manager, Hellen Rollens -- the very woman credited with saving the lives of every band member that tragic day.
Sugarland Never Resisted Delaying Indiana State Fair Concert, Jennifer Nettles Says
While it's possible that Sugarland's tour manager resisted delaying the start of the tragic Indiana State Fair show on the band's behalf last August, the conversation was never relayed to Jennifer Nettles. That's the crux of a partial transcript of Nettles's deposition obtained by the Indianapolis Star.
Daily Roundup: Mindy McCready, Sugarland + More
A report on the stage rigging that collapsed before Sugarland's show at the Indiana State Fair and the duo's response to suggestions that they've purposely delayed the start of legal proceedings are among the top stories in today's Daily Roundup. But Mindy McCready's happy news is the lead story.
Sugarland Plan to Be ‘Honest and Open’ in Indiana State Fair Deposition
Sugarland was scheduled to begin their video deposition today (April 12) concerning the August 13 Indiana State Fair tragedy and the lawsuits suggesting that they resisted delaying the start of their show. Since the collapse that killed seven and injured dozens more, fingers have been pointed at everyone from Sugarland to Mid-America Sound Corp, the company that owned the stage and the light rigging. But the band says no one cares more about getting this resolved than they do.
Review of Sugarland Stage at Indiana State Fair Finds Rigging Wasn’t Up to Code
The stage that collapsed moments before Sugarland was due to begin their performance at the Indiana State Fair last year wasn't strong enough to withstand a 68 MPH gust of wind, as required by code. A 59 MPH gust of wind toppled the light and sound rigging on the night of August 13, but parts of the support system began giving way earlier in the evening.
























