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DVD Review: Dixie Chicks - Shut Up and Sing

Feb 23, 2007, 17:59 GMT

DVD Review: Dixie Chicks - Shut Up and Sing
The drama that has surrounded the Dixie Chicks since their infamous 2003 statement is a patent example of much ado about nothing. For that reason, I highly recommend the documentary Dixie Chicks - Shut Up and Sing because it shines a harsh light on the music business, U.S. politics, and U.S. consumers. ... more

Chicks’ Shut Up & Sing documentary comes to DVD

Feb 12, 2007, 19:08 GMT

Chicks’ Shut Up & Sing documentary comes to DVD
Hot on the heels of their multiple Grammy winning night, the Dixie Chicks will conquer the DVD shelves with the release of Shut Up & Sing – which arrives on DVD on Feb. 20th for the suggested retail price of $28.95. ... more

Estimated 20.1 million people tune in on Grammy night

Feb 12, 2007, 18:29 GMT

In a night that saw The Police perform for the first time since 2003 and the Dixie Chicks clean up on awards, the Grammys had another reason to celebrate thanks to an estimated 20.1 million people watching the annual event – which is about 18 percent more than last year’s show. ... more

Dixie Chicks' Grammy success

Feb 12, 2007, 12:30 GMT

The Dixie Chicks were the big winners at the Grammy Awards, scooping five awards. ... more

Dixie Chicks dominate Grammys as The Police reunite

Feb 12, 2007, 8:58 GMT

Los Angeles - Country band The Dixie Chicks, who riled many fans with their early criticism of the war in Iraq, won five Grammy Awards, including the coveted song, album and record of the year prizes for their defiant ballad Not Ready To Make Nice and the album Taking the Long Way Home. ... more

Dixie Chicks get Grammys for best country album and song of the year

Feb 12, 2007, 3:43 GMT

Dixie Chicks get  Grammys for best country album and song of the year
The Dixie Chicks might not be ready to kiss and make up with a country music industry that seems to have turned its back on the group, but it didn’t stop them from accepting a Grammy Award for best country album and one for song of the year on Sunday. ... more

Rumors on the net say Chicks could split after the Grammys

Dec 15, 2006, 1:08 GMT

Rumors on the net say Chicks could split after the Grammys
Word has started to leak over the web that country music trio The Dixie Chicks could be splitting up after the Grammy Awards with the Natalie Maines labeled as the root of the problem, according to various “inside” sources who have yet to be identified. ... more

Faith Hill is the queen of country music

Nov 8, 2006, 15:05 GMT

Faith Hill is the queen of country music
Faith Hill has topped the list of the most appealing country music celebrities for 2006 with Sara Evans and Martina McBride ranking second and third, according to a list gathered by the Davie Brown Celebrity Index. The list determines a celebrity’s influence on brands and on the consumers when it comes to purchases. ... more

Chicks expand ‘Taking the Long Way’ in time for holiday sales

Oct 25, 2006, 23:43 GMT

Chicks expand ‘Taking the Long Way’ in time for holiday sales
The Dixie Chicks have announced that they will be releasing an expanded edition of their sales-record breaking ‘Taking the Long Way’ album – which will now include bonus DVD live performances of several of the Chick’s biggest hits. The album will be re-released on Nov. 14th. ... more

Chicks hopeful for Academy Award nod with new song on “Shut Up and Sing”

Oct 23, 2006, 17:58 GMT

Chicks hopeful for Academy Award nod with new song on “Shut Up and Sing”
The Dixie Chicks will premiere a new song entitled “The Neighbor” with the documentary about the trio “Shut Up and Sing” which is set to air on Oct. 27th in LA & NY. ... more

Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and more honor James Taylor on new DVD

Sep 27, 2006, 23:09 GMT

Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and more honor James Taylor on new DVD
During the 2006 Grammy week in Los Angeles, MusiCares brought together a group of legendary artists to pay tribute to James Taylor and his famous works at their annual Person of the Year gala. ... more

Target to offer exclusive version and bonus DVD of Tony Bennett Duets

Sep 19, 2006, 13:42 GMT

Target to offer exclusive version and bonus DVD of Tony Bennett Duets
Target has announced it will offer an exclusive version and bonus DVD of ‘Tony Bennett Duets: An American Classic’ – which will include four additional tracks, exclusive in-studio footage, artist interviews and more. The CD will be available in stores on Sept. 26th. ... more

CMA Awards nominees announced and Dixie Chicks don’t make a single category

Aug 30, 2006, 21:47 GMT

CMA Awards nominees announced and Dixie Chicks don’t make a single category
The 40th annual Country Music Association Award nominees have been announced, and the controversial Dixie Chicks, who returned with one of the biggest selling albums in country music this year, find themselves coming up short for any of the awards. ... more

Weinstein Co. quick on the draw gets Dixie Chicks flick

Aug 22, 2006, 9:20 GMT

Weinstein Co. quick on the draw gets Dixie Chicks flick
The first  US documentary ever to have a “gala” opening at September’s Toronto International Film Festival and the first US film to have a gala berth in 14 years, ‘Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing,’ has already been picked up by The Weinstein Company. ... more

Dixie Chicks face slumping ticket sales again and cancel shows

Aug 8, 2006, 21:29 GMT

Dixie Chicks face slumping ticket sales again and cancel shows
The Dixie Chicks are once again facing slumping ticket sales for the North American leg of their current 'Accidents & Accusations' tour. The lackluster sales have forced the trio to cancel some shows or replace them with new dates and venues.

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‘From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans’ comes to DVD

Aug 4, 2006, 18:30 GMT

‘From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans’ comes to DVD
Rhino Entertainment, in association with MSG Entertainment is set to release a double disc DVD of the landmark Katrina benefit concert, ‘From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans’ on August 22nd for the suggested retail price of $24.99. ... more

Willie defends the Chicks in Time

Jul 31, 2006, 11:09 GMT

Willie defends the Chicks in Time
In a recent interview with Time magazine, country music legend Willie Nelson came to the defense of fellow Texas musicians The Dixie Chicks and stated that he believed the group 'got a raw deal' from the backlash that followed singer Natalie Maines’ anti-Bush remarks in 2003. ... more

Documentary on Dixie Chicks uproar premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

Jul 28, 2006, 15:31 GMT

Documentary on Dixie Chicks uproar premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
The now infamous remarks by Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines continues to cause waves and now the media crazed event has been turned into a  documentary set to make its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, according to organizers. ... more

Country Diva Reba McEntire Versus the Dixie Chicks, “It’s on”

Jun 27, 2006, 20:25 GMT

The country music, multi disciplined red-headed star Reba McEntire and country-pop-alternative musicians, The Dixie Chicks are continuing their heated exchange of un-homey spun slurs at each other. ... more

Chicks take their tour north across the border

Jun 13, 2006, 0:48 GMT

The Dixie Chicks will take their number one selling album and upcoming tour north across the border on August 13th when the group performs at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario. ... more

Dixie Chicks see slumping ticket sales despite #1 album

Jun 9, 2006, 13:47 GMT

Dixie Chicks see slumping ticket sales despite #1 album
The Dixie Chicks may be flying high on the sales charts, but the trio from Texas are looking at possible low ticket sales in several cities as the band prepares for an upcoming tour. ... more

Dixie Chicks staying at the top for a second week

Jun 7, 2006, 19:56 GMT

Dixie Chicks staying at the top for a second week
The Dixie Chicks continued to flex their wings at the top of the Billboard 200 as their long awaited return “Taking the Long Way” remained the at the number one position of the top country albums charts for a second week. ... more