Dixie Chicks
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Dixie Chicks is an American trio female band that has the highest debuting country group in seven years. Their best selling album is Wide Open Spaces which sold more than 12 million copies.
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About
Country music artist Dixie Chicks was formed in 1989 composing Emily Robison, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines. The name was taken from the Little Feat song "Dixie Chickens" which promoted a classic cowgirl image. In 1990, the trio released their debut album, Thank Heaven For Dale Evans. But it was their 1992 album, Little Ol' Cowgirl, that made the girls change their style to a more contemporary sound. Unfortunately, the change made Robin Lynn Macy left the group.
In 1993, they released, Shouldn't A Told You That, without Macy. When they signed in with Sony Records, Laura Lynch also left the group and was replaced by Natalie Maines. The reason Lynch left the group was because Seidel and Erwin wanted to have a more younger image. In 1998, they released the album, Wide Open Spaces, which went quadruple platinum. The album included the hit singles I Can Love You Better" and "There's Your Trouble", both the singles peaked the Country Charts. The chicks also won the Best Vocal Group from the American Music Awards. The album also won a Grammy for Best Country Album.
In 1999, the group released, Fly, with the single "Ready to Run" and "Goodbye Earl". In 2002, the chicks performed with Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Celine Dion at the Fifth Annual VH1 Divas Show in Las Vegas. At the same year, they released their sixth album, Home. In 2006, Taking The Long Way, hit stands and topped the charts.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1998 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Group of the Year |
| 1999 | American Music Award | Favorite New Country Artist |
| 1999 | Billboard Music Award | Country Artist of the Year |
| 1999 | Billboard Music Award | Country Albums Artist of the Year |
| 1999 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Vocal Group |
| 1999 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top New Group |
| 1999 | Canadian Country Music Association Award | Best Selling Album for "Wide Open Spaces" |
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1999 | Country Music Association Award | Music Video of the Year for "Wide Open Spaces" |
| 1999 | Country Music Association Award | Single of the Year for "Wide Open Spaces" |
| 1999 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Group of the Year |
| 1999 | Grammy Award | Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "There's Your Trouble" |
| 1999 | Grammy Award | Best Country Album for "Wide Open Spaces" |
| 1999 | Billboard Music Award | Country Albums Artist Duo/Group of the Year |
| 2000 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Group of the Year |
| 2000 | Country Music Association Award | Album of the Year for "Fly" |
| 2000 | Country Music Association Award | Music Video of the Year for "Goodbye Earl" |
| 2000 | Billboard Music Award | Country Albums Artist of the Year |
| 2000 | Academy of Country Music Award | Album of the Year for "Fly" |
| 2000 | Billboard Music Award | Country Duo/Group of the Year |
| 2000 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Vocal Group |
| 2000 | Radio Music Award | Song of the Year: Country Radio for "Cowboy Take Me Away" |
| 2000 | Billboard Music Award | Country Artist of the Year |
| 2000 | Billboard Music Award | Country Album of the Year for "Fly" |
| 2000 | Country Music Association Award | Entertainer of the Year |
| 2000 | Country Weekly Presents the TNN Music Award | Group/Duo of the Year |
| 2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Duo or Group - Country |
| 2000 | Grammy Award | Best Country Performance by a Duo/Group for "Ready to Run" |
| 2000 | Grammy Award | Best Country Album for "Fly" |
| 2000 | Canadian Country Music Association Award | Best Selling Album for "Fly" |
| 2001 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Vocal Group |
| 2001 | TNN & CMT Country Weekly Music Award | Group/Duo of the Year |
| 2001 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Duo or Group - Country |
| 2001 | American Music Award | Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group |
| 2001 | Academy of Country Music Award | Video of the Year for "Goodbye Earl" |
| 2001 | Academy of Country Music Award | Entertainer of the Year |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Group of the Year |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Recording Package for "Home" |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Country Album for "Home" |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Lil' Jack Slade" |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Country Performance by a Duo/Group for "Long Time Gone" |
| 2003 | People's Choice Award | Favorite Group |
| 2003 | American Music Award | Favorite Country Album (in January) for "Home" |
| 2003 | American Music Award | Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group (in January) |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Top of the World" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1998 | Wide Open Spaces | Certified 12x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Platinum in Australia | ||
| 1999 | Fly | Certified 10x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Platinum in Australia | ||
| 2002 | Home | Certified 6x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified 2x Platinum in Australia | ||
| 2006 | Taking The Long Way | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified 2x Platinum in Australia |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Pop 100 | Album |
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| 1998 | I Can Love You Better | 7 | 77 | Wide Open Spaces | |
| 1998 | There's Your Trouble | 1 | 36 | Wide Open Spaces | |
| 1998 | Wide Open Spaces | 1 | 41 | Wide Open Spaces | |
| 1999 | If I Fall You re Going Down With Me | 75 | Fly | ||
| 1999 | Let Er Rip | 64 | Wide Open Spaces | ||
| 1999 | Ready To Run | 2 | 39 | Fly | |
| 1999 | Tonight The Heartache's On Me | 6 | 46 | Wide Open Spaces | |
| 1999 | You Were Mine | 1 | 34 | Wide Open Spaces | |
| 2000 | Cold Day In July | 10 | 65 | Fly | |
| 2000 | Cowboy Take Me Away | 1 | 27 | Fly | |
| 2000 | Goodbye Earl | 13 | 19 | Fly | |
| 2000 | Sin Wagon | 52 | Fly | ||
| 2000 | Without You | 31 | Fly | ||
| 2001 | Heartbreak Town | 23 | Fly | ||
| 2001 | If I Fall You're Going Down With Me | 3 | 38 | Fly | |
| 2001 | Without You | 1 | Fly | ||
| 2002 | Landslide | 2 | 7 | Home | |
| 2002 | Long Time Gone | 2 | 7 | Home | |
| 2002 | Some Days You Gotta Dance | 7 | 55 | Fly | |
| 2002 | Tortured, Tangled Hearts | 58 | Home | ||
| 2002 | White Trash Wedding | 56 | Home | ||
| 2003 | Godspeed | 48 | Home | ||
| 2003 | Travelin' Soldier | 1 | 25 | Home | |
| 2006 | Everybody Knows | 45 | Taking The Long Way | ||
| 2006 | Not Ready To Make Nice | 23 | 23 | Taking The Long Way |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1998 | I Can Love You Better | Sony | Wide Open Spaces |
| 1998 | There's Your Trouble | Sony | Wide Open Spaces |
| 1998 | Wide Open Spaces | Sony | Wide Open Spaces |
| 1999 | Ready To Run | Sony International | Fly |
| 2000 | Goodbye Earl | Sony | Fly |
| 2002 | Landslide | Sony International | Home |
| 2002 | Long Time Gone | Sony | Home |
| 2006 | Not Ready To Make Nice | BMG | Taking The Long Way |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Dixie Chicks was the best selling country group in the year 1998.
- The group sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003.
- Most radio stations banned playing the songs of Dixie Chicks and fans smashed their cds because of Natalie's comment about the President.
- Their first album Wide Open Spaces sold more units than all other country groups combined.
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External Links
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