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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| Name = Natalie Maines
| Img = Natalie Maines in Austin, Texas.jpg
| Img_capt = Natalie Maines performing in [[Austin, Texas]] during the [[Accidents & Accusations Tour]].
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| Background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Natalie Louise Maines
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| Born = {{birth date and age|1974|10|14}}
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| Origin = [[Lubbock, Texas]],<br/>[[United States]]
| Instrument = Vocals<br/>Guitar (in concert)
| Genre = [[Alternative country|Alternative Country]]<br/>[[Country (music)|Country]]<br/>[[Bluegrass music|Bluegrass]]<br/>[[Country rock (music)|Country rock]]<br/>[[Folk (music)|Folk]]<br/>[[Blue-eyed soul]]
| Occupation = Vocalist, Musician, Songwriter
| Years_active = 1995–Present
| Label = [[Sony BMG Music Entertainment|SonyBMG]]/[[Sony Music Entertainment|Open Wide]]/[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
| Associated_acts = [[Dixie Chicks]]
| URL = [http://www.dixiechicks.com/ Dixie Chicks.com]
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| Notable_instruments = [[Guitar]], [[Papoose]]
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'''Natalie Louise Maines Pasdar''' (born [[October 14]], [[1974]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]] who achieved success as the [[lead vocalist]] for the female [[Alternative country|alternative country]] [[band (music)|band]], the [[Dixie Chicks]]. Born in [[Lubbock, Texas]], Maines considers herself a rebel who "loved not thinking in the way I knew the majority of people thought."<ref name="Heysen">Heysen, Kristen. ([[8 October]] [[2006]]) [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,20541859-5006343,00.html Not ready to make nice] AdelaideNow. Accessed [[3 April]] [[2007]].</ref>
In 1995, after leaving the [[Berklee College of Music]], Maines was recruited by the Dixie Chicks to replace their lead singer, [[Laura Lynch]]. With Maines as lead vocalist, the band earned ten [[Country Music Association Awards]] and thirteen [[Grammy Award]]s for their work between 1998 and 2007.
On the eve of the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|Iraq invasion]], while in concert in [[London]] for the 2003 [[Top of the World Tour]], Maines commented that the Dixie Chicks were "...ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."<ref name="Guardian">Clarke, Betty. ([[12 March]] [[2003]]) [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,912236,00.html "The Dixie Chicks" concert review] ''Guardian Unlimited''. Accessed [[22 January]] [[2007]].</ref> Negative public reaction in the United States to this comment resulted in a loss of standing in the country [[music industry]] for the Dixie Chicks. Boycotts by country music radio stations and death threats hindered the band's continued success.
In 2006, with Maines still acting as lead singer, the Dixie Chicks released a "comeback" album, ''[[Taking the Long Way]]''. The album subsequently won five Grammys.
== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Maines was born in Lubbock to country musician and producer [[Lloyd Maines]] and his wife Tina May Maines. She attended Williams Elementary School in Lubbock where her second grade teacher recalls being told by Maines during a math lesson, "Teacher, I don't need to learn this stuff-I'm gonna be a star."<ref name="Dickerson">Dickerson, James L. (2000) ''Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage''. Taylor Trade Publishing, Dallas, Texas. ISBN 0-87833-189-1.</ref> Maines was a cheerleader while attending O.L. Slaton Junior High School,<ref name="Dickerson"/> and graduated in 1992 from [[Lubbock High School]] where she had participated in the school [[choir]].<ref>[http://www.amc-music.com/musicmaking/play@school/artists.htm Play at School] American Music Conference. Accessed [[15 April]] [[2007]].</ref> Maines has described growing up in [[Conservatism|conservative]] [[Texas]], saying "...I always rebelled against that. My parents sent me and my sister to public minority schools so I always felt like a hippie and a rebel...As a teenager I always loved not thinking in the way I knew the majority of people thought. I always stood up for minorities...I've always stood up for homosexuals. I just always had these really strong convictions about doing so."<ref name="Heysen"/>
Following the completion of high school, Maines attended several colleges. She spent two semesters pursuing an undeclared major at [[West Texas A&M University|West Texas A&M]] where her studies focused heavily on radio, then a year and a half at [[South Plains College]]. One of Maines' instructors at South Plains, and a former member of [[The Maines Brothers Band]], Cary Banks, recalled "She was mostly into rock'n'roll, rhythm and blues... alternative rock." When Banks encountered Maines on campus, he said that she usually needed to vent a little steam. "She would get into a lot of political arguments" at the predominantly Republican school, and was a fan of Democratic Texas Governor [[Ann Richards]]. "She's always been opinionated and hardheaded like her dad."<ref name="Dickerson"/> In December 1994, Maines auditioned for and received a full vocal scholarship to the [[Berklee College of Music]]. She pursued the diploma program at Berklee but left before the completion of her studies. After becoming famous, the school awarded her an [[honorary degree]] in 1999.<ref name="Brooks"> Brooks, Robert (accessed 25 March, 2008) [http://members.tripod.com/~rbrooks/timeline.html#97 The All-Inclusive Dixie Chick Timeline]</ref> Even though Maines is from Lubbock, home of [[Texas Tech University]], she attended only one class at the school, a 1995 summer course entitled "Introductory Wildlife".<ref name="Dickerson"/>
=== Career ===
Maines' first commercially released work was [[backing vocalist|background vocals]] on [[Pat Green]]'s debut album, ''Dancehall Dreamer'', produced by her father [[Lloyd Maines]], was released in 1995. At the end of 1995, at age 21, Maines joined the all-female [[country music]] band, the Dixie Chicks which had been performing since 1989, but which had been unsuccessful in gaining more than local attention. Maines replaced founding [[lead singer]] [[Laura Lynch]]. She plays guitar, bass, and papoose in concert in the band.<ref>Davis, Rob Retrieved 12 April, 2007[http://dixiechicksfaq.homestead.com/files/chicks.htm#_28.__What Dixie Chicks FAQ]</ref>
Maines co-wrote four tracks for the Dixie Chicks' first three albums, including the [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] [[Hot Country Songs|Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart]] number one hit "[[Without You (Dixie Chicks song)|Without You]]" on ''[[Fly]]''. Maines was a primary songwriter on all 14 tracks of the band's 2006 album ''[[Taking the Long Way]]'' which peaked on the [[Billboard 200|Billboard Top 200 Chart]] at number one. ''Taking the Long Way'' includes the [[Billboard Hot 100]] single "[[Not Ready to Make Nice]]", which peaked at number four<ref>Billboard. [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=28586&model.vnuAlbumId=772530 Dixie Chicks: Singles] Billboard.com. Accessed [[17 June]] [[2007]].</ref> and for which the band won the songwriting [[Grammy Award]], for [[Song of the Year]]. Maines considers the songwriting she did for ''Taking the Long Way'' "pure therapy" after the controversy that ensued over a comment Maines made from the stage in London that was seen as criticizing [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]].<ref name="Burkeman">Burkeman, Oliver. ([[25 March]] [[2006]]) [http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1739311,00.html Dixie Chicks turn death threats to song] ''The Guardian''. Accessed [[18 March]] [[2007]].</ref> "Everything felt more personal this time", Maines said about the album, "...there's just more maturity, depth, intelligence...[These songs] feel more grown-up."<ref>Cohen, Jonathan. ([[10 March]] [[2006]]) [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002156880 Dixie Chicks Get Personal On 'Long Way'] ''[[Billboard (magazine}|Billboard]]''. Accessed [[1 June]] [[2007]].</ref>
Maines collaborates with other musical artists, both as a Dixie Chick and an individual singer. The Dixie Chicks first worked with [[Rock music|rocker]] [[Sheryl Crow]] in 1999 while performing for the concert tour [[Lilith Fair]].<ref>Rosen, Craig. ([[3 December]] [[1999]]) [http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12032703 Dixie Chicks And Sheryl Crow Prove They're Gutsy Women] ''Yahoo!Music''. Accessed [[1 June]] [[2007]].</ref> Since then, the Dixie Chicks have worked with Crow on her ''[[Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park]]'' album, a Crow remixed version of "[[Landslide (song)|Landslide]]" performed by the Chicks, and the Dixie Chicks' song "Favorite Year" from ''Taking the Long Way''. Other artists Maines has worked with include [[Pat Green]], [[Charlie Robison]], [[Yellowcard]], [[Stevie Nicks]], [[Patty Griffin]] and [[Pete Yorn]].
=== Philanthropic works ===
Maines has participated in various fundraising and awareness events. On [[August 23]], [[2007]], Maines participated in "Legendary Bingo", a [[Bingo (US)|US bingo]] game hosted by [[drag queens]] and held weekly in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Proceeds from the event go to special charity interests; when Maines participated in the event, the proceeds benefited the "Voice for the Animals Foundation".<ref name="omg">[http://omg.yahoo.com/bingos-no-drag-for-dixie-chick-natalie-maines/news/1925 Bingo's No Drag For Dixie Chick Natalie Maines]</ref>
=== Personal life ===
In 1997, Maines married her [[South Plains College]] boyfriend, bassist Michael Tarabay, and the couple moved to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], [[Tennessee]]. Almost two years after they married, Maines and Tarabay filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.<ref name="Dickerson"/>
Maines met actor [[Adrian Pasdar]] in June 1999 at the wedding of bandmate [[Emily Erwin]] to [[Charlie Robison]]. Maines and Pasdar married on [[June 24]], [[2000]] at [[The Little White Wedding Chapel]] in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]] for fifty-five dollars.<ref>CMT.com. ([[26 June]] [[2000]]) [http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1472621/06122003/dixie_chicks.jhtml Natalie Maines Gets Hitched] CMT. Accessed [[19 April]] [[2007]].</ref> They have two children, Jackson Slade Pasdar (Slade) (born [[March 15]], [[2001]]) and Beckett Finn Pasdar (born [[July 14]], [[2004]]).<ref>Dixie Chicks. [http://www.frontpagepublicity.com/dxc/content/personalfacts.html Dixie Chicks: Taking the Long Way ''Dates & Facts] Dixie Chicks Official website. Accessed [[19 April]] [[2007]].</ref> She has referred to herself as "Natalie Pasdar."<ref name="Kopple">Kopple, Barbara; Peck, Cecilia. (2006) [[Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing]] Documentary.</ref> The family has homes in [[Los Angeles, California]] and [[Austin, Texas]].
== Public statements and controversy ==
While lead singer for the Dixie Chicks, Maines has encountered several situations of a [[controversial]] nature. In 1998, Maines made an appearance on the TV-show ''[[Politically Incorrect]]'' where she cited the need for further research before the widespread use of [[medicinal cannabis|medicinal marijuana]] was accepted. In 2002, Maines criticized fellow country musician [[Toby Keith]]'s song "[[Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)|Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue]]." In 2003, Maines commented that the Dixie Chicks were "...ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."<ref name="Guardian">Clarke, Betty. ([[12 March]] [[2003]]) [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,912236,00.html "The Dixie Chicks" concert review] ''Guardian Unlimited.'' Accessed [[22 January]] [[2007]].</ref> The resulting public and celebrity reaction to these incidents has affected Maines, her career, and the success of the Dixie Chicks.
=== Medicinal marijuana ===
One of Maines' first public encounters with a controversial topic came in 1998, the year that the Dixie Chicks' released their first major-studio album, ''[[Wide Open Spaces]]''. Maines appeared as a guest on [[Bill Maher]]'s TV show ''[[Politically Incorrect]]''. The topic of the [[May 15]] show was [[California Proposition 215 (1996)|California Proposition 215]], legislation which legalized the use of [[medicinal cannabis|medicinal marijuana]] in [[California]]. Maines spoke against the legalization, citing the need for further research proving the drug's medical benefits. Her perspective matched that of guest Dr. [[Drew Pinsky]], addiction medicine specialist, and opposed that of guests [[Woody Harrelson]], actor and activist, and Todd McCormick, [[histiocytosis]] patient and medicinal marijuana user.<ref>''Politically Incorrect''. ([[15 May]] [[1998]]) [http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/drdrew/transcripts/pi.html Transcript] Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
=== Feud with Toby Keith ===
Maines had a public feud with fellow country music star [[Toby Keith]] over the 2002 chart-topping country hit "[[Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)|Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue]]", as well as a comment Maines made about [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]] during a March 2003 Dixie Chicks concert.
Maines publicly criticized Keith's song "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue" in saying, "I hate it. It's ignorant, and it makes country music sound ignorant. It targets an entire culture - and not just the bad people who did bad things. You've got to have some tact. Anybody can write, 'We'll put a boot in your ass'..."<ref>''LA Daily News''. ([[8 August]] [[2002]]) [http://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=3488 Natalie Maines (Dixie Chick member) Bashes Toby Keith's Patriotic Anthem] Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Keith responded by belittling Maines' songwriting skills: "I'll bury her. She has never written anything that has been a hit..."<ref>Buzzle.com. ([[5 June]] [[2003]]) [http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/6-5-2003-41299.asp Dixie Chicks vs. Toby Keith] Accessed [[17 May]] [[2007]].</ref> and "That's what I do -- I write songs..."<ref>CMT.com. ([[6 December]] [[2002]]) [http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1459027/12062002/keith_toby.jhtml Toby Keith Reacts to Maines' Comments in Upcoming CMT.com Interview] Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Keith further stated, "...she said anyone can write 'We'll put a boot in your ass', but, you know...she didn't."<ref>Gilbert, Calvin. ([[20 June]] [[2003]]) [http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1473071/06202003/keith_toby.jhtml CMT News Special Explores Maines-Keith Controversy] CMT.com. Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
After Maines commented at a March 2003 Dixie Chicks concert that the Chicks didn't want the [[Iraq War]] and were ashamed President Bush was from Texas, Keith's 2003 "[[Shock'n Y'all]]" tour began displaying a backdrop showing a doctored photo of Maines with Iraqi dictator [[Saddam Hussein]].<ref name="BBCfreshrow">BBC News. ([[3 June]] [[2003]]) [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2958450.stm Fresh Dixie Chicks row erupts] Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Shortly thereafter, on [[May 21]], [[2003]], Maines wore a t-shirt with "F.U.T.K." written on the front while performing for the [[Academy of Country Music|Academy of Country Music Awards]] broadcast.<ref name="BBCfreshrow"/> The Dixie Chicks website stated that the acronym stood for "Freedom, Understanding, Truth and Knowledge."<ref>Wolf, Buck. ([[26 April]] [[2005]]) [http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=720819 Hilton vs. Richie: When Celebs Duke It Out - 7. Dixie Chicks vs. Toby Keith] ABC News. Accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Some saw it as a veiled insult directed at Keith.<ref name="BBCfreshrow"/>
In August 2003, Keith publicly declared that he was done feuding with Maines, explaining, "You know, a best friend of mine...lost a two-year-old daughter to cancer... [Recently] I saw...a picture of me and Natalie and it said, 'Fight to the Death' or something. It seemed so insignificant. I said, 'Enough is enough'."<ref>ContactMusic.com ([[29 August]] [[2003]]) [http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/tobey%20keith%20ends%20feud%20with%20natalie%20maines Tobey ''(sic)'' Keith Ends Feud with Natalie Maines] Accessed [[17 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
In the 2006 documentary ''[[Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing]]'', Maines confirmed that the F.U.T.K. shirt was, in fact, a shot at Keith in response to his criticism of her; the acronym stood for "Fuck You Toby Keith".<ref name="Kopple"/> As of January 2007, Keith continues to refuse to say Maines' name and argues that the doctored photo was intended to express his feeling that Maines' criticism was tyrannical and a dictator-like attempt to squelch Keith's free speech.<ref>Guzman, Rafer. ([[28 January]] [[2007]])
[http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/ny-ettoby0128,0,6077773.story?coll=ny-music-headlines Toby Keith, angry American] Accessed [[18 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
=== Iraq War criticism and fallout ===
{{seealso|Dixie Chicks political controversy}}
During the lead-up to the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|invasion of Iraq]] ordered by U.S. President George W. Bush, the Dixie Chicks performed on [[March 10]], [[2003]] at [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]] theatre in London, the first concert stop on their [[Top of the World Tour]]. Prior to performing their song "Travelin' Soldier", the band gave an introductory monologue during which Maines said:
{{cquote|''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''.<ref name="DemocracyNow">Goodman, Amy. ([[15 February]] [[2007]]) [http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/15/1528222 "Shut Up And Sing: Dixie Chicks' Big Grammy Win Caps Comeback From Backlash Over Anti-War Stance"] ''Democracy Now!''. Accessed [[24 February]] [[2007]].</ref>}}
A review of the concert published in ''[[The Guardian]]'' abbreviated Maines' comment to read, "Just so you know...we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."<ref name="Guardian"/> This abbreviated statement became widely circulated by the media.
Maines' comment, as abbreviated, provoked controversy and anger from some country music fans, and the Dixie Chicks were subsequently denounced by Bush supporters. [[Country music]] radio stations boycotted Dixie Chicks' music. Scattered protests at which people destroyed Dixie Chicks' CDs occurred. Concerns arose that the Dixie Chicks impending US leg of the [[Top of the World Tour]], slated to start [[May 1]] in [[South Carolina]], would see a lack of fans.<ref name="Mattingly">Mattingly, David. ([[2 May]] [[2003]]) [http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/02/dixie.chicks.tour/index.html Fans turn out, cheer Dixie Chicks as U.S. tour opens] CNN. Accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
On [[March 12]], the Dixie Chicks website posted a statement that read, "We've been overseas for several weeks and have been reading and following the news accounts of our government's position. The anti-American sentiment that has unfolded here is astounding..." Maines added to the statement, "I feel the president is ignoring the opinions of many in the U.S. and alienating the rest of the world...My comments were made in frustration and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view...While we support our troops, there is nothing more frightening than the notion of going to war with Iraq and the prospect of all the innocent lives that will be lost."<ref>TheBostonChannel.com. ([[14 May]] [[2003]]) [http://www.thebostonchannel.com/entertainment/2040104/detail.html Upset about Bush remark, radio stations Dump Dixie Chicks] ''TheBostonChannel.com''. Accessed [[12 April]] [[2007]].</ref>
A further statement was released on [[March 14]]: "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect." Maines continued by expressing her discontent regarding the impending war, "We are currently in Europe and witnessing a huge anti-American sentiment as a result of the perceived rush to war. While war may remain a viable option, as a mother, I just want to see every possible alternative exhausted before children and American soldiers' lives are lost. I love my country. I am a proud American."<ref>CNN. ([[14 March]] [[2003]]) [http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/14/dixie.chicks.apology/index.html Dixie Chicks singer apologizes for Bush comment] Accessed [[12 February]] [[2007]].</ref>
At the first US concert after Maines' comment, she is quoted as saying from the stage, "They told me that you may not come, but I knew you'd come because we have the greatest fans in the whole wide world."<ref name="Mattingly"/><ref name="DemocracyNow"/> Despite fan turnout at concerts, the Dixie Chicks began receiving death threats as circulation of the comment increased. Subsequently, security was heightened at all concert venues and metal detectors were installed where possible.<ref>BBC. ([[24 April]] [[2003]]) [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2972043.stm Dixie Chicks 'get death threats'] Accessed [[18 March]] [[2007]].</ref><ref name="Burkeman"/> A death threat directed at Maines was received prior to the Chicks' [[July 6]], [[2003]] concert in [[Dallas, Texas]]. Maines described the threat as "...scary because...it wasn't just somebody wanting to write a hate letter...It was somebody who obviously thought they had a plan." Security was heightened for the trip to and from the concert venue as well as at the arena.<ref>Associated Press. ([[11 May]] [[2006]]) [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12745436/ Dixie Chicks recall death threat] MSNBC.com. Accessed 18 March, 2007.</ref>
On [[May 21]], [[2006]], while promoting the release of the album ''[[Taking the Long Way]]'', Maines reconsidered her 2003 apology to President Bush, saying, "...I don't feel that way anymore. I don't feel he is owed any respect whatsoever...If people are going to ask me to apologize based on who I am...I don't know what to do about that. I can't change who I am."<ref name="Tryangiel">Tryangiel, Josh. 21 May, 2006 [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/printout/0,8816,1196419,00.html Chicks In the Line of Fire] (Accessed 18 March, 2007).</ref>
Maines says she's not looking for more battles but that "The Incident", as it is referred to by the Chicks, reminded her of how she "...felt in high school: to be angry, to be sure that you're right and that the things you do matter. You don't realize that you're not feeling those feelings until you do. And then you realize how much more interesting life is."<ref name="Tryangiel"/>
Two 2006 documentaries, ''[[Protesting the Dixie Chicks]]'' and ''[[Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing|Shut Up And Sing]]'', deal with the controversy surrounding Maines' comment and the ensuing fallout. The Dixie Chicks continue to discuss the matter. In an interview with ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' on [[June 15]], [[2006]] regarding the fallout from her comment, Maines again stirred up controversy by stating "The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for [[patriotism]]; Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country... I don't see why people care about patriotism."<ref>Sweeting, Adam. ([[15 June]] [[2006]]) [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/06/15/bmdixie15.xml How the Chicks survived their scrap with Bush] ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''. Accessed [[18 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
In 2007, the Dixie Chicks won three Grammys for "[[Not Ready to Make Nice]]" and two Grammys for ''Taking the Long Way'', receiving all five Grammys for which they were nominated. This was seen by some as vindication for the Dixie Chicks, who were shunned by country radio programmers after Maines' remarks about President Bush. As the Dixie Chicks accepted the album of the year award, Maines said, "I think people are using their freedom of speech with all these awards. We get the message.".<ref name="Moody">Moody, Nekesa Mumbi. (12 February 2007) [http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070212/FEATURES/70212001/1015/FEATURES10 Dixie Chicks lead Grammys with 5 awards] Associated Press. Accessed 18 March 2007.</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Dixie Chicks ===
{{main|Dixie Chicks discography}}
=== Other works ===
* 1995: ''Dancehall Dreamer'' for [[Pat Green]]
* 1997: "Snowing in Raton" on ''George's Bar'' with Pat Green
* 2001: "[[The Wedding Song]]" on ''[[Step Right Up]]'' with [[Charlie Robison]]
* 2001: "Too Far From Texas" on ''[[Trouble in Shangri-La]]'' with [[Stevie Nicks]]
* 2002: "[[Abilene]]" on ''[[C'mon C'mon]]'' with [[Sheryl Crow]]
* 2004: "El Cerrito Place" on ''[[Good Times]]'' with [[Charlie Robison]]
* 2005: "Mary" on ''[[Songs for Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia]]'' with [[Patty Griffin]]
* 2006: "[[How I Go]]" on ''[[Lights and Sounds]]'' with [[Yellowcard]]
* 2006: "The Man" on ''[[Nightcrawler (album)|Nightcrawler]]'' with [[Pete Yorn]]
* 2006: "Don't Mean Nothing" on ''[[Westerns EP]]'' with Pete Yorn
* 2006: "Lullaby of Broadway" ''[[Duets: An American Classic]]'' with [[Tony Bennett]]
* 2008: "Another Day" on ''Home Before Dark'' with [[Neil Diamond]]
== Awards ==
=== Dixie Chicks ===
{{main|Dixie Chicks#Awards}}
=== Individual ===
* 2003: [[VH1]] Big in '03: Big Quote of '03<ref>Yadegaran, Jessica. (21 November 2003) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480580/20031121/outkast.jhtml Andre 3000 Goes Pepto, Hilary Eats Trophy Nachos, Nicky Covers For Paris At VH1 Awards] MTV News. Accessed [[4 May]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>VH1.com. [http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/big_in/2003/show_cat.jhtml VH1 Big in '03: Honorees] VH1.com. Accessed [[4 May]] [[2007]].</ref>
== References ==
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== External links ==
{{wikinewspar|Dixie Chicks show documentary at TIFF}}
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* [http://www.dixiechicks.com/ Dixie Chicks.com] (Official Site)
* [http://nataliemaines.org/video.html Natalie Maines Video]
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