Biography
Shaped in 1989 like a Western-themed bluegrass strap, the Dixie Chicks eventually became probably one of the most popular functions in contemporary country music, along with the highest-selling female group in the us. You start with 1998’s WIDELY OPEN Areas, they struck an equilibrium between the industrial, radio-ready visual of country-pop as well as the rootsy audio of neo-traditionalist nation, a mixture that helped differentiate the trio from such concurrent celebrities as Shania Twain. The Dixie Chicks additional distanced themselves from country’s traditional limitations as their profession advanced, although their outspoken values — particularly Natalie Maines’ open up criticism from the battle in Iraq, which ignited a backlash in 2003 — had been sometimes voiced towards the detriment from the band’s product sales. Even so, the Dixie Chicks continued to be a compelling music group in concert and on record, boasting three-part harmonies and an instrumental prowess which was practically unparalleled among very similar groupings. Sisters Martie and Emily Erwin had been elevated in Addison, Tx, a suburban city on the north advantage of Dallas. Both young ladies showed a skill for stringed equipment young, with Martie understanding the fiddle and Emily learning the five-string banjo. Pursuing their high-school graduation, the Erwins became a member of bassist Laura Lynch and guitarist Robin Lynn Macy to create the Dixie Chicks, whose name was modeled following the Small Feat tune “Dixie Poultry.” The group originally marketed a vintage cowgirl image, putting on rhinestone-studded regalia and honing a variety of traditional nation, folk, and bluegrass; the bandmembers also paid homage to Roy Rogers’ cowgirl co-star/wife on the indie debut, 1990’s Give thanks to Heavens for Dale Evans. Because the 10 years progressed, nevertheless, the group’s picture and audio became more sophisticated, frequently bridging the distance between nation and pop music. The move toward a far more contemporary sound started with 1992’s Small Ol’ Cowgirl, a transitional record whose brand-new direction (aided partly by the efforts of many sidemen, including metal guitar tale Lloyd Maines) led to Macy’s departure. With Lynch today managing lead vocals, the rest of the trio resurfaced in 1993 with Shouldn’t a Told You That. They agreed upon with Sony’s recently revived Monument imprint in 1995, but Lynch still left the group quickly thereafter — based on a Dec 10, 1998, feature within the Dallas Observer, both she and Macy had been victims from the Erwins’ wish to foster a far more younger image. Soon called as Lynch’s alternative was 21-year-old business lead vocalist Natalie Maines, Lloyd Maines’ able-voiced child. The lineup change brought with it a fresh contemporary closet and an similarly modernized nation sound; still, few expected the massive achievement from the Dixie Chicks’ 1998 major-label debut, WIDELY OPEN Spaces. Following the leadoff solitary “I COULD Like You Better” became the group’s 1st Top Ten nation strike, both “There’s Your Problems” as well as the winsome name track increased to the very best from the Warm Country Songs graph. Wide Open Areas proceeded to go quadruple platinum within its 1st year and finally became the best-selling group record in nation music history, getting a slew of Grammy and CMA honours on the way. Journey implemented in 1999, instantly coming back the Dixie Chicks towards the higher reaches of the united states graphs with the business lead one “Prepared to Work.” Another smash strike was “Goodbye Earl,” which spun the story of the abusive hubby who died as a result of his vengeful wife. Even though lyrics owed much to black humor, “Goodbye Earl” (in addition to another track, “Sin Wagon,” whose lyrics handled upon Maines’ wish to “execute a small mattress dance”) proved the Dixie Chicks didn’t usually abide by the traditional ideals of the country group of fans. This outspoken attitude in the beginning contributed with their achievement, but Maines’ potential comments about Chief executive George W. Bush would plunge the music group into controversy in old age. The Dixie Chicks had been now legitimate superstars, plus they joined famous brands Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Celine Dion for the filming of VH1’s Divas Present in 2002. 90 days later, these were back in the overall game with the discharge of the sixth record, which eschewed the refined audio from the young ladies’ recent work with a nostalgic, bluegrass-based design. Home proclaimed the young ladies’ first discharge independently Sony imprint, Open up Wide Records; in addition, it offered them their 1st two TOP hits within the pop graphs with “VERY LONG TIME Eliminated” and “Landslide” (a stirring cover from the Fleetwood Mac pc original). The surface of the Globe Tour: Live and its own accompanying DVD found its way to 2003, taking the band’s power like a live take action. However, the very best of the Globe Tour also designated a turning stage for the music group. On opening night time in London, Natalie Maines spoke out contrary to the Iraq Battle, stating that girls had been ashamed to talk about their home condition with Leader Bush. Many American supporters lashed out in response, as well as the Dixie Chicks viewed as nation radio boycotted their most recent record. Released in 2006, Acquiring the GOOD WAY handled that backlash (including death dangers, group protests, along with a chilly reception on the 2003 ACM Honours) with music like “Not really Prepared to Make Good,” which received three Grammy Honours and helped reestablish the group like a industrial force. The recording itself netted yet another two Grammys, and “Not really Prepared to Make Great” gained the Dixie Chicks their highest peak up to now within the pop graphs. Acquiring the GOOD WAY only offered two million copies in the us, though — a industrial letdown set alongside the band’s three earlier albums — as well as the Dixie Chicks briefly disappeared following the 2007 Grammy Honours. For quite some time, things had been quiet within the Dixie Chicks’ camp. Sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire ultimately formed a fresh band, the Courtroom Lawn Hounds, and started making programs for an record release and associated tour. In March 2010, nevertheless, the Dixie Chicks announced a string of summer months concerts alongside the Eagles and Keith Urban, prompting the Courtroom Lawn Hounds to cancel their very own tour. In Sept 2006, by the end from the frenzied press tour for the discharge from the Acquiring the GOOD WAY recording, the Dixie Chicks got recorded a romantic live set in the Los Angeles Theatre within VH1’s Storytellers series, as well as the efficiency was finally released on Dvd and blu-ray and Blu-ray in 2011, additional illustrating the trio’s power like a live work.
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1 | Emily Robison is married to musician Charlie Robison and Natalie Maines is married to actor/director Adrian Pasdar. Maines and Pasdar first met in May 1999, at the wedding of Emily and Charlie Robison. |
2 | In fall of 2004 they participated in the Vote for Change concert tour organized to encourage the defeat of George W. Bush in the U.S. presidential election. |
3 | Group members: Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire (aka Martie Seidel). |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Blacklist | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
One Hit Wonderland | 2013 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
GCB | 2012 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs | 2011 | TV Movie performer: "Cowboy Take Me Away" | |
CMT Insider | 2009 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
True Blood | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
The Simpsons | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
CSNY/Déjà Vu | 2008 | Documentary performer: "Travelin' Soldier" | |
There Is a Bridge | 2007 | TV Movie documentary performer: "Silent House" | |
Austin City Limits | 2007 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
Biography | 2006 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
Guiding Light | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic | 2006 | Video performer: "Lullaby of Broadway" | |
Grey's Anatomy | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006 | ||
Shut Up & Sing | 2006 | Documentary "The Long Way Around", "Lubbock and Leave It" / performer: "Favorite Year" | |
Headline Country | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Medium | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Cold Case | 2006 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
Howard Stern on Demand | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Six Feet Under | 2005 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Saturday Night Live | 2003 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Angel | 2001 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Runaway Bride | 1999 | performer: "Ready To Run", "You Can't Hurry Love" |
Actress
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Musical Guest |
Producer
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Dixie Chicks: Top of the World | 2003 | Video executive producer |
Thanks
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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CSNY/Déjà Vu | 2008 | Documentary acknowledgment: footage provided by |
Self
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The 50th Annual CMA Awards | 2016 | TV Movie | Themselves |
CMT: What's Your 20? 20 Greatest Women, 20 Years | 2011 | TV Movie | Themselves |
The Simpsons | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
Corazón de... | 2007 | TV Series | Themselves |
E! Live from the Red Carpet | 2007 | TV Series | Themselves |
Austin City Limits | 1999-2007 | TV Series documentary | Themselves |
B InTune TV | 2007 | TV Series | Guest star / Guest stars |
2006 American Music Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Themselves |
CMT: The Greatest - 40 Days That Shaped Country Music | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves |
VH1 Storytellers | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Themselves |
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic | 2006 | Video | Themselves |
Shut Up & Sing | 2006 | Documentary | Themselves |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
Later... With Jools Holland | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1998-2006 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest / Themselves |
Howard Stern on Demand | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
CMT Insider | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
Johnny Cash: God's Gonna Cut You Down | 2006 | Video short | Themselves |
Real Time with Bill Maher | 2004 | TV Series | Themselves |
2003 Radio Music Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Themselves |
TV total | 2003 | TV Series | Themselves |
Wetten, dass..? | 2003 | TV Series | Themselves |
V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Themselves |
Saturday Night Live | 2003 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest |
Super Bowl XXXVII | 2003 | TV Movie | Themselves - National Anthem Performer |
Dixie Chicks: Top of the World | 2003 | Video | Themselves |
An Evening with the Dixie Chicks | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves |
CMT Crossroads | 2002 | TV Series | Themselves |
CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Themselves |
VH1 Divas Las Vegas | 2002 | TV Special | Themselves |
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Themselves |
The 2nd Annual Women Rock! Girls and Guitars | 2001 | TV Special | Themselves - Singers |
America: A Tribute to Heroes | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Themselves - Performer |
Lilith on Top | 2001 | Documentary | Themselves |
Dixie Chicks on the Fly | 2000 | TV Movie | Themselves |
The 2000 Billboard Music Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Themselves - Performers |
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Themselves- Performers |
The 27th Annual American Music Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Themselves |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1999 | TV Series | Themselves |
Asleep at the Wheel: The Making of 'Ride with Bob' | 1999 | TV Movie | Themselves |
The 34th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Themselves |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest / Themselves |
The 26th Annual American Music Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Themselves |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1998 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest |
CBS This Morning | 1994 | TV Series | Themselves |
Texas, Our Texas Inaugural Gala | 1991 | TV Movie | Themselves |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2007 | TV Series | Themselves |
Biography | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Themselves |
CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves |
Headline Country | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
CMT Crossroads | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
CMT: 20 Sexiest Women | 2004 | TV Special | Themselves |
CMT: 40 Greatest Women of Country Music | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves |
Entertainment Tonight | 2016 | TV Series | Themselves |
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs | 2011 | TV Movie | Themselves |
CMT Insider | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Themselves |
Sesame Street | 2007 | TV Series | Themselves |
Won awards
Won awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
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2007 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Record of the Year | · Chris Testa (Engineer/Mixer) · Jim Scott (Engineer/Mixer) · Richard Dodd (Engineer/Mixer) · Rick Rubin (Producer) |
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2007 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | · Chris Testa (Engineer/Mixer) · Jim Scott (Engineer/Mixer) · Richard Dodd (Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer) · Rick Rubin (Producer) |
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2007 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Country Album | For the album "Taking the Long Way." | |
2007 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | For the song "Not Ready to Make Nice." | |
2003 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | For the song "Long Time Gone." | |
2003 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Country Album | For the album "Home." |
Nominated awards
Nominated awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
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2007 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | Shut Up & Sing (2006) | |
2006 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | For the song "I Hope." | |
1999 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best New Artist |
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