The fallout became country music lore, a warning to stay away from political talk, especially of the liberal kind.
On Juliana Calm Down, their daughters and nieces are name-checked in a song that encourages young women to keep their heads held high when struggling through lifes obstacles.
Their last album, 2006's Taking The Long Way, earned five Grammys, including album of the year, and won over masses of fans who never listened to them before.
But its unlikely the fans who turned their back on The Chicks 17 years ago are going to feel any different about their return.
But The Chicks think younger music fans dont adhere to that idea.