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Natalie Maines
Natalie Maines performing in Austin, Texas during the Accidents & Accusations Tour.
Natalie Maines performing in Austin, Texas during the Accidents & Accusations Tour. The Accidents & Accusations Tour was a 2006 Concert tour by the Dixie Chicks.
Background information
Birth name Natalie Louise Maines
Born October 14, 1974 (1974-10-14) (age 33)
Origin Lubbock, Texas,
United States
Genre(s) Country,
Bluegrass,
Blues,
Rock,
Blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s) Vocalist, Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
Guitar (in concert)
Years active 1995–Present
Label(s) SonyBMG/Open Wide/Columbia
Associated acts Dixie Chicks
Notable instrument(s)
Guitar, Papoose

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In 1995, after leaving the Berklee College of Music, Maines was recruited by the Dixie Chicks to replace their lead singer, Laura Lynch. Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945 is an independent music College in Boston Massachusetts. Laura Lynch (born) is an American country Musician and Songwriter, who is best known as a founding member of the all-woman country music band With Maines as lead vocalist, the band earned ten Country Music Association Awards and thirteen Grammy Awards for their work between 1998 and 2007. The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or the CMAs and not to be confused with the ACM Awards, are voted on by business members of the Country The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

On the eve of the Iraq invasion, while in concert in London for the 2003 Top of the World Tour, Maines commented that the Dixie Chicks were ". The 2003 invasion of Iraq, from March 20 to May 1 2003 was spearheaded by the United States, backed by British forces and smaller contingents from Australia London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Top of the World Tour was the 2003 Concert tour by American Country music trio Dixie Chicks. . . ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas. "[2] Negative public reaction in the United States to this comment resulted in a loss of standing in the country music industry for the Dixie Chicks. The music industry is the business of Music. Although it encompasses the activity of many music-related businesses and organizations it is currently dominated by the "big Boycotts by country music radio stations and death threats hindered the band's continued success.

In 2006, with Maines still acting as lead singer, the Dixie Chicks released a "comeback" album, Taking the Long Way. Taking the Long Way is the multiple Grammy Award -winning seventh Studio album by the American country / rock female The album subsequently won five Grammys.

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Biography

Early life

Maines was born in Lubbock to country musician and producer Lloyd Maines and his wife Tina May Maines. Lloyd Maines (born June 28, 1951) is a Country music musician and producer who was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and is now based in She attended Williams Elementary School in Lubbock where her second grade teacher recalls being told by Maines during a math lesson, "Teacher, I don't need to learn this stuff-I'm gonna be a star. "[3] Maines was a cheerleader while attending O. L. Slaton Junior High School,[3] and graduated in 1992 from Lubbock High School where she had participated in the school choir. Lubbock High School (formerly known as Tom S Lubbock High School and colloquially known as LHS) is a 5A High school serving grades For the musical composition see Chorale. A choir, chorale, or chorus is a Musical ensemble of Singers [4] Maines has described growing up in conservative Texas, saying ". Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. . . I always rebelled against that. My parents sent me and my sister to public minority schools so I always felt like a hippie and a rebel. . . As a teenager I always loved not thinking in the way I knew the majority of people thought. I always stood up for minorities. . . I've always stood up for homosexuals. I just always had these really strong convictions about doing so. "[1]

Following the completion of high school, Maines attended several colleges. She spent two semesters pursuing an undeclared major at West Texas A&M where her studies focused heavily on radio, then a year and a half at South Plains College. West Texas A&M University (also known as WTAMU, or WT, West Texas State) part of the Texas A&M University System, is a Public university South Plains College is a Community college located in Levelland Texas. One of Maines' instructors at South Plains, and a former member of The Maines Brothers Band, Cary Banks, recalled "She was mostly into rock'n'roll, rhythm and blues. The Maines Brothers Band is a Texas-based Country music band The Maines Brothers for which the band was named are Lloyd Maines ( steel, rhythm . . alternative rock. " When Banks encountered Maines on campus, he said that she usually needed to vent a little steam. "She would get into a lot of political arguments" at the predominantly Republican school, and was a fan of Democratic Texas Governor Ann Richards. This article is about the American politician/teacher for the Australian-American actress see Ann Richards (actress. "She's always been opinionated and hardheaded like her dad. "[3] In December 1994, Maines auditioned for and received a full vocal scholarship to the Berklee College of Music. Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945 is an independent music College in Boston Massachusetts. She pursued the diploma program at Berklee however she left before completion of her studies. However, after becoming famous and successful, the school awarded her an honorary degree in 1999. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding [5] Even though Maines is from Lubbock, home of Texas Tech University, she attended only one class at the school, a 1995 summer course entitled "Introductory Wildlife". Texas Tech University is a public, coeducational research university in Lubbock Texas. [3]

Career

Maines' first commercially released work was background vocals on Pat Green's debut album, Dancehall Dreamer, produced by her father Lloyd Maines, was released in 1995. A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US Pat Green (born Patrick Craven Green, April 5, 1972 in San Antonio Texas) is an American Country music artist Lloyd Maines (born June 28, 1951) is a Country music musician and producer who was born and raised in Lubbock Texas and is now based in One significant member of Green's band was bass player Michael Tarabay, who was Maines' new husband. [5] At the end of that year, at the age of 21, Maines joined the all-female country music band, the Dixie Chicks which had been performing since 1989, but which had been unsuccessful in gaining more than local attention. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Maines replaced founding lead singer Laura Lynch. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song Laura Lynch (born) is an American country Musician and Songwriter, who is best known as a founding member of the all-woman country music band She also plays guitar, bass, and papoose in concert in the band. [6]

Maines co-wrote four tracks for the Dixie Chicks' first three albums, including the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart number one hit "Without You" on Fly. The Billboard charts are music sales airplay and digital ranking reports distributed to the general public by Billboard magazine Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States " Without You " is a country song from the Dixie Chicks. True flies are Insects of the Order Diptera ( Greek: di = two and pteron = wing possessing a single pair of Maines was a primary songwriter on all 14 tracks of the band's 2006 album Taking the Long Way which peaked on the Billboard Top 200 Chart at number one. Taking the Long Way is the multiple Grammy Award -winning seventh Studio album by the American country / rock female The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard Taking the Long Way includes the Billboard Hot 100 single "Not Ready to Make Nice", which peaked at number four[7] and for which the band won the songwriting Grammy Award, Song of the Year. "Not Ready to Make Nice" is a country - pop song written and performed by the American all-female band Dixie Chicks for their The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Maines considers the songwriting she did for Taking the Long Way "pure therapy" after the controversy that ensued over a comment Maines made from the stage in London that was seen as criticizing U.S. President George W. Bush. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. [8] "Everything felt more personal this time", Maines said about the album, ". . . there's just more maturity, depth, intelligence. . . [These songs] feel more grown-up. "[9]

Maines collaborates with other musical artists, both as a Dixie Chick and an individual singer. The Dixie Chicks first worked with rocker Sheryl Crow in 1999 while performing for the concert tour Lilith Fair. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician. Lilith Fair was a Concert tour and traveling Music festival, founded by musician Sarah McLachlan, that consisted solely of female solo artists and female-led [10] Since then, the Dixie Chicks have worked with Crow on her Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park album, a Crow remixed version of "Landslide" performed by the Chicks, and the Dixie Chicks' song "Favorite Year" from Taking the Long Way. Sheryl Crow and Friends Live from Central Park is a Live album by American Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, released in 1999 (see " Landslide " is a Song written by Stevie Nicks and performed by Fleetwood Mac. Other artists Maines has worked with include Pat Green, Charlie Robison, Yellowcard, Stevie Nicks, Patty Griffin and Pete Yorn. Pat Green (born Patrick Craven Green, April 5, 1972 in San Antonio Texas) is an American Country music artist Charlie Robison (born September 1 1964, Houston Texas) is an American singer/ Songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Yellowcard is a Pop punk band from Jacksonville Florida. Their music features a rare contribution to the genre incorporating the use of a Violin. Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born on May 26 1948 in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin March 16, 1964, is an American Singer-songwriter, Musician, and Grammy award Peter (Pete Yorn (b July 27, 1974) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist who first gained international recognition when

Personal life

In 1997, Maines married her South Plains College boyfriend, bassist Michael Tarabay, and the couple moved to Nashville, Tennessee. South Plains College is a Community college located in Levelland Texas. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. Almost two years after they married, Maines and Tarabay filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. [3]

Maines met actor Adrian Pasdar in June 1999 at the wedding of bandmate Emily Erwin to Charlie Robison. Adrian Kayvan Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an Iranian-American Actor and Film director, known for playing Jim Profit on the cult Emily Robison (born Emily Burns Erwin on August 16, 1972) is an American Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist Charlie Robison (born September 1 1964, Houston Texas) is an American singer/ Songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Maines and Pasdar married on June 24, 2000 at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada for fifty-five dollars. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Little White Wedding Chapel on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada has been the site of many "quickie" celebrity Weddings Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. [11] They have two children, Jackson Slade Pasdar (Slade) (born March 15, 2001) and Beckett Finn Pasdar (born July 14, 2004). Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [12] She has referred to herself as "Natalie Pasdar. "[13] The family has homes in Los Angeles, California and Austin, Texas. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West

Public statements and controversy

While lead singer for the Dixie Chicks, Maines has encountered several situations of a controversial nature. A controversy or dispute is a commencement of a conflict between statements of accepted fact and a new or unaccepted proposal that disagrees with argues against In 1998, Maines made an appearance on the TV-show Politically Incorrect where she cited the need for further research before the widespread use of medicinal marijuana was accepted. Politically Incorrect was a late-night half-hour political Talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002 Medical cannabis refers to the use of the Cannabis plant as a physician-recommended Herbal therapy as well as synthetic THC and Cannabinoids In 2002, Maines criticized fellow country musician Toby Keith's song "Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue. Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor "Courtesy of the Red White & Blue (The Angry American" is a Song written and performed by American Country music singer Toby Keith " In 2003, Maines commented that the Dixie Chicks were ". . . ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas. "[2] The resulting public and celebrity reaction to these incidents has affected Maines, her career, and the success of the Dixie Chicks.

Medicinal marijuana

One of Maines' first public encounters with a controversial topic came in 1998, the year that the Dixie Chicks' released their first major-studio album, Wide Open Spaces. Wide Open Spaces is the fourth Album by American Country music band the Dixie Chicks, released in 1998 (see 1998 Maines appeared as a guest on Bill Maher's TV show Politically Incorrect. William "Bill" Maher Jr, (ˈmɑɹ born January 20 1956) is an American Stand-up comedian, Television host, Politically Incorrect was a late-night half-hour political Talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002 The topic of the May 15 show was California Proposition 215, legislation which legalized the use of medicinal marijuana in California. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 5, Medical cannabis refers to the use of the Cannabis plant as a physician-recommended Herbal therapy as well as synthetic THC and Cannabinoids California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Maines spoke against the legalization, citing the need for further research proving the drug's medical benefits. Her perspective matched that of guest Dr. Drew Pinsky, addiction medicine specialist, and opposed that of guests Woody Harrelson, actor and activist, and Todd McCormick, histiocytosis patient and medicinal marijuana user. David Drew Pinsky (born September 4, 1958) is an American board-certified Internist and Addiction medicine specialist Woodrow Tracy "Woody" Harrelson (born July 23 1961) is an American Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated In Medicine, histiocytosis is an excessive number of Histiocytes that is an excessive number of tissue Macrophages, and is typically used [14]

Feud with Toby Keith

Maines had a public feud with fellow country music star Toby Keith over the 2002 chart-topping country hit "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue", as well as a comment Maines made about U.S. President George W. Bush during a March 2003 Dixie Chicks concert. Toby Keith Covel (born July 8 1961 is an American Country music singer-songwriter record producer and actor "Courtesy of the Red White & Blue (The Angry American" is a Song written and performed by American Country music singer Toby Keith The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States.

Maines publicly criticized Keith's song "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue" in saying, "I hate it. It's ignorant, and it makes country music sound ignorant. It targets an entire culture - and not just the bad people who did bad things. You've got to have some tact. Anybody can write, 'We'll put a boot in your ass'. . . "[15] Keith responded by belittling Maines' songwriting skills: "I'll bury her. She has never written anything that has been a hit. . . "[16] and "That's what I do -- I write songs. . . "[17] Keith further stated, ". . . she said anyone can write 'We'll put a boot in your ass', but, you know. . . she didn't. "[18]

After Maines commented at a March 2003 Dixie Chicks concert that the Chicks didn't want the Iraq War and were ashamed President Bush was from Texas, Keith's 2003 "Shock'n Y'all" tour began displaying a backdrop showing a doctored photo of Maines with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign Shock'n Y'all is an Album by Country music superstar Toby Keith, released in 2003 Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti ( Arabic: ar صدام حسين عبد المجيد التكريتي --> April 28 1937 &ndash December 30 [19] Shortly thereafter, on May 21, 2003, Maines wore a t-shirt with "F. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. U. T. K. " written on the front while performing for the Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast. The Academy of Country Music (ACM was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy [19] The Dixie Chicks website stated that the acronym stood for "Freedom, Understanding, Truth and Knowledge. "[20] Some saw it as a veiled insult directed at Keith. [19]

In August 2003, Keith publicly declared that he was done feuding with Maines, explaining, "You know, a best friend of mine. . . lost a two-year-old daughter to cancer. . . [Recently] I saw. . . a picture of me and Natalie and it said, 'Fight to the Death' or something. It seemed so insignificant. I said, 'Enough is enough'. "[21]

In the 2006 documentary Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing, Maines confirmed that the F. Dixie Chicks Shut Up and Sing (also known simply as Shut Up and Sing) is a 2006 Documentary film produced and directed by Academy Award U. T. K. shirt was, in fact, a shot at Keith in response to his criticism of her; the acronym standing for Fuck You Toby Keith. [13] As of January 2007, Keith continues to refuse to say Maines' name and argues that the doctored photo was intended to express his feeling that Maines' criticism was tyrannical and a dictator-like attempt to squelch Keith's free speech. [22]

Iraq War criticism and fallout

See also: Dixie Chicks#Political controversy

During the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq ordered by U. The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily The 2003 invasion of Iraq, from March 20 to May 1 2003 was spearheaded by the United States, backed by British forces and smaller contingents from Australia S. President George W. Bush, the Dixie Chicks performed on March 10, 2003 at Shepherd's Bush Empire theatre in London, the first concert stop on their Top of the World Tour. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Shepherds Bush Empire (the first word is sometimes spelled Shepherd's) is a music venue in Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Top of the World Tour was the 2003 Concert tour by American Country music trio Dixie Chicks. Prior to performing their song "Travelin' Soldier", the band gave an introductory monologue during which Maines said:

“ Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas. [23] ”

A review of the concert published in The Guardian abbreviated Maines' comment to read, "Just so you know. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. . . we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas. "[2] This abbreviated statement became widely circulated by the media.

Maines' comment, as abbreviated, provoked controversy and anger from some country music fans, and the Dixie Chicks were subsequently denounced by Bush supporters. Country music radio stations boycotted Dixie Chicks' music. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Scattered protests at which people destroyed Dixie Chicks' CDs occurred. Concerns arose that the Dixie Chicks impending US leg of the Top of the World Tour, slated to start May 1 in South Carolina, would see a lack of fans. Top of the World Tour was the 2003 Concert tour by American Country music trio Dixie Chicks. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. [24]

On March 12, the Dixie Chicks website posted a statement that read, "We've been overseas for several weeks and have been reading and following the news accounts of our government's position. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving The anti-American sentiment that has unfolded here is astounding. . . " Maines added to the statement, "I feel the president is ignoring the opinions of many in the U. S. and alienating the rest of the world. . . My comments were made in frustration and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view. . . While we support our troops, there is nothing more frightening than the notion of going to war with Iraq and the prospect of all the innocent lives that will be lost. "[25]

A further statement was released on March 14: "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect. " Maines continued by expressing her discontent regarding the impending war, "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. "[26]

At the first US concert after Maines' comment, she is quoted as saying from the stage, "They told me that you may not come, but I knew you'd come because we have the greatest fans in the whole wide world. "[24][23] Despite fan turnout at concerts, the Dixie Chicks began receiving death threats as circulation of the comment increased. Subsequently, security was heightened at all concert venues and metal detectors were installed where possible. [27][8] A death threat directed at Maines was received prior to the Chicks' July 6, 2003 concert in Dallas, Texas. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Maines described the threat as ". . . scary because. . . it wasn't just somebody wanting to write a hate letter. . . It was somebody who obviously thought they had a plan. " Security was heightened for the trip to and from the concert venue as well as at the arena. [28]

On May 21, 2006, while promoting the release of the album Taking the Long Way, Maines reconsidered her 2003 apology to President Bush, saying, ". Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Taking the Long Way is the multiple Grammy Award -winning seventh Studio album by the American country / rock female . . I don't feel that way anymore. I don't feel he is owed any respect whatsoever. . . If people are going to ask me to apologize based on who I am. . . I don't know what to do about that. I can't change who I am. "[29]

Maines says she's not looking for more battles but that "The Incident", as it is referred to by the Chicks, reminded her of how she ". . . felt in high school: to be angry, to be sure that you're right and that the things you do matter. You don't realize that you're not feeling those feelings until you do. And then you realize how much more interesting life is. "[29]

Two 2006 documentaries, Protesting the Dixie Chicks and Shut Up And Sing, deal with the controversy surrounding Maines' comment and the ensuing fallout. Protesting the Dixie Chicks is a documentary by American filmmaker Christopher Fleeger independently released on DVD in 2006 Dixie Chicks Shut Up and Sing (also known simply as Shut Up and Sing) is a 2006 Documentary film produced and directed by Academy Award The Dixie Chicks continue to discuss the matter. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph on June 15, 2006 regarding the fallout from her comment, Maines again stirred up controversy by stating "The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism; Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Patriotism is commonly defined as love of and/or devotion to one's country . . I don't see why people care about patriotism. "[30]

In 2007, the Dixie Chicks won three Grammys for "Not Ready to Make Nice" and two Grammys for Taking the Long Way, receiving all five Grammys for which they were nominated. "Not Ready to Make Nice" is a country - pop song written and performed by the American all-female band Dixie Chicks for their This was seen by some as vindication for the Dixie Chicks, who were shunned by country radio programmers after Maines' remarks about President Bush. As the Dixie Chicks accepted the album of the year award, Maines said, "I think people are using their freedom of speech with all these awards. We get the message. ". [31]

Philanthropic works

Discography

Dixie Chicks

See also: Dixie Chicks discography

Other works

Awards

Dixie Chicks

See also: Dixie Chicks#Awards

American Civil Liberties Union

American Music Awards

Country Music Association Awards

Grammy Awards

Juno Awards

Individual

References

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Wide Open Spaces is the fourth Album by American Country music band the Dixie Chicks, released in 1998 (see 1998 Fly is the fifth Album by American country band Dixie Chicks, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music) Home is the sixth Studio album by American country band Dixie Chicks, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music) Top of World Tour Live is the first Live album by American country band Dixie Chicks, released in 2003 Taking the Long Way is the multiple Grammy Award -winning seventh Studio album by the American country / rock female Pat Green (born Patrick Craven Green, April 5, 1972 in San Antonio Texas) is an American Country music artist David Bowie's " The Wedding Song " appears on his 1993 album Black Tie White Noise in two forms first as an instrumental titled "The Wedding" Step Right Up The Songs of Tom Waits is the title of a tribute album to Tom Waits, released in 1995 by Manifesto Records. Charlie Robison (born September 1 1964, Houston Texas) is an American singer/ Songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Trouble in Shangri-La is the sixth album by American singer/songwriter and Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks. Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born on May 26 1948 in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood C'mon C'mon is the fourth studio Album by American Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician. Good Times is a American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the Charlie Robison (born September 1 1964, Houston Texas) is an American singer/ Songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Songs for Tsunami Relief Austin to South Asia is an album by American Country and western musician Willie Nelson Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin March 16, 1964, is an American Singer-songwriter, Musician, and Grammy award 'How I Go' is a song by Yellowcard, with backup vocals by Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines. Lights and Sounds is Yellowcard 's fifth album but their second released on a major label and their third to include singer/guitarist Ryan Key. Yellowcard is a Pop punk band from Jacksonville Florida. Their music features a rare contribution to the genre incorporating the use of a Violin. Nightcrawler is the third full-length studio album released by singer Pete Yorn. Peter (Pete Yorn (b July 27, 1974) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist who first gained international recognition when The Western is a fiction Genre seen in Film, Television, Radio, Literature, Painting and other Visual arts. Duets An American Classic is an Album by Tony Bennett, released in 2006 Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3 1926) is an American Singer of popular music, standards Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American Singer-songwriter and occasional Actor. The Dixie Chicks are a multiple Grammy Award -winning Country music group composed of three women Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, and Emily The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses The 30th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 13, 2003. The 28th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 8, 2001. 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The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was first awarded in 1970 The 47th Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The 45th Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year The Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance was first awarded in 1970 The 42nd Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2000. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year The 41st Grammy Awards were held on February 24, 1999. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1998 The Juno Awards of 2007 were hosted in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada on the weekend ending 1 April 2007. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television (8 October 2006) Not ready to make nice AdelaideNow. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 3 April 2007. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  4. ^ Play at School American Music Conference. Accessed 15 April 2007. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  6. ^ Davis, Rob. Dixie Chicks FAQ Accessed 12 April 2007. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  8. ^ a b Burkeman, Oliver. (25 March 2006) Dixie Chicks turn death threats to song The Guardian. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 18 March 2007. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ Cohen, Jonathan. (10 March 2006) Dixie Chicks Get Personal On 'Long Way' [[Billboard (magazine}|Billboard]]. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 1 June 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  10. ^ Rosen, Craig. (3 December 1999) Dixie Chicks And Sheryl Crow Prove They're Gutsy Women Yahoo!Music. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Accessed 1 June 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  11. ^ CMT. com. (26 June 2000) Natalie Maines Gets Hitched CMT. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 19 April 2007. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  13. ^ a b Kopple, Barbara; Peck, Cecilia. (2006) Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing Documentary. Dixie Chicks Shut Up and Sing (also known simply as Shut Up and Sing) is a 2006 Documentary film produced and directed by Academy Award
  14. ^ Politically Incorrect. (15 May 1998) Transcript Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  15. ^ LA Daily News. (8 August 2002) Natalie Maines (Dixie Chick member) Bashes Toby Keith's Patriotic Anthem Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  16. ^ Buzzle. com. (5 June 2003) Dixie Chicks vs. Toby Keith Accessed 17 May 2007. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  17. ^ CMT. com. (6 December 2002) Toby Keith Reacts to Maines' Comments in Upcoming CMT.com Interview Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  18. ^ Gilbert, Calvin. (20 June 2003) CMT News Special Explores Maines-Keith Controversy CMT. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. com. Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  19. ^ a b c BBC News. (3 June 2003) Fresh Dixie Chicks row erupts Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  20. ^ Wolf, Buck. (26 April 2005) Hilton vs. Richie: When Celebs Duke It Out - 7. Dixie Chicks vs. Toby Keith ABC News. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 20 March 2007. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  21. ^ ContactMusic. com (29 August 2003) Tobey (sic) Keith Ends Feud with Natalie Maines Accessed 17 March 2007. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  22. ^ Guzman, Rafer. (28 January 2007) Toby Keith, angry American Accessed 18 March 2007. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  23. ^ a b Goodman, Amy. (15 February 2007) "Shut Up And Sing: Dixie Chicks' Big Grammy Win Caps Comeback From Backlash Over Anti-War Stance" Democracy Now!. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Accessed 24 February 2007. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  24. ^ a b Mattingly, David. (2 May 2003) Fans turn out, cheer Dixie Chicks as U.S. tour opens CNN. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 20 March 2007. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  26. ^ CNN. (14 March 2003) Dixie Chicks singer apologizes for Bush comment Accessed 12 February 2007. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  27. ^ BBC. (24 April 2003) Dixie Chicks 'get death threats' Accessed 18 March 2007. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  28. ^ Associated Press. (11 May 2006) Dixie Chicks recall death threat MSNBC. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. com. Accessed 18 March, 2007.
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  30. ^ Sweeting, Adam. (15 June 2006) How the Chicks survived their scrap with Bush The Daily Telegraph. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Accessed 18 March 2007. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  33. ^ News Release. (12 December 2006) ACLU/SC Honors Dixie Chicks, 'Crash' Oscar Winner, Top Music Executive, and Courageous Navy Lawyer ACLU. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses Accessed 20 July 2007. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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NAME Maines, Natalie Louise
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Maines, Natalie; Pasdar, Natalie
SHORT DESCRIPTION Lead singer for Dixie Chicks
DATE OF BIRTH October 14, 1974
PLACE OF BIRTH Lubbock, Texas
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
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