what happened to the dixi chicks?

Question

im not really a fan but ive been hearing alot of crap about some mix up they had with bush. can someone tell me what they said and what bush said please thanx

Answer 1

They are still around I saw a video on VH1. The singer, Natalie Maines, said she was ashamed that Bush was from the home state of Texas at a concert in Europe so they got a lot of bad publicity for that.

Here's an article I found on the subject.


NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The Dixie Chicks are drawing harsh words from country music fans for remarks singer Natalie Maines made about President George W. Bush during a recent performance in London.

Maines told the audience earlier this week, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."

Angry phone calls flooded Nashville radio station WKDF-FM on Thursday, some calling for a boycott of the Texas trio's music.

The group released a statement Thursday saying they have been overseas for several weeks and "the anti-American sentiment that has unfolded here is astounding. 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."

In a separate statement Thursday, Maines said, "I feel the president is ignoring the opinion 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."

The Dixie Chicks will kick off a U.S. tour in support of their multi-platinum album Home on May 1 in Greenville, South Carolina. The group's hits include "Wide Open Spaces," "Ready to Run" and "Landslide."

Answer 2

Despite the troubles they've had with what Natalie said about Bush, they've just started their Accidents and Accusations tour.

Natalie said that the band was ashamed that Bush came from Texas, just as the Iraq conflict was about to go ahead. This resulted in a boycott of their music. Natalie later said that the President was "ignoring the opinions of many in the US, and alienating the rest of the world."

Bush responded: "The Dixie Chicks are free to speak their mind...They shouldn't have their feelings hurt because some people don't want to buy their records when they speak out."

Answer 3

Several years ago, the lead singer spoke up at a concert overseas and said that they were ashamed that Bush was from their homestate of Texas. Bush said they had the right to their opinions and free speech.

Answer 4

After they gave 'Bush' a thrashing in another country, the republicans have been bashing them and boycotting their concerts.

I think the lead singer, forgot her name, had quit for awhile as well.
Personally, I like 'em
Mack

Answer 5

I use to like them too...have a hard time listening to them after that.
I mean come on you're American! Don't diss your countrymen, country or leader in a foreign land...bad girls. Bad Dixie Chicks. Shame!
Perhaps they have moved to Afghanistan! :) We can hope...maybe they'll take Sean Penn with 'em.

Answer 6

They are still on the cuntry music charts dispite the Bush troubles they have had in the past.

Answer 7

while in england they said that they were ashamed to be from the same state as bush.then they said they didnt want rebe mciityeres type of fan.now they cant sell a ticket in the us or a cd

Answer 8

they said george bush makes me ashamed of bein from texas and a whole bunch of you ****** assholes got mad about it

**** bush