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Dixie duo launches new project
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Tue, Jan 19
Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and Martie Maguire, who are sisters, have regrouped without Natalie Maines, who is on an indefinite hiatus from the band, according to a Rolling Stone report. The Dixie Chicks' most recent album, "Taking the Long Way," was released in 2006.
Rascal Flatts - country music with a difference
Original at Jordan Times
• Sat, Dec 26
We have not heard such innovative country songs since the Dixie Chicks album “Taking the long way” in 2007. “Unstoppable” is Rascal Flatts' sixth album ...
Dixie Chicks Are My Favorite Artist of the Decade - CMT.com
Original at CMT
• Thu, Dec 24
Dixie Chicks Are My Favorite Artist of the Decade CMT.com (blog) Then "Without You" came out, cementing Natalie Maines' status as a flawless balladeer. (She also co-wrote the song.) The Dixie Chicks went on to have more ...
Jamerson recording first album with legendary producer Paul Worley
Original at Anderson Herald Bulletin
• Tue, Dec 22
Worley produced the Dixie Chicks' Grammy-winning albums “Fly” and “Wide Open Spaces,” and has worked with Big and Rich, Jo Dee Messina, Highway 101 and ...
News in the arts / Southern critics say 'Up in Air' is '09's best
Original at California Chronicle
• Mon, Dec 21
Past Wyatt winners include "Junebug"; "Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing"; "Waitress"; and "Shotgun Stories." This year, 44 members voted in the Southeastern ... and more »
Joyful and triumphant (with sprinkling of humor)
Original at Austin 360
• Wed, Dec 16
Charlie's then-wife Emily and her sister Martie Maguire, both of the Dixie Chicks, eventually joined the mix. 'That took it to another level musically,' ... and more »
Free-speech advocates cheer dismissal of Dixie Chicks case
Original at First Amendment Center
• Tue, Dec 15
In Hobbs, US District Judge Brian Miller earlier this month threw out Terry Hobbs's case against Natalie Maines and the other members of the Dixie Chicks. ...
Dixie Chicks' Home Makes ew's Decade List - CMT.com
Original at CMT
• Fri, Dec 11
CMT.com (blog) Dixie Chicks' Home Makes ew's Decade List CMT.com (blog) I'd have to argue that the Chicks' 2006 album, Taking the Long Way, deserved a spot on that list, too. Especially because of the title track when they sing, ...
Great songs of The Decade That Shall Not Be Named: "Not Ready to Make Nice" by the Dixie Chicks
Original at Attytood
• Wed, Dec 9
It's a sad sad story when a mother will teach her Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger And how in the world can the words that I said Send somebody so over the edge That they'd write me a letter Sayin' that I better shut up and sing Or my life will be over -- " Not Ready to Make Nice ," the...
LiveDaily Interview: J.D. Souther
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Tue, Dec 8
In 1985, after countless hit records, Grammy nominations, American Music Awards, and gold and platinum albums, J.D. Souther [ tickets ]--one of the principal architects of Southern California country-rock--decided to walk away from his solo career, saying, "I wanted to be a better mus...
It pays to be famous: Lawsuit against Dixie Chick dismissed
Original at topix.net
• Sun, Dec 6
Judge dismisses libel lawsuit against Dixie Chicks: I originally posted about Dixie Chick Natalie Maines falling under the spell of the West Memphis 3 propaganda here after seeing the 'documentraies'. Then I posted about the libel lawsuit filed against her by Terry Hobbs here .
Fulbright Wins Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Dixie Chicks Singer
Original at topix.net
• Fri, Dec 4
Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines has never been shy about expressing her opinions.
Odds & Ends: Smashing Pumpkins, Little Richard, Dixie Chicks And That Muppets ...
Original at Pollstar
• Wed, Dec 2
Odds & Ends: Smashing Pumpkins, Little Richard, Dixie Chicks And That Muppets ... A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against the Dixie Chicks, saying the group's accuser couldn't prove singer Natalie Maines acted ... and more »
Feeling bleu?
Original at Corpus Christi Caller Times
• Thu, Nov 19
New Braunfels singer-songwriter Bleu Edmondson had plenty of pluck the day he wrote to Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines (Dixie Chicks, ... Unplugged: Perfect conert, perfect venueHerald Zeitung all 2 news articles »
Taylor Swift's CMA Victory: What It Means
Original at blog.gactv.com
• Thu, Nov 12
The first was exactly a decade ago: the Dixie Chicks' “Wide Open Spaces.” When Jamey Johnson took Song of the Year for “In Color,” it marked his second time ... Taylor Swift Wins 2009 CMAs Top Honor and MoreMerchant News Taylor Swift Dominates CMAsHispanicBusiness.com
Home Remodel: Emily Robison, of the Dixie Chicks, makes an old candy factory into home
Original at topix.net
• Tue, Oct 6
Even if you're the quiet Dixie Chick - as Emily Robison has been called - there's no getting away from the fact that there are few places you can go without causing a stir.
Merle Haggard is fresh as a breath of country air
Original at topix.net
• Fri, Sep 25
25--During the course of his long career, Merle Haggard has racked up 38 No. 1 country hits, sung with George, Dolly and Willie, toured with Bob , entered the Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded with Toby Keith and publicly defended the Dixie Chicks.
How To: Landslide - Fleetwood Mac / Dixie ChicksOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 20
By rss@youtube.com (CandiceJarrett) Learn how to play Landslide on guitar with this video. I set up the camera so it's easy to see the chords I am playing. If you enjoy this, please take a minute to visit my official website: http://www.CandiceJarrett.com. Thank you for watching my video!!! :-)
Shut Up and Sing II: Dixie Chicks' Maines Sued
Original at Music Filter
• Mon, Dec 8
Natalie Maines, the outspoken lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, who kicked off a firestorm of country-versy a few years ago by suggesting that George W. Bush might not have been the best president this country ever had (imagine someone not saying that now), has again made extra-musical new...
Natalie Maines Sued, Toby Keith Buys Everyone A Round
Original at Idolator
• Fri, Dec 5
By Dan Gibson The section "Public statements and controversy" in the Wikipedia article about Natalie Maines just got a little bit longer, thanks to Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of one the children killed in the 1993 West Memphis Three incident, suing Maines for defamation. Hobbs took exception to the...
Dixie Chicks singer sued for defamation
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Thu, Dec 4
In this Dec. 19, 2007 file photo Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines attends a rally in support of three Arkansas prison inmates in Little Rock, Ark. Maines is the target of a defamation lawsuit by the stepfather of one of three 8-year-old boys slain in West Memphis. Maines spoke out for th...
New Dixie Chicks Song “Lucky Ones” Leaks on Internet
Original at the9513.com
• Thu, Dec 4
By Jim Malec The Dixie Chicks are one the best selling groups in country music history, having sold more than 8,000,000 copies of their first four studio albums. Consisting of lead singer Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, the Dixie Chicks have kept a low profile since 2006’s Accide...
Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Hit With Defamation Lawsuit
Original at the9513.com
• Thu, Dec 4
By Brody Vercher Best Country Instrumental Performance Sumatra - CherryholmesTwo Small Cars In Rome - Jerry Douglas & Lloyd GreenSleigh Ride - Béla Fleck & The FlecktonesIs This America? (Katrina 2005) - Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny, Jerry Douglas & Bruce HornsbyCluster Pluck - Brad Pais...
Dixie Chicks Sued For Defamation By Father Of Slain Boy
Original at KWTX
• Thu, Dec 4
• 5 related articles
The father of one of three 8-year-old boys who were killed 15 years ago is suing Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines and other band members for defamation.
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Recipe: Bagels, Boiling and Baking
Original at Green Gourmet Giraffe
• Sat, May 31
By Johanna Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes til shiny and golden brown. Great with cream cheese, promite, for breakfast, with soup and I am told they can be frozen if not needed within a few days. On the stereo: Wide Open Spaces: Dixie Chicks.
Concert Review: Hotel Café at the Record Bar
Original at blogs.pitch.com
• Wed, Apr 2
Financially, that’s not such a bad thing (he penned the the Dixie Chicks’ hit song “Not Ready to Make Nice”), but creatively there’s not much going on that surpasses his past efforts. His 2007 release Free Life received a lot of blah ...
Unanswered Questions
Original at 3dixiechicks.spaces.live.com
• Fri, Dec 28
Dear future son of mine: If you resent the loss of your foreskin, blame the Dixie Chicks!) Q: Where is the best place to sit during a Dixie Chicks concert? Q: Do you have a favorite Dixie Chick? Q: Would you entertain the idea of blogging for the Chicks again?
Dixie Chicks Wide Open Spaces Country Music CD Review
Original at Articles by Clyde Lee Dennis
• Thu, Nov 15
By default@goarticles.com (Clyde Dennis) Wide Open Spaces is the latest release from Dixie Chicks, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD... AWESOME! Wide Open Spaces opens with an outstanding track, I Can Love You Better, tha...
Movie Review: Dixie Chicks Shut Up & Sing
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Jul 15
By Scott Butki And then it happened. During a concert in London lead singer Natalie Maines said, "Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas." It was one of those short remarks that changed e...
Natalie Maines' and Terrence Howard's RED ads with their respective children
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Wed, Jun 6
By Raye, CBB Contributor Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks and Oscar nominee Terrence Howard are featured in Gap's latest RED campaign with their children. The ads will appear exclusively in the new Vanity Fair Africa issue that has 20 different covers. Natalie is...
Natalie Maines & sons
Original at Celebrity Baby Scoop
• Wed, Jun 6
By Lisa 5/19/07: Natalie Maines, 32, of the Dixie Chicks does some shopping with her boys, Jackson Slade Pasdar, 6, and Beckett Finn Pasdar, 2 1/2. Maines is married to actor Adrian Pasdar, 42, aka Nathan Petrelli on Heroes. ZFI/Bauer-Griffen.
Music Review: The Dixie Chicks- Taking The Long Way
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Jun 1
By Janine Macdonald It was a bold move that backfired. Record sales dropped, death threats were made, and in between convincing fans to burn Dixie Chicks albums, radio stations also stopped playing them. But if that was a move to destroy Dixie Chicks, then it didn’t work. They returned with Taking The Long Way --...
Music Review: The Dixie Chicks- Taking The Long Way
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Jun 1
By Janine Macdonald A lot has changed since the Dixie Chicks last studio album, Home, in 2002. In between having babies, they found themselves in the face of controversy when they announced during their Home tour, they were ashamed of their President.It was a bold move that backfired. Record sales dropped, dea...
I hate the Dixie Chicks more than anyone
Original at MoreThings Culpepper Log
• Mon, Apr 23
By Al Barger February 20, 2007 I hate the Dixie Chicks more than anyone This right here is a bunch of crap: I am listed by Google search as the #2 result for "I hate the Dixie Chicks." What?!?! I'm number TWO? I HATE THE DIXIE CHICKS more than anyone else in the world does. Not to boast, but I was the FIRST GUY TO C...
Natalie Maines & Adrian Pasdar
Original at About.com Marriage
• Wed, Apr 18
Dixie Chicks' lead singer, Natalie Maines met her husband Adrian Pasdar at the wedding of another Dixie Chicks, Emily Robison. Here's information about the wedding and marriage of Natalie Maines and Adrian Pasdar.
All The News That's Fit To Print
Original at 3dixiechicks.spaces.live.com
• Thu, Mar 8
Taking The Long Way isn't the only DCX album receiving kudos this year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame came up with a list of the "Definitive 200" albums of the rock era. Wide Open Spaces, Home, and Fly all show up on the list. (Side note: how can Purple Rain be only #16 when it's the best album of al...
Movie Review: Shut Up & Sing
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Feb 21
By Brandon Daviet While this might or not have some truth to it -- I mean the academy did give a Grammy to Jethro Tull for “best Heavy metal album once upon a time -- Shut Up & Sing is the most important movie to come out in 2006 after singer Natalie Maines commented that she was “ashamed the president is from T...
DVD Review: Dixie Chicks - Shut Up & Sing
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Feb 20
By TV and Film Guy In London in 2003, on the first night of their “Top of the World” tour, Natalie Maines, the lead singer of The Dixie Chicks, unhappy about the U.S.’s plans for war in Iraq stated that she was ashamed the President of the United States was from Texas. Because the President’s approval rating was...
Jonathan Rintels: Grammys: Yes to Chicks, No to Censorship, Consolidation
Original at Huffington Post
• Mon, Feb 12
By Jonathan Rintels As the Chicks themselves chronicled in their Shut Up and Sing documentary, after lead singer and Texan Natalie Maines publicly said in 2003 that the Chicks were "ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas," Clear Channel and Cumulus, two giant media conglomerates owning a...
Dixie Chicks Enjoy Grammy Revenge
Original at Truthdig
• Mon, Feb 12
The Dixie Chicks won all five awards they were nominated for, including album of the year for “Taking the Long Way,” and record and song of the year for “Not Ready to Make Nice,” their defiant anthem penned [by] songwriter Dan Wilson. It was sweet vindication after the superstars’ lives wer...
A Change In Climate
Original at Democratic National Committee: Blog
• Mon, Feb 12
Last night the Dixie Chicks swept the Grammy awards, winning every category they were nominated for, including Song, Record and Album of the Year. Today's papers are describing it as a sweet vindication after they were shunned by their country music world for speaking out against Bush an...
Getting "Whacked" With A Grammy
Original at Wizbang
• Sun, Feb 11
By Lorie Byrd Bush backers flew into an especially ugly rage against the Dixie Chicks, a three-woman country-western band, after lead singer, Natalie Maines, criticized Bush. During a March 10, 2003, concert in London, Maines, a Texan, remarked, "we're ashamed the President of the United States is...
Review: Dixie Chicks documentary examines celebrity and politics
Original at Albuquerque Tribune
• Fri, Jan 5
NM - Robison acknowledges that maybe the anti-Bush remark was the best thing that ever could have happened to the Dixie Chicks, an incredibly insightful point. ...
Opinion: Dixie Chicks show why they still click
Original at New York Daily News
• Thu, Oct 26
which is really a Dixie Chicks concert with slightly ... patter, lead singer Natalie Maines prefaces an ... More typically, Martie Maguire explains that she wrote ... Review: Dixie Chicks don‘t `Shut Up‘ Leading The Charge Review: Film sings Dixie Chicks‘ praises Herald News Daily
Pete Yorn to tour alone and with Dixie Chicks
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Mon, Oct 2
Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn kicks off a round of headlining dates later this month to back his recently released album, "Nightcrawler," and will follow that run with a stint opening for the Dixie Chicks. Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn kicks off a round of headlining dates later this month...
Opinion: And I Thought The Dixie Chicks Were Unhinged
Original at Wizbang
• Sun, Sep 17
By Lorie Byrd Drudge reports:Roger Waters [Pink Floyd] concert tour hits North America and NYC with flying pigs, urging Dem votes in election, "Impeach Bush" written on rear of pig floating over audience...The pig had graffiti. 'New Yorkers/Don't be led to the slaughter/Vote November 7'
Dixie Chicks: The Documentary
Original at Hartford Courant
• Tue, Aug 22
By Denis Horgan At the risk of exaggerating, that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. The documentary, "Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing," sounds like the sort of thing that preaches to the choir. Fans will likely see it, along with people who agree with the Chicks, but the average movie-goer surely could...
Dixie Chicks to Skip Knoxville
Original at WBIR-TV
• Mon, Aug 7
By kgranju Well darn. I love the Dixie Chicks, and even though I wasn't going to be able to make their planned Knoxville show in October, my daughter was. Now they've announced that THE KNOXVILLE SHOW IS CANCELED.
Podcast: EPISODE 15: SATAN 060606
Original at mevio.com
• Tue, Jun 6
FUCK YOU HILLBILLES! Dixie Chicks #1 MOVIES: Rob Zombie to remake/reimagine HALLOWEEN… TV:http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif Big Love ended for the year… STUPID SHITHEAD GIRL: K Fed is the one selling stuff to the tabloids. Remembrance of Who I Am May 22, 2006
Podcast: Episode 13: The Judas Gambit!
Original at mevio.com
• Tue, May 23
News Our kind listener Jesus sends us this, um, great moment in anthropology Axl didn’t your momma teach you not to fight with hobbits? Dixie Chicks-Still aren’t playin’ nice and country music radio takes its barbies and goes home!!! Movies