Yep. The Dixie Chicklets were liking the attention they got last year w their comments in the UK until they got home. One would think that they'd learn to keep their mouths shut after that but, oh noooo, just when they thought it was save to bloviate again they did. The media may love them, but clearly some of the red states in the south and midwest don't (neener neener neener). I read another article last week that they'd be cancelling and changing some venues because of the low ticket sales.
Dixie refuses to forgive the Chicks
Sun Herald ^ | Posted on Fri, Jun. 16, 2006 | By GEOFF BOUCHER AND RANDY LEWIS
Posted on 06/18/2006 4:27:32 AM PDT by Caipirabob
The Dixie Chicks will continue their struggle to figure out where their own Mason-Dixon Line lies on a map of America's arenas.
The reason is that ticket sales for their upcoming road run, the Accidents & Accusations Tour, have not gone as expected; in many Southern states and Midwest markets, the Chicks have not been forgiven for perceived political sins of the past. Industry watchers say some radio stations are extending their boycott of the group's recordings to include advertising bans for Dixie Chicks concerts.
"Obviously there are political overtones to this as well," says Gary Bongiovanni, editor of Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication. "It personally bothers me when I hear that two country stations in Atlanta have refused to accept advertising for the show at Philips Arena, which at this point is not selling well. These shows are in September, so I think it's a little early to be panicking."
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Didn't they cancel some major cities the end of the week and opt, instead, to go to Canada and tour?
The ditsy chits began a new rant against the President just before the release of their new CD. Unfortunately, while there was a report of their song getting to #1 on the charts, no one wanted to hear them in concert. So the venues were cancelled and they're going to Canada and Australia.