Dixie Chicks (music group)

How black is black enough?

2013-01-13 04:00:00

I suddenly find myself concerned about my blackness. It had never occurred to me to worry about it before. Then came the incident last month on ESPN's "First Take" program that initially got commentator Rob Parker suspended and then, last week, fired...

The spirit moves her: Milla Hniang's journey to a dream

2012-12-24 19:42:50

What people go through to live their lives — war and terror, disease and pain, poverty and hunger, long journeys across continents and oceans, loss and heartbreak — always leaves me awed and humbled. You hear a story, like the one I'm offering...

'The Voice' recap, Goodbye to Baltimore's Nelly's Echo

2012-10-09 05:53:00

Baltimore’s Nelly’s Echo made his second — and unfortunately last — appearance on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night, as contestants entered into the battle rounds and some, sadly, went home. TEAM CHRISTINA �Nelly&...

The Band Perry feels at home at the fair

2012-08-29 05:06:00

For the siblings of the Mississippi trio the Band Perry, there's always been something special about the fair. On "Walk Me Down the Middle," a love song from the group's 2010 self-titled album, lead singer Kimberly Perry instructs a boyfriend to "walk me...

Staff Q&A: Which singer should have a permanent gig of singing the national anthem at sporting events?

2012-01-31 20:46:00

If resurrecting Jimi Hendrix proves impossible, I'm going with the Dixie Chicks, who taught America that criticizing the president and singing a truly beautiful version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" are not mutually exclusive acts. Luke Broadwater,...

Sexist, perhaps, but true: Women really are less funny

2011-12-27 00:00:00

As fans of the late Christopher Hitchens cycle through the five stages of grief, it's interesting to see which of his opinions can still inspire the kind of anger that is unlikely to ever fade into acceptance. There are, of course, the obvious candidates:...

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, TV and more

2011-11-28 10:07:00

Our list of everything going on the week of 11/28-12/4 NOTABLE TV MONDAY Basketball Wives LA: Reunion, Part 2 (special; 8 p.m.; VH1) Top 40 (special; 8 p.m.; BBC America) Bored to Death (season finale; 9 p.m.; HBO) The Closer (mid-season premiere; 9 p....

Like/dislike: Mates of State

2011-10-03 00:23:00

Since the late '90s, Mates of State have been a staple of the indie rock world. The husband-and-wife duo consists of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner, who combine keyboard, drums and vocals to create energetic harmonies. Over the past 14 years, the Lawrence,...

'American Idol' recap: More cuts in Hollywood

2011-02-18 16:22:11

Here's Janell on last night's Idol:Things are getting real, y’all. It’s the final day of Hollywood week, and all 100 remaining contestants get one final solo, with a band, backup singers, instruments, the works. Or not.We start with Haley...

Chicks' night out

2007-02-12 00:00:00

The Dixie Chicks may not have been ready to make nice, but last night, band members showed they weren't above gloating -- at least a little -- as they accepted five honors at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, including record of the year, song of the year...

List of Grammy Award nominees

2005-12-08 00:00:00

Complete list of nominees in 108 categories announced Thursday for the 48th annual Grammy Awards, to be presented Feb. 8 in Los Angeles: 1. Record of the Year "We Belong Together," Mariah Carey "Feel Good Inc.," Gorillaz featuring De La Soul "Boulevard...

Grammy choices don't reflect the risk takers

2003-01-08 00:00:00

NEW YORK - In a B-plus year for music, the Grammy voters did a C-minus job of reflecting that energy and passion in nominations announced yesterday. In the top three categories alone, the reaction to the nominees is likely to range from hurrah to "huh?"...

Also known as two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison will likely feature material from CYH's upcoming, as-yet-untitled sophomore effort. -- Matt Pais

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is 36 today. (Photo by David Livingston/WireImage)

2012-10-03 18:45:00

The Dixie Chicks

2012-09-05 08:08:22