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Statement from Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks March 14, 2003 "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect. We are currently in Europe and witnessing a huge anti-American sentiment as a result of the perceived rush to war. While war may remain a viable option, as a mother, I just want to see every possible alternative exhausted before children and American soldiers' lives are lost. I love my country. I am a proud American."

After reading this post: "San Antonio DJ Pulls The Plug On The Dixie Chicks(Clear Channel FM Flagship--It's Over, Folks)", I thought I should post this email I just got from my local CC . It's NOT over. Clear Channel is NOT issuing any orders regarding the Saddam Sluts. Sounds like KJ 97 in Dallas is just pulling a gimmick, and the Vichy Chicks will be back on the air in days.Hi [Timesink]:Thank you very much for taking the time to write to WTCR - we appreciateyour input and thank you very much for your continued listenership.Regarding the Dixie Chicks and...

San Antonio DJ Pulls The Plug On The Dixie ChicksA popular country music group has some San Antonians turning off their radios. A KJ 97 DJ pulled the plug on the trio's songs after lead singer Natalie Maines made a negative comment about President Bush. The trio is on tour overseas, but they're causing quite a stir back here at home. "Natalie Maines before a concert audience in London, England said, and I quote, ‘Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas,’" said Keith Montgomery with KJ 97. The comments prompted Montgomery to...