Remeber the "Dixie Chicks" ?

[Jolie Rouge]

DIXIE CHICKS QUESTION YOUR PATRIOTISM
But don't question theirs ....


How the Chicks survived their scrap with Bush
Adam Sweeting assesses how the Dixie Chicks have weathered a political storm
15/06/2006


Will it be the salmon teriyaki with organic greens, or asparagus tempura and tuna sashimi? As the waiter hovers with pencil poised, the Dixie Chicks debate the menu with the practised air of professional restaurant critics. The Chicks have traditionally been branded a country band, but clearly it's some time since their diet consisted of ribs, tacos and pancakes.

( :rolleyes: - British paper... )

Sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire project a polished Fifth Avenue elegance, and vocalist Natalie Maines is a vision of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eye-shadow.

With their origins as bouffant-haired ingénues playing bluegrass music long forgotten, the Chicks are in Miami to attend a Sony BMG conference, where their new album, Taking the Long Way, is high on the corporate agenda. It's their first release since the group weathered the storm of outrage triggered by Maines's expression of shame that President Bush was from her home state of Texas. Although they've sold 30 million albums, the company was concerned about their commercial future.

When Maines made her comment on March 10 2003, 10 days before Operation Iraqi Freedom unleashed "shock and awe" over Baghdad, the Dixie Chicks were probably the biggest act in country music. Yet within days, their music vanished from the charts and the airwaves, apoplectic rednecks crushed piles of their CDs with tractors, and the FBI was feverishly monitoring death threats against the trio. It was the most heinous pop-star outrage since Ozzy Osbourne urinated on the Alamo.

"The reaction was as if Natalie had said 'Death to the President' or something," says violinist and vocalist Maguire.

"It was the bullying and the scare factor," shudders banjo and guitar player Robison. "It was like the McCarthy days, and it was almost like the country was unrecognisable."

The level of debate can be gauged from the way Maines was compared to "Hanoi Jane" Fonda, who was photographed manning a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun at the height of the Vietnam war.

The Chicks can't hide their disgust at the lack of support they received from other country performers. "A lot of artists cashed in on being against what we said or what we stood for because that was promoting their career, which was a horrible thing to do," says Robison.

"A lot of pandering started going on, and you'd see soldiers and the American flag in every video. It became a sickening display of ultra-patriotism."

"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," Maines resumes, through gritted teeth. "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."

There can be no rational explanation of how Maines's remark came to drive a red-hot poker into America's divided soul, but it's only now that some of the poison has begun to dissipate.

Early concerns about the premature demise of the Chicks' career subsided when the furiously unapologetic single Not Ready to Make Nice became the most downloaded track on iTunes, despite a lack of radio airplay. Then the album went to number one on the Billboard 200 after selling half a million copies in the week after its release in America last month. It looks set to be their first UK top 10 album this Sunday.

The recruitment of Rick Rubin as producer, the man who rejuvenated Johnny Cash, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Diamond and others, is guaranteed to extend the Chicks' appeal, though it would be disappointing if the album's thoughtful range of subject matter (from IVF to Alzheimer's) was overshadowed by the Bush episode.

"I think for longevity's sake, our music had to mature and we had to mature as people," says Maguire. "Not that this particular event had to happen, but it sped up the process for us and helped us make a record that's really meaningful to us, whether or not other people see that."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/06/15/bmdixie15.xml




The Chicks can't hide their disgust at the lack of support they received from other country performers. "A lot of artists cashed in on being against what we said or what we stood for because that was promoting their career, which was a horrible thing to do," says Robison. "A lot of pandering started going on, and you'd see soldiers and the American flag in every video. It became a sickening display of ultra-patriotism."

"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," [Natalie] Maines resumes, through gritted teeth. "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."


I don't think they get their "market" at all....

:usa2:

As I recall - part of what got them in so much trouble was they made these statements in the UK - got caught in the backlash and tried to cover. Then went on to an interview in Australia and made more "statements", apoligised for those; went to another country and .....

[justme23]

I would be considered part of their "market" and while I don't agree w/ her, I really could care less that she said it. It's been 3 years ago now... there are far more important things that ppl should be upset about than this.

[dv8grl]

I would be considered part of their "market" and while I don't agree w/ her, I really could care less that she said it. It's been 3 years ago now... there are far more important things that ppl should be upset about than this.

Well SAID! ;)

[YNKYH8R]

I would be considered part of their "market" and while I don't agree w/ her, I really could care less that she said it. It's been 3 years ago now... there are far more important things that ppl should be upset about than this.
Exactly..like what Natalie Maines says has anything to do with her talent. :rolleyes:

[cathych]

I love the Dixie Chicks, & I think that everyone is entitled to thier own opinion, even them. People forget that they are just poeple like everyone else. Their is a lot of people that think just like they do, it just hasn't made the national headlines & stuff.

[speedygirl]

I would be considered part of their "market" and while I don't agree w/ her, I really could care less that she said it. It's been 3 years ago now... there are far more important things that ppl should be upset about than this.

I have to agree also. I bought the CD for DH for Father's Day and I think it's their best one so far.

This is America people, since when have people been banished and ostracized for speaking their minds? Oh yeah, in the last 6-7 years. What happened to freedom of speech?

[killbarney]

My freedom of choice/speech allows me to never buy anything the Chixie Dicks(sic) play, and to support our local radio station that still will not play them ;)

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, even those that are against the Chixie Dicks(sic). That is what freedom of speech allows, for her to spout whatever nonsensical carp she wants, and for others to backlash on her. Each side is expressing themselves freely :D

[firechic]

My freedom of choice/speech allows me to never buy anything the Chixie Dicks(sic) play, and to support our local radio station that still will not play them ;)

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, even those that are against the Chixie Dicks(sic). That is what freedom of speech allows, for her to spout whatever nonsensical carp she wants, and for others to backlash on her. Each side is expressing themselves freely :D


Well said!

[flybabyny]

My freedom of choice/speech allows me to never buy anything the Chixie Dicks(sic) play, and to support our local radio station that still will not play them ;)

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, even those that are against the Chixie Dicks(sic). That is what freedom of speech allows, for her to spout whatever nonsensical carp she wants, and for others to backlash on her. Each side is expressing themselves freely :D


Absolutely! Thank God we live in America!

[hblueeyes]

Thank goodness our forefathers did not think like them or we would still be a broken country under British,Spanish,Mexican rule. I find it convienent that they can stand on their soapboxes saying whatever they want regarding the prez and politics yet not understand what it is to be patriotic or have patriotism.

me :p

[Donnagg123]

Thank goodness our forefathers did not think like them or we would still be a broken country under British,Spanish,Mexican rule. I find it convienent that they can stand on their soapboxes saying whatever they want regarding the prez and politics yet not understand what it is to be patriotic or have patriotism.

me :p

patriotism is love of and devotion to one's country. Key word here = country...not President. Even if they are not patriotic that is okay too. There is no law that you cannot live in American UNLESS you are patriotic. I could care less what a persons political views are as a singer or performer. If I like their music I will continue to like it. ALL have an opinion and some have the same like the DC but they were afraid to say it. Yes they have a right to say what they want, and yes you have a right not to listen to them, but no one should be ostracized because of their opinion. If so then there would be no one left after a while.

[Jolie Rouge]

but no one should be ostracized because of their opinion. If so then there would be no one left after a while.

When I choose who I listen to, I don’t make their politics a priority, I look for show appeal, musical ability, singing talent, etc. But if an artist deliberately spits on me, I’m not going to turn around and support them OR their music. Putting down ‘W’ was bad enough, but the chicks have consistently put down the US AND the troops. You’ve got to admit it’s stunning that not only did they insult the country, the President, and the troops (all of which might at least theoretically be a sincere political opinion) … but they also specifically and directly attacked their own fans!

Who DOES that? Does the CEO of McDonald’s come out and slam people who like Big Mac’s? Does Bill Gates slam computer users? What the !%!$% were they thinking?



Color me skeptical about the supposed ‘gangbuster’ album sales of the Dixie Chicks latest. I find a really big disconnect between the reported strong album sales and the anemic ticket sales that are forcing cancellations of a number of scheduled concerts. If nothing else, I’d love to see a breakdown of the sales of this new album by factors such as region, age group, and other things to get a better understanding of the demographic profile of who’s buying it. It’s pretty clear from the ticket sales that they have hurt themselves pretty badly with the demographic that formerly comprised the core of their fan base.

The Dixie Chicks don’t seem to realize that freedom of speech applies to everyone. They can bash country music fans (I’m one of them) for being closed minded and simple and *I* can use my freedom of speech by telling them to go take a flying leap. I’ll spend my hard earned dollars on Brad Paisley or Sara Evans or Toby Keith :D who perform better and I agree with more. If that makes means i’m a limited person, so be it, but this limited person is ensuring they are not getting a damn penny from my pay check.

If there wasn’t the massive Treason Media blitz telling us that “Not Ready To Make Nice” was a Bush-bashing track, it would’ve done alright because it’s a solid country-pop tune that is nearly devoid of overtly political lyrics.

But, the Twits are no longer about the music, they’re about sucking up to their new “friends” in the Treason Media who will tell them they’re “brave” and “daring” and give them all sorts of coverage for their inane anti-American babblings. As album and ticket sales decline, they don’t have to face the facts that they’ve alienated their former fans, because their pals in the TM will tell them that they are martyrs in the 'Holy Cause' of the 'anti-Bush Jihad' and it’s easier to sleep thinking that you’re hated for being right than being wrong.

The problem is that when Dubya exits the stage, where will they be? They’ll have alienated their old fans; the Treason Media will no longer find them Useful Idiots; they’ll have nothing to rebel against and will be reduced to becoming cranky crones who will blame everyone for their has-been status than the people in their mirrors.

It’s amazing that they would be surprised about their drop in popularity, especially since they chose to release a single that basically reignites the whole controversy again. Perhaps if they had just put out an album without a pointed song to their detractors, those people who might have been willing to give them a pass are now forced yet again to take a stand. Like myself.

They can continue to be the “cool” band with the “cool” fans, but that won’t bring in the big bucks as a more mainstream one will, especially if on a major label. They will have to go the indie route, play smaller venues and when their label drops them, self-produce their own stuff.


I have two guesses: 1) They’re just really, really dumb, or 2) their statements were calculated to help them crossover into pop by dissing their country fans.

Personally, I now suspect their remarks are pre-planned and intentionally designed just to get our attention.

Dixie Chicks' Tour Struggles To Fill Seats
Despite strong album sales, presale tickets aren't moving well for the Dixie Chicks' live performances.
By Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
June 9, 2006
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-chicks9jun09,1,7509372.story?track=crosspromo&coll=la-headlines-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true

[Jolie Rouge]

Dixie Chicks May Lay Egg ith U.S. Tour
By ETHAN SMITH
June 12, 2006; Page B1

The Dixie Chicks have had the top-selling music album in the U.S. for two weeks running. They recently appeared on "60 Minutes" and the cover of Time magazine. But the trio behind the single "Not Ready to Make Nice" is discovering that country-music fans may not be ready to make nice with them, either.

Due to disappointing ticket sales, the country-pop trio is postponing as many as half the 42 dates announced for their coming "Accidents and Accusations" concert tour, which starts July 21. After playing 11 U.S. shows, the Chicks will for the moment steer clear of cities like St. Louis, Los Angeles and Jacksonville, Fla. Instead, they will "go where the fans are," according to their Web site -- meaning they will likely spend much or all of the period from mid-August to mid-October touring Europe and Australia instead of playing the U.S. dates they had planned.

"They're not canceling dates," says band spokeswoman Cindy Berger. "They are moving dates to accommodate a demand in Canada and Australia." The band is expected to announce its new schedule as early as today.

The Dixie Chicks' latest album is No.1, but tour ticket sales are slow.
The delays and reroutings could signal trouble for what recently has been one of the biggest acts in country -- or any genre. In today's music business, most big acts make far more money on the road than they do at record stores, where sales have been dropping since 2000. Tours used to be promotional tools for albums; now, the reverse is often true. The Dixie Chicks' last tour, in 2003, earned close to $62 million, according to data from Pollstar, a concert-business trade magazine.

It isn't clear that any one factor has caused the trio's recent problems, but there are plenty of candidates. The conventional wisdom has held that they were hurt by lead singer Natalie Maines's 2003 comments to a British audience that the band was "ashamed" that President Bush comes from their home state of Texas. But it might be the band's changing image and music that is at fault, and in the process, it offers up a textbook lesson in the dangers of popular musicians trying to cross over to reach broader audiences.

The Chicks' recent media blitz was pervasive enough to entice hundreds of thousands of shoppers to buy the album, which cost under $10 at many outlets. But with some of the band's old country audience now falling away, many members of its audience are now more casual, recently converted fans who may be unwilling to shell out as much as $85 to see them live.

Ms. Maines and her band mates have recently criticized mainstream country-music fans themselves. For instance, in the Time article, band member Martie Maguire said "We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do." Then there is the band's recent, distinctly un-country musical direction, which owes less to Nashville than it does to Southern California rock. A recent abundance of black eyeliner and dark fashions has made their look more goth than Grand Ol' Opry. As a capper, the first two singles from the new album "Taking the Long Way" have received scant airplay from country radio stations.

The problems seem to have caught the band and its representatives off guard, despite all the talk the political controversy has generated. In negotiating the now-postponed dates, the band balked at a guaranteed nightly fee of around $500,000 because the tour's promoter, Anschutz Corp.'s AEG Live, would give them only 90% of the ultimate gross of the show. Instead, they negotiated a deal for 95% of the door with no guarantee -- a move that backfired when it became clear that ticket sales were below expectations. AEG Live Chief Executive Randy Phillips couldn't be reached for comment.

Some in the industry lay the problems at the group's own feet. "The Bush thing may have died down, but then she went and said that stuff about 'Country listeners are a bunch of rednecks, we don't need 'em,' " says Lynn West, program director at WXBM, a country station in Pensacola, Fla. "Every time things seem to die down, she opens her mouth again."

Ms. West never even bothered airing the first single from the album, "Not Ready to Make Nice," since 80% of listeners' calls and emails on the subject urged the station not to. Such responses were widespread, and as a result, the band's record label, Columbia Records, recently sent the second single, "Voice Inside My Head," to stations that play other formats such as "adult contemporary" and "adult album alternative."

Other country superstars have criticized Mr. Bush in stronger language and faced little if any backlash. In a March interview with ABC Radio, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill blasted the administration's efforts to clean up after Hurricane Katrina as "embarrassing" and "humiliating." Mr. McGraw singled out the president for criticism. Nonetheless, the married couple is enjoying tremendous sales on its current "Soul2Soul II" tour, which is in contention to be the top grossing tour of the year.

Ms. West, the program director, says she received just one email complaining about Mr. McGraw's and Ms. Hill's comments.

To be sure, not every U.S. date is a dud. The band is likely to sell out a night each at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Boston's TD Banknorth Garden arena. But Dixie Chicks are no longer planning to make use of additional nights they had held at both venues.

Rather than play the U.S. during the second half of the summer, the band is now planning to return to North America by October 27 -- to play a string of dates in Canada, where sales are so strong that extra dates are being added. The new plan reflects a startling reality: Even as the group has been shunned in the U.S., it has picked up momentum overseas, where their political martyrdom has transformed them from a modestly successful act into stars. "Not Ready to Make Nice" may have bombed in the U.S., but it is a mainstream pop hit in Germany, Scandinavia, the U.K. and Australia.

The plan is to play the postponed U.S. dates -- up to 24 of them -- starting in mid-November. But those shows can't be rescheduled until July, after the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League set their fall schedules. As a result, fans who have bought tickets to those shows during "presales" are left dangling.

In a statement on their Web site, the Dixie Chicks made a nod to their new status as an act with greater overseas appeal: "We will go where the fans are with great anticipation and no regrets." Ms. Berger, the spokeswoman, said the band was out of the country preparing for a pair of shows in England and not available to comment.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115007594082977495-_e6lvQmfp6WeoNzZep2Z5fSOGHQ_20060711.html?mod=tff_ main_tff_top

So they insult their fans and then complain about not getting their support (ei: MONEY ) - interesting form of marketing ....

[Jolie Rouge]

Dixie Chicks
Lyrics for Song: Not Ready To Make Nice
Album: Taking The Long Way

Forgive, sounds good.
Forget, I'm not sure I could.
They say time heals everything,
But I'm still waiting

I'm through, with doubt,
There's nothing left for me to figure out,
I've paid a price, and i'll keep paying

I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

I know you said
Why can't you just get over it,
It turned my whole world around
and i kind of like it

I made by bed, and I sleep like a baby,
With no regrets and I don't mind saying,
It's a sad sad story
That a mother will teach her daughter
that she ought to hate a perfect stranger.
And how in the world
Can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they'd write me a letter
Saying that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over

I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should

Forgive, sounds good.
Forget, I'm not sure I could.
They say time heals everything,
But I'm still waiting

Dixie Chicks
Lyrics for Song: The Long Way Around
Album: Taking The Long Way
My friends from high school
Married their high school boyfriends
Moved into houses in the same ZIP codes
Where their parents live

But I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

I hit the highway in a pink RV with stars on the ceiling
Lived like a gypsy
Six strong hands on the steering wheel

I've been a long time gone now
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
But I've always found my way somehow

By taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

I met the queen of whatever
Drank with the Irish and smoked with the hippies
Moved with the shakers
Wouldn't kiss all the asses that they told me to

No I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

It's been two long years now
Since the top of the world came crashing down
And I'm getting' it back on the road now

But I'm taking the long way
Taking the long way around
I'm taking the long way
Taking the long way around
The long
The long way around

Well, I fought with a stranger and I met myself
I opened my mouth and I heard myself
It can get pretty lonely when you show yourself
Guess I could have made it easier on myself

But I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
If you ever want to find me I can still be found

Taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/dixie-chicks/the-long-way-around-17149.html


[b]Dixie Chicks
Lyrics for Song: Lubbock Or Leave It
Album: Taking The Long Way

Dust bowl, Bible belt
Got more churches than trees
Raise me, praise me, couldn't save me
Couldn't keep me on my knees
Oh, boy, rave on down loop 289
That'll be the day you see me back
In this fool's paradise

Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now

Throwing stones from the top of your rock
Thinking no one can see
The secrets you hide behind
Your southern hospitality
On the strip the kids get lit
So they can have a real good time
Come Sunday they can just take their pick
From the crucifix skyline

Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Get to heaven now

International airport
A quarter after nine
Paris Texas, Athens Georgia's
Not what I had in mind
As I'm getting out I laugh to myself
Cause this is the only place
Where as you're getting on the plane
You see Buddy Holly's face

I hear they hate me now
Just like they hated you
Maybe when I'm dead and gone
I'm gonna get a statue too

Temptation's strong
(Salvation's gone)
I'm on my way
To hell's half acre
How will I ever
How will I ever
Get to heaven now
Get to heaven now
How will I ever

Get to heaven now

http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/dixie-chicks/lubbock-or-leave-it-17154.html

[firechic]

They are just losers. Nat needs to shut up and sing (I know, redundant) I have never liked them from the get-go, never will. They don't sing perse, they just cackle like a bunch of hens. They actually hurt my ears. Good name choice.

[Donnagg123]

Ms. Maines and her band mates have recently criticized mainstream country-music fans themselves. For instance, in the Time article, band member Martie Maguire said "We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do."

they did not criticize all country fans, just the fans who do not get them. The actual quote from the time article is:
This is what talented musicians are supposed to do: aspire to get better, braver. But at each step of their evolution, from their feud with Sony (ungrateful!) to the bluegrass album, Home (not country enough!), and then, of course, the Incident, the genre's wrath hovered like a jealous boyfriend. "Their old audience feels a little betrayed, a little left behind maybe," says CMT's Philips. That may explain why, as the Chicks and country began their breakup, country fans ran into the arms of brilliant redneck instigator Toby Keith, who displayed a doctored photo of Maines and Saddam Hussein at his concerts.

It also explains why the Dixie Chicks have made such a point of saying good riddance. "I'd rather have a smaller following of really cool people who get it," says Maguire, "who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith. We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do."

[tngirl]

I guess you are right, they are not insulting ALL of their "fans", just the majority. Do you know what the biggest mistake that was made? 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.

[hblueeyes]

I am not a big country fan but I do like country music, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, etc. I am more a pop, comtemporary rock fan and would not spend 2 cents on the Dixie Chicks. I do not like it when celebs like Sean Penn or Susan Sarandon to name a few, try to force their political beliefs down our throats. You either agree or you are some dumb idiot. let the other countries have 'em. They will eventually turn on them as well.

Me :p

[Donnagg123]

I guess you are right, they are not insulting ALL of their "fans", just the majority. Do you know what the biggest mistake that was made? 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.

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/preview/0,10987,1196419,00.html

[tngirl]

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/preview/0,10987,1196419,00.html

I was just kind of repeating I guess, guilty...I didn't read the full article. But be that as it may, they are not the least apologetic about it. I don't particularly like them, but I like their music. Just like I don't agree with what Bono goes around doing and saying, but, I still like U2. I will admit though, it does get kind of old after a while and annoying that they use their art for a political platform. Are they a politician or an entertainer? I don't really think you can be both.

Now, don't get me wrong, I think it is good that some entertainers use their position to do good, but I also think there is a line that should not be crossed.

[killbarney]

who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith. We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do

Well, they don't have to worry about being in my five-disc changer. I have a lot of different music I like, and I will NOT limit myself to just one. If they are looking to be the only disc in their fans' players they will be sorely disappointed. They don't seem to realize that a lot of the people that bought that hateful cd ONLY bought it because of the fact that it bashes prez/etc. and have no intention/desire to go see them sing.

I think it was cowardly to do what she did-like dissing someone behind their backs because you don't have the courage to do it to their face. Generally, people grow up out of that elementary school behavior.

There are very few entertainers I will ostracize, the other main one I can think of is Tom Cruise-I had post-partum depression and that man has jello for brains. Hope the new mother of his child doesn't get ppd-she'll find no support from that....something ;) sorry for going off-topic for a sec.

[Jolie Rouge]

I thought it was lame that they choose to disrespect the President in London ( but not in LA, Houston, or any of the US venues ) Then they made a big deal of issueing an statement apoligizing when everyone got upset. Then they did an interview in Austrailia and said they had been "forced" to apoliigize by their Management company and Sony. Then they said they were misquoted when THAT created an uproar and issued another apoligy. Then they did an interview in Germany, blasted the Bush, the "country music establishment" and anyone who didn't agree with them. Then there was the rather childish feud with Toby Keith and the *FUTK* t-shirt on stage at the Country Music Awards. :rolleyes:

As Maine's herself points out - other celebrities have spoken out against Bush without it wrecking their careers, but it seems their handling of the events that became their downfall.

The Incident ( their words ) may have happened 3 years ago but they seem to be the ones milking it for PR to push this album.

[Jolie Rouge]

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/preview/0,10987,1196419,00.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]

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]

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

[cSoReNSoN]

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]

GO DIXIE CHICKS whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[AustMC]

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]

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]

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]

Chicks Rules

[Jolie Rouge]

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]

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.

Date Venue City/State General On Sale Date General On Sale Time Tickets
June 15th Shepherd's Bush London, England
June 17th Twickenham Stadium (support for The Eagles) London, England
July 21st Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, MI On Sale Now Buy Tickets
July 22nd
Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, PA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
July 23rd Value City Arena Columbus, OH On Sale Now Buy Tickets
July 25th Wachovia Center Philadelphia, PA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
July 26th Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT June 24th TBA Buy Tickets
July 28th Pepsi Arena Albany, NY On Sale Now Buy Tickets
July 29th TD Banknorth Garden Boston, MA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 1st Madison Square Garden New York, NY On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 2nd Nokia & Jones Beach Jones Beach, NY TBA TBA Buy Tickets
August 4th Verizon Center Washington, DC On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 5th Borgata Event Center Atlantic City, NJ June 24th TBA Buy Tickets
August 8th Metro Centre Halifax, NS June 24th 9:00am Buy Tickets
August 10th Harbour Stations St. John, NB June 24th 10:00am Buy Tickets
August 12th Bell Centre Montreal, QB On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 13th John Labatt Centre London, ONT On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 15th The United Center Chicago, IL On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 18th Target Center Minneapolis, MN On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 19th MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 20th MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 22nd Savvis Center
St. Louis, MO TBA TBA Buy Tickets
August 23rd Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN TBA TBA Buy Tickets
August 24th Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, IA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
August 26th Fargodome Fargo, ND On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 3rd Glendale Arena Phoenix, AZ On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 6th SaveMart Center Fresno, CA TBA TBA Buy Tickets
Sept. 8th ARCO Arena Sacramento, CA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 9th Oakland Arena Oakland, CA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 14th STAPLES Center Los Angeles, CA TBA TBA Buy Tickets
Sept. 16th Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, NV TBA TBA Buy Tickets
Sept. 23rd Qwest Center Omaha, NE On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 24th Pepsi Center Denver, CO On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 26th Ford Center Oklahoma City, OK TBA TBA Buy Tickets
Sept. 27th FedEx Forum Memphis, TN TBA TBA Buy Tickets
Sept. 29th American Airlines Center Dallas, TX On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Sept. 30th Toyota Center Houston, TX TBA TBA Buy Tickets
October 1st Frank Erwin Center Austin, TX On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 3rd Gaylord Entertainment Center Nashville, TN On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 5th St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, FL On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 6th Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, FL TBA TBA Buy Tickets
October 7th BankAtlantic Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 17th Philips Arena Atlanta, GA On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 20th Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, TN On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 22nd Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC TBA TBA Buy Tickets
October 27th Scotiabank Place Ottawa, Ontario On Sale Now Buy Tickets
October 28th Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Nov. 4th Rexall Place Edmonton, Alberta On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Nov. 5th Saddledome Calgary, Alberta On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Nov. 8th GM Place Vancouver, BC On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Nov. 9th Rose Garden Portland, OR On Sale Now Buy Tickets
Nov. 11th Tacoma Dome Tacoma, WA On Sale Now Buy Tickets

[Jolie Rouge]

Dixie Chicks May Lay Egg ith U.S. Tour
By ETHAN SMITH
June 12, 2006; Page B1

Due to disappointing ticket sales, the country-pop trio is postponing as many as half the 42 dates announced for their coming "Accidents and Accusations" concert tour, which starts July 21. After playing 11 U.S. shows, the Chicks will for the moment steer clear of cities like St. Louis, Los Angeles and Jacksonville, Fla. Instead, they will "go where the fans are," according to their Web site -- meaning they will likely spend much or all of the period from mid-August to mid-October touring Europe and Australia instead of playing the U.S. dates they had planned.

"They're not canceling dates," says band spokeswoman Cindy Berger. "They are moving dates to accommodate a demand in Canada and Australia." The band is expected to announce its new schedule as early as today.

The Dixie Chicks' latest album is No.1, but tour ticket sales are slow.
The delays and reroutings could signal trouble for what recently has been one of the biggest acts in country -- or any genre. In today's music business, most big acts make far more money on the road than they do at record stores, where sales have been dropping since 2000. Tours used to be promotional tools for albums; now, the reverse is often true. The Dixie Chicks' last tour, in 2003, earned close to $62 million, according to data from Pollstar, a concert-business trade magazine.

The Chicks' recent media blitz was pervasive enough to entice hundreds of thousands of shoppers to buy the album, which cost under $10 at many outlets. But with some of the band's old country audience now falling away, many members of its audience are now more casual, recently converted fans who may be unwilling to shell out as much as $85 to see them live.

...

The problems seem to have caught the band and its representatives off guard, despite all the talk the political controversy has generated. In negotiating the now-postponed dates, the band balked at a guaranteed nightly fee of around $500,000 because the tour's promoter, Anschutz Corp.'s AEG Live, would give them only 90% of the ultimate gross of the show. Instead, they negotiated a deal for 95% of the door with no guarantee -- a move that backfired when it became clear that ticket sales were below expectations. AEG Live Chief Executive Randy Phillips couldn't be reached for comment.

...

Ms. West never even bothered airing the first single from the album, "Not Ready to Make Nice," since 80% of listeners' calls and emails on the subject urged the station not to. Such responses were widespread, and as a result, the band's record label, Columbia Records, recently sent the second single, "Voice Inside My Head," to stations that play other formats such as "adult contemporary" and "adult album alternative."


To be sure, not every U.S. date is a dud. The band is likely to sell out a night each at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Boston's TD Banknorth Garden arena. But Dixie Chicks are no longer planning to make use of additional nights they had held at both venues.

Rather than play the U.S. during the second half of the summer, the band is now planning to return to North America by October 27 -- to play a string of dates in Canada, where sales are so strong that extra dates are being added. The new plan reflects a startling reality: Even as the group has been shunned in the U.S., it has picked up momentum overseas, where their political martyrdom has transformed them from a modestly successful act into stars. "Not Ready to Make Nice" may have bombed in the U.S., but it is a mainstream pop hit in Germany, Scandinavia, the U.K. and Australia.

The plan is to play the postponed U.S. dates -- up to 24 of them -- starting in mid-November. But those shows can't be rescheduled until July, after the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League set their fall schedules. As a result, fans who have bought tickets to those shows during "presales" are left dangling.

In a statement on their Web site, the Dixie Chicks made a nod to their new status as an act with greater overseas appeal: "We will go where the fans are with great anticipation and no regrets." Ms. Berger, the spokeswoman, said the band was out of the country preparing for a pair of shows in England and not available to comment.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115007594082977495-_e6lvQmfp6WeoNzZep2Z5fSOGHQ_20060711.html?mod=tff_ main_tff_top

So they insult their fans and then complain about not getting their support (ei: MONEY ) - interesting form of marketing ....

So they are not playing the concerts as scheduled, canceling some outright and postphoning others indefinatley ... but that is just business as usual, right ?

[TX_Cowgirl]

oh my gosh this has been such a bunch of crap i think...I think the dixie chicks are great...and should be mad at their fans for not buying their cds and black balling them...I dont think that it should matter what they said where they said it...IF that is what they truly believe and how they feel then why if we are such a great country where freedom of speech is such a big great thing...Then why are they getting flamed for their right to feel and speak their views??????? Think somewhere along time ago some one said: "let them who have not sinned cast the first stone?" I know that isnt exactly word for word but to me It sure hits my feelings on the whole situation.............

[Jolie Rouge]

This is not a "communist" country - this is the near perfect example of a Free Market Society. If you want people to pay your salary - try not to tick them off. If you wallked in and told your boss his kids were ugly and tossed a cup of coffee in his face, then you would be looking for a new job.

If this were a "communist" country - these lovely ladies would have been picked up by the Secret Police and never heard from again.

Perhaps your son need to review his notes from Civics class.

[LuvBigRip]

I fully support their right to speak their mind. I would expect them to fully support my right to exercise my free speech with my money. They have a microphone, I have a wallet. There is nothing communist about that. Why is one form of free speech more valued? Why is their right to show political opinion more important to the free speechers than the right of someone who disagrees to say so? Free speech comes in many forms, that is what makes this country what it is. While I may be able to spout my political feelings on a forum it doesn't affect anyone's opinions, it does allow me the opportunity to exercise my rights. Sadly though, more weight is given to the opinion of a celebrity. Just because they can sing/act doesn't mean their opinion is for everyone or right.

Camera's and microphones do not enhance intelligence or add value to word, just volume.

[Jolie Rouge]

I fully support their right to speak their mind. I would expect them to fully support my right to exercise my free speech with my money. They have a microphone, I have a wallet. There is nothing communist about that. Why is one form of free speech more valued? Why is their right to show political opinion more important to the free speechers than the right of someone who disagrees to say so? Free speech comes in many forms, that is what makes this country what it is. While I may be able to spout my political feelings on a forum it doesn't affect anyone's opinions, it does allow me the opportunity to exercise my rights. Sadly though, more weight is given to the opinion of a celebrity. Just because they can sing/act doesn't mean their opinion is for everyone or right.

Camera's and microphones do not enhance intelligence or add value to word, just volume.

Hear, hear ! Well said.

[TX_Cowgirl]

i truly agree with you luvbigrip..
i didnt say he said it was a communist country just that was how he felt..
so flame me if you want...and maybe we all need to go back to class and review all those civic notes...But my question is...would that really change everyones way of thinking and thier rights to their own opinions..I think not...
i think it would be nice if you were to edit your post and remove your rude remark about my son...

[Jolie Rouge]

See someone re-thought the "communist country" remarks .....

[LuvBigRip]

It wouldn't change opinions, I think we as parents help to form our children's way of thinking. Unfortunately too many parents allow MTV, Howard Stern and Paris Hilton raise their kids.

I don't recall making any rude comments, was that directed to me?

[Jolie Rouge]

No, it was directed at me, I stated that her son needed to review his Civics notes, as he must have been confused on the definition of "communist". She has already edited her remarks following our comments - now all references to this being a "Communist Country" have now been removed from her post. I don't think she appreciated my views ... but I stand by mine. I edit for spelling errors or to fix a link. I rarely edit for content - if someone catches me with my foot in my mouth or I otherwise need to re-word something for clarification, I just add another post.

[LuvBigRip]

Oh, Ok. I didn't think I was being rude.

[dixiechicken]

You are right on the money cowgirl :)


oh my gosh this has been such a bunch of crap i think...I think the dixie chicks are great...and should be mad at their fans for not buying their cds and black balling them...I dont think that it should matter what they said where they said it...IF that is what they truly believe and how they feel then why if we are such a great country where freedom of speech is such a big great thing...Then why are they getting flamed for their right to feel and speak their views??????? Think somewhere along time ago some one said: "let them who have not sinned cast the first stone?" I know that isnt exactly word for word but to me It sure hits my feelings on the whole situation.............


I have been trying REALLY REALLY HARD not to say anything in this thread but alas, I am stooping to everyone's level and doing so. I am not going to say all I am thinking but I will say this....

For those of you who are talking about free speech and how great our country is....thats just it! We have all these great liberties because we are Americans.

For those of you who are saying that the Chicks slammed country fans.....doesn't Jeff Foxworthy too? LOL I mean seriously, would you rather have a friend that would defend you rather than talk behind your back? They have money and fame and THEY ARE NOT SELLOUTS (obviously). I sure as *#$& would not want a fan that is not really "into" me. They are real people with real minds and all the same equalities as you and I have.

Everyone who is sitting on BBS and talking smack about the Chicks (and wasn't ever into them) needs to stop and ask themselves if they really know what they are talking about....

AMEN

[stresseater]

Well I was never a fan of the chicks. I don't even like country music as for my thoughts on the subject yeah they had a right to say what they did. However, as it has been pointed out many times people who are upset with thier remarks also have the right NOT to support thier career/platform. Do I know what I'm talking about... yep sure do. ;) :D

[killbarney]

The Chixie Dicks(sic) had every right to say what they wanted. That's what's great about this country-even though they weren't IN this country. I've never questioned their right to their own mouths opening up and inserting foot ;) However, the backlash is also free speech from their former listeners.

Let me give you this example:


In your town, there is a wonderful restaurant. It's customers consist mainly of working women, oh say 90% of their clientele. You like the food, atmosphere, etc. You choose to spend your money there because it's your kind of place.

The male owner goes on television doing an interview. He says "I think all women should be at home, barefoot and pregnant because they were only put on this earth to be a man's plaything and to submit to his every whim/order. She's just a piece of a**".

What do you decide to do? Keep going and ignore the fact that you are lining the pocket of someone who considers you no better than a roach on the floor? Find another place? Never set foot in any business that owner is involved in? YOUR CHOICE. Same choice people are making concering the Dicks(sic)

[janelle]

It's not what they said that got them into trouble but sorta is. It's the fact they spit in the face of their fans.

They recently said they do not want the same fans of Martina McBride and the rest of them. You make your fans mad and you do not sell music.

So why not stop singing country and go with rock or something else? They had to cancel lots of concerts in the South on their recent tour cause of lack of sales.

Yeah I'm gonna run right out and go to a concert of someone who hates me as a fan. I just love to give them my money. :mad: I would say "Stupid Cicks" is they new name. Jane Fonda should have been a lesson to them.

Yes, they have a right to free speech, even the speech of we really don't want those people as our fans but be prepared to deal with the concequences.

[Donnagg123]

I never said people do not have the right not to buy their records and such. Everyone has that right. What I am concerned with are the radio stations and such banned from playing their music. One DJ was fired for playing their music.

If people do not like the DC for whatever reason that is fine. Don't buy their stuff or go to their concerts. BUT they should still be heard on radio stations etc for the people that do like them. People did not like what Kanye West said about Dubya, BUT he has a right to be heard on radio stations for people that like his music.

There are a lot of artists that I wish would go away, BUT they have the right to be heard by their fans. If people do not like the songs then change the radio. That is what I do when a song comes on I don't like.

The point is that YES you do not have to buy their stuff, but YES they should not be black balled for what was said.

[LuvBigRip]

I agree. It was probably a Cumulus (sp) network station. They are notorious for black balling artists.

[janelle]

I agree as well. They should not be black balled. The fans can buy their music or not.

[Jolie Rouge]

"Nice" girls Dixie Chicks finish first at Grammys
By Dean Goodman
Mon Feb 12, 10:54 AM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music outcasts The Dixie Chicks, who jeopardized their career by criticizing President Bush, won all five Grammy Awards for which they were nominated on Sunday, including the coveted album of the year.

The victory for their work on the chart-topping album "Taking the Long Way" marked a stunning validation for the female Texan trio almost four years after their dream run as the darlings of Nashville came to an abrupt end.

Singer Natalie Maines told fans during a 2003 concert in London she was ashamed to come from the same state as Bush.

As news of the off-the-cuff comment spread, the group was transformed into pariahs. Country radio stations stopped playing their songs, while album and ticket sales suffered. "I think people are using their freedom of speech tonight with all of these awards," Maines said, as the group accepted the final award of the ceremony, album of the year.

Bandmate Emily Robison said: "We wouldn't have made this album without everything we went through, so we have no regrets."

Backstage, Robison's sister, Martie Maguire, shied away from declaring vindication, saying it ran counter to artistic principles. The Dixie Chicks' tally included best country album, as well as record of the year, song of the year and group country vocal performance for the appropriately wry single "Not Ready To Make Nice." Their career Grammy haul stands at 13.

The last time an act won the album, record and song categories was in 1993, when Eric Clapton led the field. The last country act to win album of the year was Glen Campbell in 1969 with "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."

It was a good night for Nashville, as former "American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood took the closely watched honor for best new artist, further enhancing the star-making power of the hit TV talent show.

Underwood, the winner of the fourth season of "American Idol" in 2005, also clinched the Grammy for best female country vocal performance."This is absolutely unbelievable! I love country music," the 23-year-old Nashville star said.

POLICE REUNION, MULTIPLE WINNERS

A sentimental highlight came as reunited rock band The Police opened the televised ceremony by playing their first major public show in more than 20 years, dusting off a jazzy version of their breakthrough hit "Roxanne."

R&B singer Mary J. Blige had led the field going into the show with eight nominations. She went home with three awards but said backstage that the wins were icing on the cake after the thrill of being nominated.

Blige won best R&B album for "The Breakthrough," as well as R&B song and female R&B vocal performance, both for the tune "Be Without You."

The Red Hot Chili Peppers ended up with four statuettes from six nominations, including best rock album for their double set "Stadium Arcadium." The flamboyant surf-funk quartet has now won six Grammys.

Double winners included Bob Dylan, soul-pop duo Gnarls Barkley, rock crooner John Mayer, veteran balladeer Tony Bennett, R&B singer John Legend, rock troubadour Bruce Springsteen, gospel star Kirk Franklin, late jazz soloist Michael Brecker, jazz pianist Chick Corea, film composer John Williams, classical conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and rapper Ludacris.

Motown icon Stevie Wonder won a Grammy, and his career tally of 25 statuettes now makes him No. 4 on the all-time list, tied with late classical pianist Vladimir Horowitz. The record of 31 is held by late conductor Georg Solti.

Two artists with five nominations each going into the telecast, James Blunt and Prince, went home empty-handed.

Other losers included Neil Young, hoping for the first Grammys of his career with three nominations. After two consecutive years of clean sweeps, Irish rock band U2 failed to turn their two nominations into Grammy gold.

R&B singer Beyonce won one Grammy from four nominations.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070212/tv_nm/...ASwugPn.vEnHL8C


Lyrics: Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready To Make Nice"


Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

I’m through with doubt
There’s nothing left for me to figure out
I’ve paid a price
And I’ll keep paying

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round
and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do
what it is you think I should

I know you said
Can’t you just get over it
It turned my whole world around
And I kind of like it

I made my bed and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets and I don’t mind sayin’
It’s a sad sad story when a mother will teach her
Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round
and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do
what it is you think I should

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round
and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do
what it is you think I should

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting




[b]Dixie Chicks - I will never apologize a la Mad TV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rVRK64Aa2Q