Posted on 05/23/2006 8:45:47 AM PDT by NCjim
NASHVILLLE, Tenn., May 22 (UPI) -- It appears the war U.S. country radio stations mounted against the politically outspoken Dixie Chicks has not abated in the least.
The band is promoting "Taking the Long Way," its first album since Natalie Maines told a London audience in 2003 she was ashamed to be from the same state as U.S. President George Bush. The comment sparked a radio boycott of the group's music.
Although the album hits stores Tuesday, the first two singles from the album are not getting widespread airplay, Billboard.com reported Monday.
The first single, "Not Ready to Make Nice," only peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the second single, "Everybody Knows," is moving downward after its peak at No. 48.
WKIS FM in Miami reported it pulled "Not Ready to Make Nice" due to listener complaints after only one week.
The program director at KUBL/KKAT in Salt Lake City told Billboard he was angered by its "self-indulgent and selfish lyrics."
Neither the Chicks or their label, Columbia Records, would speak to Billboard for its article.
I like that! :)
Fixed!
I dont think they have even played it once here on the country stations in New Mexico. Which is fine with me since I have never liked their music even before they decided to play political stupidity.
The only song of their's I can even think of is "Kill Earl" or something like that which I only heard once and changed the station because I felt it was offensive.
I guess the Rick Rubin production philosophy of letting artists be themselves didn't work too well in this case. Oh well, if I were Rick I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it. He still has the best album of the year so far to his credit.
That is the stupidest comment I have ever heard from a person who is trying to make money by selling music.
Yes, but don't you know it's just not the Dixie Chicks' kind of show. It's all country and redneck and provincial, not progressive and cool.
Isn't it funny how the Chicks are everything they claim those ignorant old rednecks are?
He's got a busy touring schedule, that's all I know.
(I've got an uncondtional love for the man, btw)
That Kill Earl song used to be popular with the lesbians that frequent my reqular bar's Karaeoke show.
But ever since the flap over the Dixie Chicks began, I have not heard the song requested.
They would be happier on the left coast or in the blue blood states.
did anyone see them on David Letterman?? He's a big left wing suck up, I figured they were on their to bash Bush. Post back if anyone watched. I would like to know what was said ... just so I can dislike them both more.
I think one of them--does it matter whom?--also said something to the effect of, "We don't care if it [their new album] sells, or if it doesn't. We don't pay attention to stuff like that."
How moronic is that? You have a job...and you basically say, "I don't care if the work I do is productive, or not. I don't pay attention to it."
If your future earning power is diminished (and undoubtedly it has been), I'll bet you start caring...
"I'd rather have a small following of really cool people who get it.'
That is the stupidest comment I have ever heard from a person who is trying to make money by selling music.
Reminds me of PeeWee Herman saying "I meant to do that" after falling off his bike in PeeWee's Big Adventure.
I saw that too; never seen a CD promoted that way before.
Hmm. Never heard that song. I guess they lost me with their first one. I dont give too many second chances.
I guess misery loves company.
Natalie Maines does not know how to shut up and sing. She loves being in the spotlight. They could not buy this type of publicity!
We in her home town are sick of her!
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