The Dixie Chicks

BarTopDancer · 07-09-2006, 10:06 AM

I realize I may be the only one on this board who likes country muisc, but I thought I'd share something that gives me a small glimmer of hope.

The Dixie Chicks released a new album with a pretty powerful song Not Ready to Make Nice. This song has been on the Vh1 Top 20 since it was released and the album has seen record sales.

This gives me a glimmer of hope because the "Bu****es" (new word) who hate the Dixie Chicks and think that they shouldn't be singing anymore because of what they said didn't do anything but boost their sales and give them new fans. Concerts have been added to their tour.

I really think a new generation of politics is in the making and we will see the tides change sooner than we think.

HUmm... That should say Bush ites (as one word).

lizziebith · 07-09-2006, 10:08 AM

I love the Dixie Chicks! I'm thinking of actually, you know, going OUT, and seeing them this fall...

Not Afraid · 07-09-2006, 10:22 AM

Dixie Chicks are great! They've made quite a statement with the latest album and the interviews theyve been giving have been well-articulated, intelligent and sincere. Go Chicks!

Nephythys · 07-09-2006, 10:57 AM

you think politics hinges on a country song?

scaeagles · 07-09-2006, 11:16 AM

I find this all to be very amusing.

If the Dixie Chicks wish to use concerts and songs to make political statements, that's fine. I just think it's so comical that when those who politically support Bush don't like it and make the choice to not purchase their music or even to talk badly about them that somehow it is interpretted as trying to suppress free speech.

It's a business enterprise. The DCs can say whatever they want. The same freedom applies to those who listen to them or choose to make a stink about not listening to them.

More power to the DCs for saying what they want. More power to their former fans for vocal opposition to their political positions and no longer purchasing their music.

Personally, I don't care either way. I don't think this signifies, however, a new generation of politics anymore than popular country music with religious overtones signals some sort of Christian revival.

Gemini Cricket · 07-09-2006, 11:34 AM

I have a couple of their albums and I generally like them. Nothing of theirs totally blows me away, though. I mean, I love 'Landslide' but nothing tops the Stevie Nicks live version on Fleetwood Mac's 'The Dance' CD.
I got the DC's new single. It's good.

Nephythys · 07-09-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I find this all to be very amusing.

If the Dixie Chicks wish to use concerts and songs to make political statements, that's fine. I just think it's so comical that when those who politically support Bush don't like it and make the choice to not purchase their music or even to talk badly about them that somehow it is interpretted as trying to suppress free speech.

It's a business enterprise. The DCs can say whatever they want. The same freedom applies to those who listen to them or choose to make a stink about not listening to them.

More power to the DCs for saying what they want. More power to their former fans for vocal opposition to their political positions and no longer purchasing their music.

Personally, I don't care either way. I don't think this signifies, however, a new generation of politics anymore than popular country music with religious overtones signals some sort of Christian revival.

Exactly...

Besides that- The "other side" still offers nothing to vote for.

sleepyjeff · 07-09-2006, 12:21 PM

The Dixie Chicks are part of the vast right wing conspiracy to turn Blue State Liberals into country music loving, RC Cola drinking, Stock Car Racing lovin, Red State Voters

Don't believe me?

We already have got you singing the Praises of a Hillbilly from Arkansas

sleepyjeff · 07-09-2006, 12:32 PM

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...cal&id=4251880

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The Toyota Center has seen its share of concerts, but as the sign out front says, there is a problem with the Dixie Chicks show. Even though the group has the number one CD on the Billboard charts, ticket sales have been suspended here in Houston and in two other cities. In Memphis, the Chicks concert has been canceled altogether. The culprit is lagging early ticket sales........................

Houston Press Music Editor John Nova Lomax said, "I think that a lot of the people who are buying the record are buying it as a political statement and possibly just throwing it on the shelf. But they are not prepared to pay the high ticket price to come to the show."

scaeagles · 07-09-2006, 12:56 PM

Good find, Sleepy. I would have suspected that might be a possibility, but had no evidence.

Bartop, where are the new concerts being added to the tour? I could see them perhaps drawing crowds in NYC or San Fran or other such liberal leaning places.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	The Dixie Chicks I realize I may be the only one on this board who likes country muisc, but I thought I'd share something that gives me a small glimmer of hope. The Dixie Chicks released a new album with a pretty powerful song Not Ready to Make Nice. This song has been on the Vh1 Top 20 since it was released and the album has seen record sales. This gives me a glimmer of hope because the "Bu**es" (new word) who hate the Dixie Chicks and think that they shouldn't be singing anymore because of what they said didn't do anything but boost their sales and give them new fans. Concerts have been added to their tour. I really think a new generation of politics is in the making and we will see the tides change sooner than we think. HUmm... That should say Bush ites (as one word). __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver** Postcards From My Edge Last edited by BarTopDancer : 07-09-2006 at 10:27 AM.
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lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I love the Dixie Chicks! I'm thinking of actually, you know, going OUT, and seeing them this fall... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Dixie Chicks are great! They've made quite a statement with the latest album and the interviews theyve been giving have been well-articulated, intelligent and sincere. Go Chicks!
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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	you think politics hinges on a country song?
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07-09-2006, 11:16 AM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I find this all to be very amusing. If the Dixie Chicks wish to use concerts and songs to make political statements, that's fine. I just think it's so comical that when those who politically support Bush don't like it and make the choice to not purchase their music or even to talk badly about them that somehow it is interpretted as trying to suppress free speech. It's a business enterprise. The DCs can say whatever they want. The same freedom applies to those who listen to them or choose to make a stink about not listening to them. More power to the DCs for saying what they want. More power to their former fans for vocal opposition to their political positions and no longer purchasing their music. Personally, I don't care either way. I don't think this signifies, however, a new generation of politics anymore than popular country music with religious overtones signals some sort of Christian revival.
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07-09-2006, 11:34 AM	#6
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I have a couple of their albums and I generally like them. Nothing of theirs totally blows me away, though. I mean, I love 'Landslide' but nothing tops the Stevie Nicks live version on Fleetwood Mac's 'The Dance' CD. I got the DC's new single. It's good.
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07-09-2006, 12:21 PM	#8
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	The Dixie Chicks are part of the vast right wing conspiracy to turn Blue State Liberals into country music loving, RC Cola drinking, Stock Car Racing lovin, Red State Voters Don't believe me? We already have got you singing the Praises of a Hillbilly from Arkansas __________________ River Guardian-less
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Good find, Sleepy. I would have suspected that might be a possibility, but had no evidence. Bartop, where are the new concerts being added to the tour? I could see them perhaps drawing crowds in NYC or San Fran or other such liberal leaning places.
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