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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.

Sasha Allen Offers Unique Take on Dixie Chicks' 'Not Ready to Make Nice' on 'The Voice'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:12 +0000

Sasha Allen performed a totally non-country version of Dixie Chicks' defiant ballad 'I'm Not Ready to Make Nice' on Monday's Blind Auditions episode of 'The Voice,' which caused all four of the coaches to turn their chairs around for her. She took some liberties with the song, but she slayed it.

Taste of Country March Bandness 2013 Begins

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:33 +0000

The battle for the best team in American begins today, not next week. Taste of Country's March Bandness is a fan-voted search for the best country band of all time. Sixteen groups from five decades of country music will square off two at a time in this bracket-style tournament. It's a battle of legends versus modern superstars, outlaws versus pop-country herores and trios versus quartets, quintets or more-tets.

Two Different Groups Perform the Dixie Chicks' 'Sin Wagon' During Group Rounds on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:39:05 +0000

The Dixie Chicks and Nashville songwriter Stephony Smith should be looking forward to some nice royalty checks from the 1999 song ‘Sin Wagon.’ Never released as an official single, the song has gone on to be a long-term career song for the Chicks, and two different groups performed the track on ‘American Idol‘ during group [...]

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.

Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks Completes First Solo Album

Megan Pacella — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:00:44 +0000

It's been quite a while since country music fans have heard new material from the Dixie Chicks, but that isn't going to stop the trio's lead singer Natalie Maines from singing. Maines has finished recording her first solo album, which will hit store shelves and digital retailers this spring.

Dixie Chicks to Replace Lady Antebellum at Canada's Craven Country Jamboree

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:00:56 +0000

In a surprise move, the Dixie Chicks have announced a rare public appearance. The Texas trio have been confirmed as the new Saturday night headlining act for the 2013 Craven Country Jamboree, which takes place from July 11-14 in Craven, Saskatchewan. The move comes after Lady Antebellum dropped out of their planned appearance because of [...]

Dixie Chicks' 'Home' Album Turns 10

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:30:40 +0000

The Dixie Chicks were already flying high following the massive commercial success of their first two major label albums, when the Texas-based trio released their highly-anticipated third record. ‘Home,’ which hit store shelves on August 27, 2002, fell under the Chicks’ label imprint, Wide Open/Columbia Records.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Covers Pink Floyd's 'Mother'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:30:21 +0000

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines made a special appearance at Ben Harper’s Los Angeles concert on June 30, joining the rocker onstage to perform the Pink Floyd classic ‘Mother.’ Though the musical pairing may seem odd, Maines’ inclusion in the set was rather calculated, considering her offstage musical partnership with Harper. According to our [...]

Emily Robison Hoping for a Dixie Chicks Reunion

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:00:54 +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, Willie Nelson, and More Join October 17 Concert for Texas Fire Relief

Jeff Giles — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:00:55 +0000

Even as rescue workers continue to battle the wildfires that have raged through Texas throughout September, organizers are putting together a benefit to help pay for some of the more than $250 million worth of damage the fires have left behind.

Scheduled for October 17, ‘Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas’ has lined up an impressive array of artists and bands with roots in the Lone Star State, including the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, and Lyle Lovett.

Country Stars Sound Off On Bin Laden

Cat Country — Tue, 03 May 2011 20:32:48 +0000

It's been a busy past 24 hours working the social networks like Facebook and Twitter to catch up with country stars and their feelings about the events of Sunday night. Here's a pretty extensive list of artists and their Tweets or Facebook posts.

You may have seen the Toby Keith post already on Cat Country's Facebook page. But I couldn't put this list together without starting with the Big Dog.