Posted on 06/08/2006 11:26:56 AM PDT by pissant
Country trio the DIXIE CHICKS have been forced to scrap an upcoming show in Memphis, Tennessee, because locals don't want to see the girls live.
It seems Memphis music fans still haven't forgiven the WIDE OPEN SPACES hitmakers' comments about US President GEORGE W BUSH in 2003.
Singer NATALIE MAINES became a target for Republicans and Bush fans after she declared she was ashamed to come from the same state (Texas) as the President during a concert in London.
Her bandmates were then ostracised for supporting their outspoken singer, and the group's music was banned from some US country music radio stations and their records trampled underfoot at public protests.
And, even though the Chicks have scored a number one album in America with their new release, TAKING THE LONG WAY, it seems many former fans refuse to forgive them.
The trio pulled the September (06) show in Memphis due to poor ticket sales and it looks as if the same fate could befall concerts in Oklahoma City and Houston, Texas. Tickets for both arena shows are failing to sell. Ironically, the trio landed the top-grossing country tour of 2003 when they last performed across America - after the comments made in London.
ROFL. I think Algore was in Florida hesterday pimping his new movie, during record cold temperatures.
God bless Indiana
Maybe if they ask really nicely Toby Keith will let them open for him on his next tour.
Too late for the skanks. The ship has sailed
It's pouring rain where I am but I'm in very high spirits!
As you may know, there is no "bad publicity in business"
They could always get a double billing with Peter Paul and Mary at some Indian casino still.
As are all patriots.
Well they won't get by with their good looks.
But he has a helluva lot of coasters. ;o)
LOL. She sings better too.
I don't know that one.
I hope Knoxville (my hometown) won't buy their tickets either.
How much longer until Nashville turns their backs on the Chicks? They sold a ton of CD's with this one. But, I am guessing that is a Moveon.org give away. With every $5 donated to the Moveon.org, you get a Chick's CD and Cindy will come to your home to cry. If you donate $10, Al Gore will show up and tell you about how man-bear-pig is going to take over the planet. ("Everyone is super stoked on him, even if they don't know it yet.")
Bye bye Chicks. Don't let the door it you in your fat butt on the way out.
And she's easier on the eyes than Natalie.
And with the follow up raids in Iraq, and Algore's movie tanking, life is good.
Or at least sell concessions. LOL
Can I interest you in a Dixie Chicks CD?
Damn, Natalie looks like the illegitimate son of Nick Nolte and Anna Nicole Smith.
I think Toby would say... "It's a little too late."
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