what did they do wrong??
2006-06-15 09:19:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
the lead singer expressed her dislike w/ G.W. and his policies
next thing you know,
the dixie chicks are getting death threats
radio stations are pressured to ban airing any of their songs
with the extension of the patriot act
in america
free speech is only for the like-minded
and
pro-G.W.
2006-06-15 09:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Cassor 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
When the war in Iraq was just beginning, Natalie Maines (the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks) was interviewed on British television and was broadcast criticizing the president and the war effort. Actually, the tone was closer to "Bush is an idiot and we shouldn't be fighting this war."
What followed was a mini-fued with (then-) quickly rising country star Toby Keith, who was cashing in on his roughneck image with songs that played well to the pro-war crowd, like "Angry American (Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue)"
A number of country stations, notably those owned by Clear Channel, banned the Dixie Chicks repetoire (including the then-hit "Long Time Gone") and in some cases told hosts that even mentioning the Chicks on-air was verbotten.
The Clear Channel ban on even mentioning the Chicks still persists, even with the release of their new album "Taking the Long Way" (Currently 2nd on Billboard 200, spent 2 weeks at #1; #1 on Billboard Internet Albulm chart) and single ("Not Ready to Make Nice", currently 49, 7 weeks on chart, peak position 23).
2006-06-15 16:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by hogan.enterprises 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were too vocal regarding their opposition to President George W Bush in his war against Iraq. Even moreso to the 'reasons for the war'.
The mood in USA has changed; opinion is swinging to the majority of Americans wanting a withdrawal of their troops from Iraq.
Consequently, The Dixie Chicks have regained ground and with their brilliant new album 'Taking the Long Way', they are re-establishing their former popularity.
2006-06-15 16:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have been a fan of theirs for some time now and first off it was the traditional country and western music fraternity that turned against them. They said that their music and songs would never take off. Let them speak and let them sing I say. There have been many people in the music business who have spoken aloud on political issues Joan Baez, Country Joe, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, just to name a few. Freedom of speech is here to stay.
2006-06-15 16:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard their music & quite like them.
They did make comments about George Bush but stated at the time that it was only their opinion. When did it become against the law to voice an opinion?
Disliking the group because of this is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.
2006-06-15 16:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if The Dixie Chicks would bash Obama now, if they would be banned again?
2014-08-08 15:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 3 years ago they said they were ashamed George Bush is from Texas. They were in France at the time. Now they are releaseing a new album.
2006-06-15 16:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They totally dissed the president of the U.S. and nobody likes them anymore. I still like their music but I don't like the people. Does that help? UK people rock!!!
2006-06-15 16:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Jugglingmidget06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're backwards quasi-country bumpkins who think that their opinions of the president should hold sway over everyone.
2006-06-15 16:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ari A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I like their music and don't know much about them though, except one of them is married to the fella out of Mysterious Ways.
2006-06-15 16:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋