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'''Dixie Chicks''' is a female [[country music]] band. They are the only country group, and the only female group, of any genre to earn two consecutive Diamond Awards, which are given for albums that sell 10 million copies. <ref>http://www.dixiechicks.com/</ref>

'''Dixie Chicks''' is a female [[country music]] band. They are the only country group, and the only female group, of any genre to earn two consecutive Diamond Awards, which are given for albums that sell 10 million copies.<ref>http://www.dixiechicks.com/</ref>

The Dixie Chicks' career started in 1990, from their home in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. There were originally four singers and instrumentalists combining the sound of [[Country and Western]] and [[Bluegrass]] music: sisters Martie and Emily Erwin, Laura Lynch and Robin Lynn Macy, although the latter left the group in 1992.

The Dixie Chicks' career started in 1990, from their home in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. There were originally four singers and instrumentalists combining the sound of [[Country and Western]] and [[Bluegrass]] music: sisters Martie and Emily Erwin, Laura Lynch and Robin Lynn Macy, although the latter left the group in 1992.

<blockquote>''Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from [[Texas]].''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from [[Texas]].''</blockquote>

Directly after this, co-band member Emily Robison said that the band supported the American troops.<ref> ''Shut Up And Sing'', 2006</ref>

Directly after this, co-band member Emily Robison said that the band supported the American troops.<ref>''Shut Up And Sing'', 2006</ref>

Maines' comment angered many people, who believed she should not have criticized the President during the approach to a war. For a time, their career foundered, because of the vociferous opposition of people who disagreed with them. Demonstrations were held, and death threats made towards them. Ironically, their right to make their remark was defended by President [[George W. Bush]], who said:

Maines' comment angered many people, who believed she should not have criticized the President during the approach to a war. For a time, their career foundered, because of the vociferous opposition of people who disagreed with them. Demonstrations were held, and death threats made towards them. Ironically, their right to make their remark was defended by President [[George W. Bush]], who said:

<blockquote>''Freedom is a two-way street. I don't really care what the Dixie Chicks said. I want to do what I think is right for the American people, and if some singers or Hollywood stars feel like speaking out, that's fine. That's the great thing about America.''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Freedom is a two-way street. I don't really care what the Dixie Chicks said. I want to do what I think is right for the American people, and if some singers or Hollywood stars feel like speaking out, that's fine. That's the great thing about America.''</blockquote>

Although, Maines later apologized<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2867221.stm</ref>, in 2006 she rescinded her apology and stated that she doesn't feel that President Bush was "owed any respect whatsoever."<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,196371,00.html</ref> That year, she also stated " I don't understand the necessity for patriotism" and "I don't see why people care about patriotism."<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3653132/How-the-Chicks-survived-their-scrap-with-Bush.html</ref>

Although, Maines later apologized,<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2867221.stm</ref> in 2006 she rescinded her apology and stated that she doesn't feel that President Bush was "owed any respect whatsoever."<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,196371,00.html</ref> That year, she also stated " I don't understand the necessity for patriotism" and "I don't see why people care about patriotism."<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3653132/How-the-Chicks-survived-their-scrap-with-Bush.html</ref>

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