Dixie Chicks on 60 minuites

[Bro. Curtis]

I watched, with my wife, as I was just cleaning my shotgun at the time, and really wasn't interested, but that chubby little girl sure can whine, can't she ? It seems country music was pretty good to them, as attested to by their ability to take three years off. Why does she keep insulting the people who let her live the high life ?

When will she just let it go ? And 60 minuites slurping up to them, well, let's consider the source.

BTW, Rhonda Vincent, now there's a real woman. More talent in her little finger than the entire trio of Dixie Chicks. But you'll probably never know that, on account of that Rhonda plays real music. And she never tells her fans how to vote.

 

[Revmitchell]

Whining aint gonna get her back into the good graces of country music fans. She has a right to speak and folks have a right to not buy her music. Maybe she should take her music to MTV and Air America.

 

[KenH]

Originally posted by Bro. Curtis:
BTW, Rhonda Vincent, now there's a real woman.

Amen, brother.

I've already pre-ordered Rhonda's forthcoming album, "All American Bluegrass Girl" from Amazon.com.

 

[go2church]

My iPod can't wait for the new Dixie Chicks album to come out.

 

[North Carolina Tentmaker]

Rhonda Vincent is awesome. I first saw her on the bluegrass awards show a few years ago.

Natalie has the pipes, I used to love to hear her sing. If they could just get her to shut up between songs they would still be selling albums. I did not throw mine out (I only have the 1st one), but I admit I have not listened to it in years now.

It is really kind of sad, I liked their music but now when I listen to it I can't get past the politics. I wish I could separate the two.

 

[Brian30755]

I just wish well-known musicians and all of Hollywood would stick to doing what they're being paid to do; entertain us. I also wish they would realize that they don't speak for America when it comes to politics or religion.

 

[carpro]

Natalie's interview revealed two things to me.

1. She still hasn't learned that people are interested in her musical talent, not her political opinion.

2. She doesn't interview like she's too bright in the first place.

#1 is the likely result of #2.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

BTW, how many greedy, evil, price gouging oil executives are rich enough to take three years off ?

 

[fromtheright]

Dittos, BC and Rev M. I was a big Chicks fan until Natalie piped up. I wouldn't have had a big problem with it if she had mouthed off over here but doing so before a foreign audience was just too much. There are a few liberals even in country music, including one of my favorites, Emmylou Harris, and Jimmy Buffett, another favorite, has given campaign benefit concerts for Jimmy Carter, Mondale, and Clinton, but I'll continue to buy both his and Emmylou's records. I didn't burn my Dixie Chicks CD's, so that my refusing to listen to them is a continual constant choice, as is my refusal to buy any more of their albums.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

The Dixie Chicks are a perfect example of why capitalism works. They knew they wouldn't make it on their musical talent, so they went for image. They performed other people's songs, for the most part, and used studio musicians on the records. I suppose I should give their banjo player a little credit, it's a very hard instrument to learn. But the other two don't impress me at all. Pretty much a female, countrified, N-Sync. However, I rejoice in their success. I'm happy they got jobs that give you three years off, with royalties. I just wish ole' Natalie wasn't so bitter.

 

[Revmitchell]

country folks have to much common sense to be liberal.

 

[go2church]

Considering some of the nonsense on this thread, it doesn't seem that Natalie is the only bitter one! Talented young ladies who took off time to have a family with an opinion...heck that's got the making of country song right there!

 

[emeraldctyangel]

Whatever. People have families all the time with less fuss. That fact (although I think they were more concerned with the battle they were having with their record label than raising kids) does not mean I should laud them for taking off some years to do it.

If all some girl band, who seemingly cannot find a fit business manager, has to do is whine about the President, torment another country music singer in the press, and have some kids - then I want her life.

 

[Revmitchell]

Bush Gets No Respect From Chicks' Maines
May 21, 11:19 AM EST

The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines apologized for disrespecting President Bush during a London concert in 2003. But now, she's taking it back. "I don't feel that way anymore," she told Time magazine for its issue hitting newsstands Monday. "I don't feel he is owed any respect whatsoever."

As war in Iraq loomed, Maines told the London audience: "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas."

The remarks led to death threats and a backlash from other country stars, including a high-profile spat with Toby Keith. It also stalled what until then had been the group's smashingly successful career.

Bandmate Emily Robinson said she knew right away the remark wouldn't be taken lightly and got "hot from my head to my toes."

"It wasn't that I didn't agree with her 100 percent; it was just, 'Oh, this is going to stir something up,'" she told Time.

For band member Martie Maguire, the controversy was a blessing in disguise.

"I'd rather have a small following of really cool people who get it, who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith," Maguire said. "We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do."

The Chicks' hits include "Landslide," "Goodbye Earl" and "Wide Open Spaces." Their new album, "Taking the Long Way," is due out May 23. The first single is "Not Ready to Make Nice.

Well you get what ya wish for sometimes. How fat is that paycheck now?

 

[emeraldctyangel]

LOL Im perfectly happy not getting what they have 'got'. Talk about continuing to stir the pot! I guess they have a small fan base out there that just buys music because they run their mouths. How *can* they sing with those cowgirl boots in their mouths?

Some people just dont know when to quit I guess.

 

[Daisy]

I heard them sing on a sound track of some movie the other night (probably made for TV) - don't remember which movie, but their singing was real pretty. I think I'll buy their new - do people still say 'album'? - CD.

 

[North Carolina Tentmaker]

Anybody else watch the country music awards last night? Reba said something along the lines of, "If the Dixie Chicks can sing with their foot in their mouth I aught to be able to host this show." It was really funny.

 

[Magnetic Poles]

Originally posted by Bro. Curtis:
I watched, with my wife, as I was just cleaning my shotgun at the time, and really wasn't interested, but that chubby little girl sure can whine, can't she ?

Does your wife know you talk about her like that, Curtis?

 

[Terry_Herrington]

Originally posted by Magnetic Poles:
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I watched, with my wife, as I was just cleaning my shotgun at the time, and really wasn't interested, but that chubby little girl sure can whine, can't she ?

Does your wife know you talk about her like that, Curtis?

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[lgpruitt]

Originally posted by North Carolina Tentmaker:
Rhonda Vincent is awesome. I first saw her on the bluegrass awards show a few years ago.

Natalie has the pipes, I used to love to hear her sing. If they could just get her to shut up between songs they would still be selling albums. I did not throw mine out (I only have the 1st one), but I admit I have not listened to it in years now.

It is really kind of sad, I liked their music but now when I listen to it I can't get past the politics. I wish I could separate the two.

I have several of their CD's but have given them no attention since they put music and politics together. They had a great thing going and have awesome harmony.....some of them (Natalie) just needs to grow up!