Attorneys for the Black Crowes have sent notices to singer Gretchen Wilson, TNT, Sony BMG and J Money Music for copyright infringements.
The Atlanta group claims that Wilson used their material in her song, Work Hard, Play Harder. In addition, American television network TNT uses this song to promote the show Saving Grace.
Work Hard, Play Harder is expected to be on Wilson’s next disc, set for a release at the end of the year.
In a statement, Pete Angelus, the manager for the Black Crowes comments, "We find the musical verses of Wilson’s song to be such an obvious example of copyright infringement that I expect all parties to reach a relatively quick resolution to avoid litigation."
Neither Wilson nor the parties involved have commented on the situation.