Looking back at when they formed the band 14 years ago, the artists said they originally named the group after the "southern 'Antebellum' style home" where they took their first photos.

Looking back at when they formed the band 14 years ago, the artists said they originally named the group after the "southern 'Antebellum' style home" where they took their first photos.

"As musicians, it reminded us of all the music born in the south that has influenced us…southern rock, blues, R&B, gospel and of course country," they continued. "But we are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referencing the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery."

The stars then noted they "are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen or unvalued."

"Causing pain was never our hearts' intention, but it doesn't change the fact that indeed, it did just that," the statement continued. "So today, we speak up and make change. We hope you will dig in and join us."