Lady A Backstage: Going To Kansas City

These two photos were taken inside the Kansas City, Mo. Sprint Center in the dining area while everyone was socializing and relaxing a bit. Note the oil paintings from a local artist behind Hillary of artists that have performed at the venue. (Photo Left) Lady A’s Hillary Scott (R) with college friend Brittany Moses (L); (Photo right) Lady A’s Charles Kelley (R) with Steve Buchanan (L), President Opry Group, Gaylord Entertainment.

While most everything focuses on the tour and its immediate needs, artists must also look to the future. That’s why it’s not uncommon to find some of Nashville’s top songwriters tagging along working on songs with the artists. (L-R) Marv Green, who co-wrote the Kix Brooks hit “New To This Town”; Susan Stewart, South Regional Director, Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy; Tim Nichols co-writer of “Live Like You Were Dying”; Jason Sellers, who cowrote the Jason Aldean/ Kelly Clarkson duet “Don’t You Wanna Stay?”; and CMT Sr. VP Music Strategy Leslie Fram.

After the show Lady A surprised Thompson Square’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson—part of the tour—with a cake to applaud their ACM award as Vocal Duo of the Year. The playful moment took place at club La Bellum which is the tour “hangout.” Inside was a ping pong table that travels everywhere with the production plus an island bar area. (L-R) Dave Haywood, Keiffer and Shawna Thompson, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley.