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🔒Want to see The Chicks in Houston? Enter here for a chance to win a free pair of tickets to see the show
Read full article: 🔒Want to see The Chicks in Houston? Enter here for a chance to win a free pair of tickets to see the showThe Chicks return to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion this Saturday, October 8th, and we have your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show!
The Chicks head back on tour in 2022 after long break
Read full article: The Chicks head back on tour in 2022 after long breakMulti-platinum trio The Chicks are heading back on tour this summer, their first major outing since 2017 and first shows since releasing their fifth studio album “Gaslighter.”.
New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunited
Read full article: New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunitedHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it essential to Miranda disciples. After the film's June debut was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests, it lands on Hulu on Friday. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC The Chicks: After changing their name and recording their first album in 14 years, Grammy-winning country trio The Chicks will release their new album, Gaslighter, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONThe documentary Showbiz Kids promises a candid look at the high risk, high reward careers of child actors, with perspective from those who have been there.
With new name and album, The Chicks voices ring loud again
Read full article: With new name and album, The Chicks voices ring loud againThe 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.
How The Chicks dropped the word 'Dixie' from their name
Read full article: How The Chicks dropped the word 'Dixie' from their nameNASHVILLE, Tenn. When The Chicks decided to drop the word Dixie from the band's name, it was the culmination of years of internal discussions and attempts to distance itself from negative connotations with the word. The band signed a seven-record deal with Sony and again, they questioned whether to continue as The Dixie Chicks. Strayer even wondered if the word chicks was too derogatory to women, but ultimately felt it was empowering. I think the sort of now moment for me was when NASCAR banned the Dixie flag, said Maines. The Chicks did some research and found a female duo in New Zealand had been using the name The Chicks for decades.
Dixie Chicks drop 'dixie' from name, now known as The Chicks
Read full article: Dixie Chicks drop 'dixie' from name, now known as The ChicksNASHVILLE, Tenn. Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to The Chicks of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name. We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters, the band said in a statement. The move follows a decision by country group Lady Antebellum to change to Lady A after acknowledging the word's association to slavery. Lady A received criticism with their name switch after a Black singer revealed shed been performing as Lady A for years.
Dixie Chicks are finally back with a new song
Read full article: Dixie Chicks are finally back with a new songIf you look up the definition of “gaslight” in the dictionary, it will tell you “to cause a person to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation,” and that’s what the Dixie Chicks’ new song, “Gaslighter," is exactly about. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 14 years since we’ve been blessed with a new album from these country queens, and it seems like they’re picking up right where they left off after the success of their hit song “Not Ready To Make Nice.”The Dixie Chicks have never been afraid to say what they think. Who can forget when they made those comments about President George W. Bush? The Dixie Chicks don’t hold anything back, and Maines has never sounded better ripping through the verses of the song. The album “Gaslighter” officially drops May 1, and until then, you can play the song “Gaslighter” over and over and over again.