Genres: Progressive Bluegrass, Country-Pop, Contemporary Country, Bluegrass, Neo-Traditionalist Country Active: 90's, 2000's Formed: 1989 in Dallas, TX
Emmylou Harris, The Lennon Sisters, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Rosanne Cash, Merle Haggard, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Tammy Wynette, Reba McEntire, The Judds, Kitty Wells, Carter Family, Carlene Carter, Pat Benatar BR5-49, The Mavericks, Deana Carter, Jo Dee Messina, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Lorrie Morgan, Gretchen Wilson, The Backsliders, Bomshel, Suzy Bogguss, Mindy McCready, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, The Judds, Brooks & Dunn, Calaisa The Lovell Sisters, Rissi Palmer, Carter's Chord, Minnie Murphy, The Wreckers, Point of Grace, Gloriana, SHeDAISY, Whitney Duncan, BarlowGirl, Julianne Hough, Works Progress Administration, Joye B. Moore |  |
Formed in 1989 as a Western-themed bluegrass band, the Dixie Chicks later became one of the most popular acts in contemporary country music, as well as the highest-selling female group of all time. Beginning with 1998's Wide Open Spaces, they struck a balance between the commercial, radio-ready aesthetic of country-pop and the rootsy flair of neo-traditionalist country, a combination that helped distinguish the trio from such concurrent stars as Shania Twain. The Dixie Chicks further distanced themselves from country's conservative boundaries as their career progressed, although their outspoken beliefs -- specifically Natalie Maines' open criticism of the war in Iraq, which ignited a backlash in 2003 -- were sometimes exercised to the detriment of the band's sales. Nevertheless, the Dixie Chicks remained a compelling band in concert and on record, boasting three-part harmonies and an instrumental prowess that was virtually unparalleled among similar groups.
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Release: May 23, 2006
Label: Open Wide/Columbia, Sony BMG Music (Canada)
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Release: November 28, 2006
Label: Sony Music Distribution
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