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Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks Goes Solo [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:57 +0000

It's been ten years since the Dixie Chicks' scandal rocked the country music world. It was March 10th of 2003 that Natalie Maines told a London audience that was she "ashamed that the President of the United States (George W. Bush) is from Texas." And since that time, it's been a mixed bag. There have been major successes and major disappointments for the trio. Among the successes, fivetrophies at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Their comeback effort, Taking The Long Way, was named Best Album and Best Country Album. Their defiant anthem "Not Ready to Make Nice" was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year. And the group won the award for Best Country Vocal Duo or Group. Among the disappointments, the Accidents and Accusations Tour, which launched the same year. Ticket sales were strong in some parts of the country . . . a total bust in others. Some dates were moved from arenas to smaller venues. Some dates were canceled outright. While the industry had welcomed them back with open arms, many of their fans had not. For the Chicks, things just haven't been the same. And now, Natalie Maines, the group's lead singer, is branching out on her own.

Dave's Brushes with Greatness Gallery Part II [PHOTOS]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:00:29 +0000

As I continue my stroll down memory lane, I guess it’s only fair to clarify the phrase “brush with greatness.” I’ve always used it to describe accidental encounters with famous people. But why not also include deliberate ones, as well. I’d argue that the folks I’ve met through planned meetings are far more famous. So [...]

Kelly Clarkson Sings Dixie Chicks: My YouTube Cover of Week [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Usually in my Country-Fried Cover of the Week, I try to find amateur talent on YouTube and showcase them. But not this week. Ya'll know I love me some Kelly Clarkson and at a concert last Saturday in California she got country-fried herself. And, naturally, she owns my cover of the week. Check this out! This is Kelly taking on "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks. As expected, she drops it like it's hot, Yo! ENJOY!

Dixie Chicks Resurface…Kinda, Sorta…Well, Just Barely

Dave Spencer — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:50:21 +0000

Hard to believe, but in recent years I had forgotten all about the big Dixie Chicks controversy back in 2003. But a couple of recent articles by writer Phyllis Stark--one about Chicks music finding its way back onto the country airwaves, the other about programmers still quite wary of playing it--stirred some memories and opened a line of thinking.

Taylor Swift Covers The Dixie Chicks

egrant — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:15:57 +0000

Taylor Swift may have battled a bad case of bronchitis, but she's made up for it at her shows by covering many artists, from Justin Bieber to Bon Jovi.