Lady A’s hit song “Need You Now” was a massive success for the country trio, and their live performance of the chart-topper is even more incredible. During the North American leg of their 2012 world tour, Lady A (known as Lady Antebellum) delivered a triumphant rendition of their breakthrough single at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Hillary Scott kicks off the song with her iconic verse, showcasing her genuine talent with a heartfelt vocal performance that surpasses the studio version. When the full band joins in, Charles Kelley takes the stage and adds his soulful voice to the mix.
The combination of these powerful vocals is what propelled “Need You Now” to achieve 11 times Platinum status in the US. You can watch the band’s electrifying performance below.
What makes it interesting is when Scott, Kelley, and rhythm guitarist Dave Haywood harmonize beautifully in the chorus. It doesn’t get any better than this, folks!
The band’s fiery energy is evident in the live recording, with the lead guitarist contributing a stunning slide melody. When a band can deliver such a captivating performance onstage, there’s no denying their undeniable talent.
The video of this performance was a major hit on Lady A’s YouTube channel, accumulating nearly 94 million views and ranking as the third most popular video. Viewers from around the world also showered the video with positive feedback, further solidifying Lady A’s global appeal.
One wrote, “Their voices apart are good vocals but damn when they combine that is pure fire, it’s amazing how they elevate each other’s vocals instead of one surpassing the other.”
Another commented, “It is amazing how some songs just really hold their strength even years later. Do it right the first time and you can be proud of it for years to come!”