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Toby Keith Reacts to Maines' Comments in Upcoming CMT.com Interview

12/06/2002

In an exclusive interview with CMT.com, Toby Keith continues the verbal sparring with the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines. Earlier in the summer, Maines criticized Keith's No. 1 hit, "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue (The Angry American)," especially the lyrics, which Keith wrote partially about his father's patriotism.

Among many other Maines-related comments, Keith told CMT.com, "That's what I do -- I write songs. And I've had a string of number ones that I don't think anybody can take away from me. I have been BMI's Songwriter of the Year. I am a big-time songwriter and, first and foremost, a songwriter. So, I'm in the big-league of that. By you asking me what my opinion on what I think about what she said about me, that's like asking Barry Bonds what he thought about what a softball player said about his swing."

By you asking me what my opinion on what I think about what she said about me, that's like asking Barry Bonds what he thought about what a softball player said about his swing."

That was a good answer. I've never bought a Dixie Chicks album and was more or less unfamiliar with their music. Watching the show was interesting because these young ladies are used to being adored, and life has changed for them. I would describe them as ARROGANT.