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Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shares First Photo of Newborn Son Magnus

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:39 +0000

Sunday was the first Mother's Day for Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles. She celebrated the holiday with another big first -- she debuted her son Magnus Hamilton Miller, born Dec. 6, 2012.

Kristian Bush Not Sure When Sugarland Will Pick Back Up

Christina Vinson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:00:48 +0000

As Sugarland takes a step back from music to give spunky Jennifer Nettles time to adjust to the demands of motherhood, everyone's wondering if the duo has plans of going their separate ways. Kristian Bush opened up on the details on their decision process, including what's next for the fan-favorite duo.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Family Make the Move to Nashville

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:00:18 +0000

Georgia girl Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has made some major life changes in the past few months. She and husband Justin Miller welcomed their first child, son Magnus Hamilton, on Dec. 6, 2012. They also decided to move their nest from Atlanta to Nashville, purchasing a farm in the area!

Critically Injured Sugarland Fan Makes 'Miracle' Recovery After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:30:28 +0000

One of the fans who was critically injured during a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 is celebrating what amounts to a miraculous recovery. Andrea Voss Vellinga of Pendleton, Ind. is still slowly recovering from the traumatic brain injury she suffered that day, but tells the Evansville Courier & Press, “I’m blessed [...]

Sugarland Perform 'Baby Girl' With 4-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:00:35 +0000

The members of Sugarland got the chance to make a young girl’s life brighter at a recent tour stop in Minnesota. Singer Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter Kristian Bush were performing at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Aug. 8 when they were joined onstage by a very special guest — a 4-year-old cancer patient named Avery.

Indianapolis Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Indiana State Fair Claims

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:57:32 +0000

Stephanie Murry of Indianapolis, Indiana has pleaded guilty to forgery and perjury charges after fraudulently filing a claim with the State Fair Remembrance Fund and the Indiana Tort Claim Fund. The monetary relief aids were in place for victims of last year’s tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse, which claimed seven lives just before a Sugarland concert was scheduled to take place. Murry did not attend the show, but still tried to collect money. She is also accused of falsifying hospital records about her ‘injuries.’

Victims Accept Settlement in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amy Austin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:35:25 +0000

The majority of the victims from the stage collapse at the 2011 Indiana State Fair have chosen to take a settlement offered by the state and two private companies. According to the Associated Press, 51 of the 62 eligible claimants have chosen to accept their portion of the $13.2 million offer, but more could follow.

Evidence Stolen From Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Megan Pacella — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:47:04 +0000

For the past year, attorneys have been preparing to battle over who is responsible for a stage rigging error that caused a stage to collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August, killing seven people and injuring dozens before a Sugarland concert. Unfortunately, now it will be much more difficult to reach a verdict in the case, which goes to trial on April 1, 2014. Last weekend, steel cables that were part of the stage rigging system were stolen from the warehouse where they were being stored with other wreckage from the collapse.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is Pregnant [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:04:37 +0000

Sugarland’s leading lady is about to be stuck like glue to a little bundle of joy. Jennifer Nettles, who married husband Justin Miller seven months ago, just announced she is pregnant with her first baby. “They are thrilled beyond belief,” Sugarland’s manager, Gail Gellman, told PEOPLE Magazine. The 37-year-old Nettles, who is a mentor on [...]

Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:16 +0000

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 Stage That Collapsed Did Not Meet Code [POLL]

Amy Austin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:30:17 +0000

An engineering review released today has found that the stage rigging that collapsed and killed seven people and injuring dozens of fans who were awaiting to see Sugarland perform during last summer’s Indiana State Fair, wasn’t built strong enough to meet state building codes. The Boot reports the Vice President of the Thronton Tomasetti engineering [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Joins Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie as Stars of New Reality Series 'Duets'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:45:26 +0000

Three artists with ties to country music will be amongst the four celebrities to star on ‘Duets,’ a new ABC series that pairs amateurs with well-known singers. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will join Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke on the competition show this summer.

Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:10:20 +0000

Sugarland have long been embroiled in a lawsuit surrounding the August 13, 2011 stage collapse at their show at the Indiana State Fair. Now, responding to lawsuits coming at them, they’re claiming one last time that the incident, which left seven dead and more than 40 injured, was not their fault.

Indiana State Fair Rep Claims Sugarland Resisted Delaying Their Concert Before Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:46 +0000

As courts decide who’s to blame, who to fine and how to learn from the tragic stage collapse that occurred minutes before Sugarland was scheduled to take the stage at the Indiana State Fair last August, one fair executive claims the band resisted any delay in their show.

Two Women Charged for Making False Claims Following Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:48:08 +0000

Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims in order to get free money following the Indiana State Fair stage collapse have been caught — and are being charged. According to Marion County [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Rocks Pantsuits and Sequins on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Sara D. Anderson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:14 +0000

Jennifer Nettles was clearly glowing from the countdown to her big wedding day when she filmed the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special! The Sugarland singer hosted this year’s holiday event by bringing warm yuletide cheer to the crowd — and by wearing festive (may we say daring?) outfits at the show.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Gets Married

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:05:58 +0000

Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles is off the market. The singer quietly married her longtime beau, entrepreneur Justin Miller, in a small ceremony in Tennessee over the weekend. Nettles and Miller have been dating for over two years. PEOPLE reports that Nettles wore an Alexander McQueen gown and wed Miller at a chapel located at the [...]

Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:37 +0000

Victims of the August 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse are seeking justice. Forty-four survivors of the tragedy, as well as family members of those who died in the horrific accident, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against those associated with the production of the show — including Sugarland.

Sugarland And Faith Hill Tangle On Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:39:47 +0000

Last week, Sugarland and Faith Hill debuted their new songs at the CMA Awards. Today, those two songs take on each other on today’s Daily Duel. Take a listen to both songs after the jump. First, here’s the latest from Sugarland featuring Matt Nathanson – ‘Run’ And here’s Faith Hill with ‘Come Home’ Now, [...]

Sugarland to Take Time Off to Relax, Jennifer Nettles Considering Solo Album

Billy Dukes — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:17 +0000

Jennifer Nettles admits that 2011 has been a “tumultuous” year for Sugarland, and hints that it will be some time before she and partner Kristian Bush make their next move. After winning a fifth consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year award at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, Nettles talked about the group’s future to reporters backstage.