Dixie Chicks Boycott

[jodarby]

Hey all,

Looks like some people won't be going to the Dixie Chicks tour when it comes to the States after Natalie Maines said she was ashamed the President came from Texas.

Some stations have started burning their records and people have been turning in their tickets to concerts. I'm sure some folks here are boycotting them forever now.

So, who here is boycotting the Dixie Chicks from now on?

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CNN Report

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines was singing a new tune late Friday, this time in the form of an apology to President Bush for saying she was ashamed that he was from Texas.

"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 said in her latest statement.

Her comments deriding the president this week have sparked outrage among some country music fans, with some stations boycotting the Grammy-winning group's songs. In a poll on Atlanta, Georgia's KICKS 101.5, 76 percent of its listeners responded with "If I could, I'd take my CDs back."

Maines issued a statement earlier that fell short of offering an apology. In her latest statement, even as the lead singer extended an olive branch, she expressed reservations about a war with Iraq.

"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," Maines said.

In a concert in London, England, this week, Maines told the crowd: "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."

The group hails from Texas.

The Dixie Chicks kick off a three-month U.S. tour May 1 in Greenville, South Carolina.

 

[Hamletmaschine]

I think I'll have to start buying some of their music now.

 

[jodarby]

Boycotts

Think the French might give them their highest cultural award?

They can be up there with Jerry Lewis.

 

[kotori]

I think I'll have to start buying some of their music now.

Me too. I don't usually like Country and Western, but I may make an exception. "Fight the Powah!"

 

[markb325]

If the Dixie Chicks were bread at the moment they would probably be toast. All the country stations in the DFW area pulled their songs after the statement, and quite of few DJs and talk raido host have been roasting them on the air.

 

[islandman]

I think I'll have to start buying some of their music now.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[bad kitty]

The Dixi Chicks have been very disrespectful towards america in my opinion. They were bitching about Toby Keith's Red, White, and Blue song after if came out, and now disrespecting Bush. I really like some of their music, but they have pissed me off so badly I don't hink I will listen to the cds I have again. I do wish I could get my money back.

 

[Saint Peter]

The music world has always expressed political opinon. Nothing new here. Sometimes fans like these opinons and sometimes fans do not. It is the risk of the biz.

I do not put much value on artist's views. If I like the music I will still listen. If I think it sucks I still will not.

 

[Desert Amazon]

 

[morninggirl5]

The Dixie Chicks didn't learn anything from k. d. lang's stupidity.


You have to know your audience. There are two country stations in Atlanta, one is mentioned in the article. The other set up a voice-mail account for listener comments. It was filling up to it's 200 message limit each hour and the number of messages supporting the Dixie Chicks was miniscule.

 

[Lasz]

Musicians that are against a war mongering president, that has never happened in America's history before.

Oh wait...

 

[Willing and Unsure]

why is it so wrong for them as American citizens to voice their opinion? I thought that's what part of this country was founded on, having the ability to say what you think. So she has an opinion, good for her. I have an opinion too, and I must say that I would like for Bush to get his head outta his ass for a change, but I dont see anyone boycotting me for saying that freely.

 

[bad kitty]

Some of their music grates my last nerve, but suddenly I find myself wanting to buy some new CD's.



bad kitty, I saw an interview with the comments they made about Toby Keith's song but he handled himself quite well. The Dixie Chicks are pretty talentless.

Toby has always displayed class and maturity every time I see him interviewed. Not bad on the eyes either.

 

[jodarby]

The Dixi Chicks have been very disrespectful towards america in my opinion. They were bitching about Toby Keith's Red, White, and Blue song after if came out, and now disrespecting Bush. I really like some of their music, but they have pissed me off so badly I don't hink I will listen to the cds I have again. I do wish I could get my money back.

What other stuff are you boycotting?

 

[bad kitty]

why is it so wrong for them as American citizens to voice their opinion? I thought that's what part of this country was founded on, having the ability to say what you think. So she has an opinion, good for her. I have an opinion too, and I must say that I would like for Bush to get his head outta his ass for a change, but I dont see anyone boycotting me for saying that freely.

Celebrities live by a different standard, they know this. Their actions and words can make or break them. I think they will be going pop soon. They have been getting pretty poppish lately anyway. Like Shania. She used to have good music.

 

[morninggirl5]

One reason so many fans are upset with them is because Natalie Maine made the statements during a concert in London. It's a case of violating the "you don't air the family dirty laundry in public" axiom.

 

[jodarby]

If the Dixie Chicks were bread at the moment they would probably be toast. All the country stations in the DFW area pulled their songs after the statement, and quite of few DJs and talk raido host have been roasting them on the air.

Do you think they should be stripped of their American citizenship like some people are saying?

 

[Lost Cause]

Already emailed the local KMPS station..

Told them that if I hear even one song by the "3 Jane Fondas", I was turning them off for good, and get all my music on the internet.

*They better borrow some kevlar for their Texas concert, it dampens the feeling from thrown veggies!

 

[islandman]

why is it so wrong for them as American citizens to voice their opinion? I thought that's what part of this country was founded on, having the ability to say what you think. So she has an opinion, good for her. I have an opinion too, and I must say that I would like for Bush to get his head outta his ass for a change, but I dont see anyone boycotting me for saying that freely.

Well said. But its much more fashionable to bash those who speak up against the war.

Being against the war doesn't mean being anti-American. It means being against death and destruction.

 

[bad kitty]

What other stuff are you boycotting?

I don't know what you mean. Clarify. If you are trying to indicate that I am one of those wackos that are calling french fries freedom fries and shit like that, then the answer is no. I may be young but I am more mature than that. If an individual pisses me off with their statements, I confront them or rid myself of them. Since I can't confront someone out of my reach, they I can choose if I am gonna listen to her or not.

 

[Willing and Unsure]

Celebrities live by a different standard, they know this. Their actions and words can make or break them. I think they will be going pop soon. They have been getting pretty poppish lately anyway. Like Shania. She used to have good music.

I understand that, but that other standard is pretty much saying that they cant have their own opinion. and that's just not right in my head. who knows... it's not that big of a deal to me. I dont listen to the radio anyways.

 

[jodarby]

The Dixie Chicks didn't learn anything from k. d. lang's stupidity.


You have to know your audience. There are two country stations in Atlanta, one is mentioned in the article. The other set up a voice-mail account for listener comments. It was filling up to it's 200 message limit each hour and the number of messages supporting the Dixie Chicks was miniscule.

Are you referring to k.d. lang's anti-beef statements a few years ago?

 

[bad kitty]

Do you think they should be stripped of their American citizenship like some people are saying?

That is extreme. Being rude and disrespectful is within our American rights.

 

[jodarby]

The music world has always expressed political opinon. Nothing new here. Sometimes fans like these opinons and sometimes fans do not. It is the risk of the biz.

I do not put much value on artist's views. If I like the music I will still listen. If I think it sucks I still will not.

That seems a wise philosophy. I don't know that people in the anti-gun lobby can still watch Charlton Heston in Ben-Hur.

 

[bad kitty]

I understand that, but that other standard is pretty much saying that they cant have their own opinion. and that's just not right in my head. who knows... it's not that big of a deal to me. I dont listen to the radio anyways.

They are fully entitled to their opinions, and are free to voice them. They should be prepared to deal with the consequences though.

I don't listen to the radio much either. I actually did for the first time in a long time yesterday. The new Beastie Boys song protesting the war was playing. I got to thinking, it is so easy to protest when you aren't prepared to offer up different solutions to a problem.