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Natalie Maines: Country Music 'Burned My Ears'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines recently released her first rock solo album, 'Mother.' In a new interview to promote the disc, she reveals that she's more at home in that genre than she ever was in country.

Natalie Maines Says Returning to Country Music Would Be 'Like Going Back to Your Abusive Husband'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:20:46 +0000

Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines has never been one to stand quietly in the corner and keep her opinions to herself. The singer's tell-it-like-it-is style was an important part of the Texas-based trio's enormous success, and was also an important element in their undoing. Now the brash singer is at it again, likening the treatment she's received from country music fans to spousal abuse.

Natalie Maines Says the Dixie Chicks' Future Is Uncertain

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:00:30 +0000

The Dixie Chicks have agreed to a couple of rare live appearances this summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Texas-based trio are gearing up for a full-fledged album and tour. In a new interview, singer Natalie Maines expresses uncertainty about the future of the Grammy-winning act.

Clay Walker Dreams, The Dixie Chicks Fly – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:11:19 +0000

The Dixie Chicks flew on this date in 1999, Clay Walker dreamed in 1994, Merle Haggard had the number one Country song in the nation in 1968 and more.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Takes Jab at Jason Aldean

Billy Dukes — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:00:30 +0000

That old saying, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” must have fallen on deaf ears at the Natalie Maines household. The Dixie Chicks vocalist rode a storm of criticism on her own Twitter page after cracking a joke at Jason Aldean‘s expense during the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

The Dixie Chicks Win Without Making Nice, Sugarland Is A Duo – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Even though they weren't ready to Make Nice, the Dixie Chicks took home five Grammy Awards on this date in 2007, Sugarland performed their first show as a duo in 2006 and Willie Nelson told us what was on his mind back in 1982.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 11 February, 2012.

Emily Robison Hoping for a Dixie Chicks Reunion

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:30:54 +0000

The Dixie Chicks released their ‘Storytellers’ DVD last month, featuring 11 intimate VH1 performances from 2006. Aside from a documentary and the Emily Robison and Martie Maguire duo Courtyard Hounds, fans haven’t heart much from the group as a trio since that show in Los Angeles. Robison says she’s hoping that changes.

Dixie Chicks Fly, Merle's Mama Tries – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:57:38 +0000

The Dixie Chicks were Flying on this date in 1999, Clay Walker went platinum in 1994 and Merle Haggard’s mama tried to raise him right back in 1968. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 31 August, 2001. The Dixie Chicks‘ Fly album was released in 1999. Clay Walker earned his first [...]

The Dixie Chicks, John Michael Montgomery and Keith Whitley – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:00:42 +0000

The Dixie Chicks did a private show at the Ryman in 2002, John Michael Montgomery was number one in 1994 and Keith Whitley had his very first #1 hit in 1988. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 13 August, 2011. The Dixie Chicks gave a private show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, [...]

Taylor Swift Is In Love, The Dixie Chicks Get Ornery – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:00:16 +0000

Taylor Swift was in love on this date in 2008, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan started a tour together in 2004 and the Dixie Chicks got up in Toby Keith’s face in 2002. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 06 August, 2011. Taylor Swift shot her “Love Story” video in Nashville [...]