Remeber the "Dixie Chicks" ? - Page 3 - Big Big Forums

Jolie Rouge · 06-20-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnagg123

That was what the full article said. That the reason they lost most of their fans is because they said it in a different country. Here is the link to the full article if you want to read it.:

http://www.time.com/time/archive/pre...196419,00.html

same article ....

As proof, the first single from the Dixie Chicks' new album, Taking the Long Way (out May 23), is called Not Ready to Make Nice. It is, as one country radio programmer says, "a four-minute f___-you to the format and our listeners. I like the Chicks, and I won't play it." Few other stations are playing Not Ready to Make Nice, and while it has done well on iTunes, it's quite possible that in singing about their anger at people who were already livid with them and were once their target audience, the Chicks have written their own ticket to the pop-culture glue factory. "I guess if we really cared, we wouldn't have released that single first," says Maguire. "That was just making people mad. But I don't think it was a mistake."

( see lyrics on previous page ....)

LuvBigRip · 06-20-2006, 01:35 AM

They had every right to speak their mind, although it disgusted me that they did it on foreign soil (same as Johny "I forgot how to shower" Depp in France). That being said, I have every right to spend or not spend my money as I see fit. Not one of my hard earned American dollars will line the pockets of the Dixie Chicks, or Mr. Depp along with some other famous faces.

Funny how the right to speak one's mind, and the right to not share my money with that person anymore are not treated with the same respect. I respect their right to spout out whatever political opinions they have but those opinions come at a fiscal cost. My $17.00 towards their CD or $8.00 toward their movie may not be much, but I am not the only one. The Dixie chicks had no problem selling out colliseum sized arena's and now have had to cancel show dates.

These celbrities need to weigh their words carefully. Words and actions have long consequences and most people do not forget, ask Hanoi Jane. I am sure she would agree.

tngirl · 06-20-2006, 08:17 AM

They are cancelling their concert here in Memphis. I am not suprised that they are doing ok in Canada though.

cSoReNSoN · 06-20-2006, 10:37 AM

I still get amused over this situation. I personally have no problem with them questioning/insulting the president on foreign soil. I've done it myself! Nothing better than having a good political debate/laugh in Europe! haha I've said far worse things about the president and other Americans...but then again I say these same things openly wherever I am. I think it's time people find something new to talk about, but it does keep me entertained.......hahaha

evrita · 06-20-2006, 06:16 PM

GO DIXIE CHICKS whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

AustMC · 06-20-2006, 07:05 PM

Dixie Chicks arent that great. they have low sales for their concerts and do to that they have to cancel. doesnt bother me i dont like them. i like country music but not their music.

speedygirl · 06-20-2006, 07:50 PM

Apparently someone is buying their CD's. They have had the #1 album in the country for several weeks. It may be down to #2 this week. On both Pop and Country charts. I think some of these people putting them down are secretly buying their CD's

Quaker_Parrots · 06-20-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tngirl

The mistake that cost them? It wasn't just the fact that they spoke out against the President, it was the fact that they spoke out against the President while they were in another country.

This is my opinion too. I used to be a DC fan until they pulled that stunt. I personally am not a big fan of the president(or the war, but I support the troops), I could care less what they said about him, but, I will never buy their records nor listen to them again for the way they carried their grievence out. After their latest song was released, it showed me they have no remorse, and I am glad I made the decision not to be a patron to their talent. If they had said what they did here in our country on a news or talk show, I wouldn't have quit listening to them.

evrita · 06-20-2006, 10:58 PM

Chicks Rules

Jolie Rouge · 06-21-2006, 12:12 AM

I guess when it comes to their "fans" it is a big difference between a $9.99 CD and a $85.00 ( plus tax, parking, food ect ) for a concert ticket.

evrita · 06-21-2006, 12:21 AM

June 13, 2006
TOUR UPDATE:

Eight new cities have just been added to the first leg of the North American tour (see tour page). No shows have been cancelled. Some originally-announced late summer concert dates that were going to be put on sale the weekend of June 10 were not put on sale until a final determination is made if they are going to be moved to the fall. More tour details announced as they become available.

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