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Sugarland Sued Over Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:17:37 +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 Issues Letter After Indiana Fair Tragedy

Ken Hayes — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:17:04 +0000

Sugarland has issued a letter to everyone about planning a private memorial for those lost in the Indiana Fair tragedy.

Dear Fans, Family and Friends,

We have taken a couple of days to try and even begin to emotionally process the magnitude and gravity of the tragedy in Indiana on Saturday. While the path to healing from this type of trauma and loss is long and winding, we wanted to reach out and update you on where we are and how we are.

Last Minute Decision Saves Sugarland

Chris Allen — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:44:19 +0000

I knew when I saw the images and videos of the stage falling it was bad, then I wondered what band it was that was supposed to play and why they weren't hurt.

It came down to seconds and one instinctive decision that may have saved the lives of country duo Sugarland and others at the Indiana State Fair where five people died when a stage collapsed.