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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 [...]

Indiana State Fair Will Pause to Remember Stage Collapse Victims on August 13

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:00:36 +0000

To pay respects to the seven killed and dozens injured, the Indiana Sate Fair will cease all activity on August 13 at 8:46PM, a year to the date and time of the horrific state collapse involving country super duo Sugarland. “The fair stops,” says Cindy Hoye, the State Fair Commission and Executive Director, according to [...]

Sugarland Never Resisted Delaying Indiana State Fair Concert, Jennifer Nettles Says

Billy Dukes — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:35 +0000

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.

Sugarland Plan to Be 'Honest and Open' in Indiana State Fair Deposition

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:02:02 +0000

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.

Sugarland Allowed to Give Video Deposition in Indiana State Fair Case

Billy Dukes — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:30:27 +0000

Lawyers for both sides agreed that Sugarland could give their deposition in lawsuits stemming from last August’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair offsite, via video. The band will sit down to record next week in Charleston, W.V. The Indy Channel reports that attorney Ken Allen confirmed April 12 and 13 as the dates [...]

Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:20 +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 Teen Paralyzed at Sugarland Show Talks Life After Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:00:01 +0000

An Indiana State Senate Committee is considering adding another $5 million to the compensation given to victims of last August’s stage collapse at the state fair, which occurred just before country duo Sugarland was due to perform. But one local teenager, who was partially paralyzed as a result of the tragedy, appeared in court to talk about how his life has been changed since then — or as he puts it, how the quality will forever be “measured as in before Sugarland and after Sugarland.”

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:58:46 +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 — Tue, 27 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 Addresses Indiana Stage Collapse in Moving Open Letter

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:24:45 +0000

After experiencing the terror, confusion, and sadness of last Saturday night’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, the members of Sugarland are understandably shaken up. And while their tour continues, the band’s thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and their families.

In a heartfelt open letter posted on their website, Sugarland addressed the incident, trying to put their feelings into words and explaining their plans to honor those who died while continuing to sort out the events that led to the collapse.

Sugarland's Road Manager Credited With Saving The Band's Life

Frank Seres — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:56:05 +0000

Sugarland is feeling very fortunate to have survived the Indiana State Fair stage collapse last weekend that killed 5 and injured dozens. Under most circumstances, Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush and the band would have been on that stage the moment it came down. Instead, they were backstage - thanks to a last minute decision by their road manager.

Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:30:12 +0000

Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.