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Natalie Maines: Country Music 'Burned My Ears'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:29 +0000

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines recently released her first rock solo album, 'Mother.' In a new interview to promote the disc, she reveals that she's more at home in that genre than she ever was in country.

Natalie Maines Says Returning to Country Music Would Be 'Like Going Back to Your Abusive Husband'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:20:46 +0000

Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines has never been one to stand quietly in the corner and keep her opinions to herself. The singer's tell-it-like-it-is style was an important part of the Texas-based trio's enormous success, and was also an important element in their undoing. Now the brash singer is at it again, likening the treatment she's received from country music fans to spousal abuse.

Natalie Maines Says the Dixie Chicks' Future Is Uncertain

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:19:30 +0000

The Dixie Chicks have agreed to a couple of rare live appearances this summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Texas-based trio are gearing up for a full-fledged album and tour. In a new interview, singer Natalie Maines expresses uncertainty about the future of the Grammy-winning act.

Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Natalie Maines to Salute Bruce Springsteen at MusiCares Foundation Event

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:47:39 +0000

Country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will join Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines, Emmylou Harris and an all-star cast of music's brightest for a salute to Bruce Springsteen at the upcoming MusiCares gala on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles. The official charity of the Recording Academy has named the blue-collar rocker their Person of the Year.

Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks Completes First Solo Album

Megan Pacella — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:33:44 +0000

It's been quite a while since country music fans have heard new material from the Dixie Chicks, but that isn't going to stop the trio's lead singer Natalie Maines from singing. Maines has finished recording her first solo album, which will hit store shelves and digital retailers this spring.