ArtistInfo

Dixie Chicks

Band, *1989 US, Dallas
Rock, Folk and World

The Dixie Chicks formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas. After years of struggle and changes in personnel, the group achieved large-scale country and pop commercial success starting in the late 1990s, with hit songs such as "Wide Open Spaces", "Cowboy Take Me Away", and "Long Time Gone". They became known for their lively group personae, instrumental virtuosity, fashion sense, and outspoken views. In particular, Natalie Maines' public criticism of President George W. Bush on the eve of the 2003 invasion of Iraq led to considerable controversy for the group, causing them to lose a large part of their core country audience, but gain a new if somewhat smaller audience in the process.

Members

	Emily Robison bvoc *1972 US
	Natalie Maines voc, bvoc *1974 US
	Martie Maguire vn, bvoc *1969 US
	Emily Erwin bj, voc, stg, acg
	Laura Lynch eb, voc, bvoc US
	Martie Erwin vn, vl, bvoc
	Robin Lynn Macy g, voc, bvoc