Dixie Chicks to break with country scene

Ananova ^ | 9/22/03 | Wire

[Callahan]

The Dixie Chicks say they don't want to be a country music band any more.

Violinist Martie Maguire told Spiegel magazine: "We don't feel part of the country scene any longer, it can't be our home any more."

She said she was disappointed other country singers didn't back up the Dixie Chicks in their criticism of George W Bush's politics on Iraq.

"A few weeks ago, Merle Haggard said a couple of nice words about us, but that was it," Maguire complained.

"The support we got came from others, like Bruce Springsteen."

Going home empty-handed from the Country Awards ceremony also made them decide to break with the scene, Maguire said.

"Instead, we won three Grammys against much stronger competition.

"So we now consider ourselves part of the big Rock 'n' Roll family."

Story filed: 10:12 Monday 22nd September 2003

[bereanway]

That had better be a very wide guitar, at least in Natalie's case.

[quark]

Vichy Twits = Dead Meat

It's over for these idiots. Don't write their own songs, and probably noboby in country music will work with them. They can go home and start spittin' out more spawn before they get too old. Plus Fat Nat can go back to her normal weight of 150kg.

[scan58]

As strongly as I disagree with their expressed opinion, let's try to remember, these girls are musicians, not political movers and shakers.

Well, it appears even "The Dixie Chicks" are having somewhat of a problem remembering that they are musicians and not 'political movers and shakers'.

[G.Mason]

"Amen! As strongly as I disagree with their expressed opinion, let's try to remember, these girls are musicians, not political movers and shakers. As nice as it is to see patriotism come back in fashion, that was my concept of what our country is all about, free expression. They are free to say stupid things and I am free to think they are political idiots, but they are good musicians, and I will keep listening to them."

Do you really think anyone cares what you listen to, or why?

[TomHarkinIsNotFromIowa]

I hear a pack of eskimos have been tracking her for weeks.

[=Intervention=]

Bruce Springsteen has been on my personal feces list ever since he agreed to let 2 Live Crew use his melody for "Banned in the USA". I'm sure his liberalism has been years in the making, though. Now we're just seeing more and more of it.

[Afronaut]

My closest buddy in 1951, had just got out of the Marine Corps, because they found out he was to young to be a Marine. Besides that, he received an undesirable discharge for whippin' his sergeant. He wanted to re-enlist because he was now 18. He straightened up his past don't you see. I was 14 and we thought it might be better to change our names. We enlisted under the names of Bobby Eugene and Roy Leslie Davis. Point being we wanted more than anything to be Marines during the Korean conflict. My older brother James L and cousin Gerald Harp were both decorated Marines and saw active battle in World War II in the battle of Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and Patalou, I went to both of their funerals with my family. I still get goose bumps when I think about the 21-gun salute and the Marine with a tear in his eye who handed the flag to my brother's wife, Fran. I doubt there are few who care more about the flag than I do.

I went to volunteer for the Marines at the tender age of 14 and I'm convinced I would have given my life. I'm sure if necessary, I'd do the same today. But 14-year olds don't ask questions and they certainly don't begin to understand politics. This nation has a history of being a warrior. Young men always pay the dues, and it was America's way to always be behind what America was doing. And the issues and the reasons why were always argued after the fact. Speaking of after the fact, it's a national shame the way we treat our vets. You see, to be an American you want to respect everything you know about this great country. Those who have the gumption to investigate, know that the reputation of honesty between the government and the people cannot reflect the reason for a single man to have confidence in what were doing in current day conditions. I'm suspicious, I'm paranoid, and I'm afraid. And the person who says he isn't has not looked up or around lately.

I don't even know the Dixie chicks, but I find it an insult for all the men and women who fought and died in past wars when almost the majority of America jumped down their throats for voicing an opinion. It was like a verbal witch-hunt and lynching. Whether I agree with their comments or not has no bearing. And in the same breath let me say that I have become a fan of this new little kid, Toby Keith. There is some humor in me calling Toby Keith little. God bless this great country and I pray he keeps a close eye on us in these last days. And God knows the headlines of today surely indicate that were living in that time now. Seems lately we're awfully quick to criticize and pleased with ourselves to be part of the majority. As a country we need to look inward for the answers to the energy of the future. We need to bring down our demands for oil, rebuild some bridges and highways and allow the farmers to grow something that replenishes the soil. Those who don't know what that is, should do some research. The problem is not in Iraq and the answers are not in Iran. I hope were not buried alive beneath this pending financial collapse if the pipeline doesn't get through. Surely everything doesn't depend on oil!

- Merle Haggard June 2003

[scan58]

Rumor has it Natalie will do an acoustical version of The Lemon Song.

hmmm...It will be interesting hearing her trying to master those lyrics.

[Destructor]

Oh like this is a big surprize. It'll be fun watching them flop! Adios "Bitchy Chicks."

[Abynormal]

Maybe they can get picked up by Motown

[Blood of Tyrants]

She said she was disappointed other country singers didn't back up the Dixie Chicks in their criticism of George W Bush's politics on Iraq.

Still stupid, I see. Most REAL country singers are conservative, just like their audience. The Dixie Chimps were simply a product of some Hollywood producer.

[Lazamataz]

The Dixie Chicks say they don't want to be a country music band any more.

You could always perform in France.

[Eastbound]

Yup. Waaaaaay too redneck, for sure. They need something with more pizzaz. Let's add, 'The Frikkin' Chikkin's.' "The Loweezy Loozers.' 'Skin and Biskits.' 'The Powder Puff Palookas.' 'The Pillsbury Pythons.'

[skeeter]

Marty can simulate the involuntary bodily function noises with her fiddle.

[bootless]

Merle probably said, "Bless your little hearts."

[VRWCmember]

Maybe they can get picked up by Motown

More likely Ho-town.

[boycott]

These women are nothing but some painted up pigs.

[boycott]

These women are nothing but some painted up pigs.

[Schnucki]

the pop tarts?

[Schnucki]

the french kissers?