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In reply to the discussion: Natalie Maines: 'I Was Right From The Beginning' [View all]Tanuki
(14,918 posts)45. "it appears"... to you
Check your facts before you say "But Natalie it appears has deserted them, because she is still not ready to make nice, so she ditched them to go solo." The other two have also done side projects in the meantime, recording and performing as the Court Yard Hounds, and then the trio has toured again as the Dixie Chicks in 2010. Natalie Maines' father Lloyd works with Emily and Marty on their Court Yard Hounds projects. The Dixie Chicks are superbly talented musicians with diverse musical interests which they pursue in various combinations. They are also busy raising young families, which they take into account in planning their projects, tours, etc.
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how do you know that? unless you have inside information this is all speculation on your part.
spanone
Apr 2013
#5
It's the usual blithering. I'm surprised that George Bailey and Hillary haven't been mentioned yet.
hobbit709
Apr 2013
#6
Without Lloyd Maines, and his Nashville/Austin ties, when they were looking for a new lead singer
graham4anything
Apr 2013
#46
Nothing at all surprising. She is playing the game well. My hat's off to her.
graham4anything
Apr 2013
#11
As The Eagles proved, Hell has frozen over and they sell $1000 tickets and reap the rewards
graham4anything
Apr 2013
#17
The little I know about Ms. Maines is that she comes from a musical background and..
Tikki
Apr 2013
#35
I remember a country DJ saying his station would NEVER play another Dixie Chicks song!
Dustlawyer
Apr 2013
#23
This is what "needs" to be done. Maine's timing is perfect. I see where some are dissing her
Lint Head
Apr 2013
#29
And.. considering the state of reporting and journalism today, the way Maine was trounced
Lint Head
Apr 2013
#37
many people would rather have their opponents just shut up even when they know they themselves are
MisterP
Apr 2013
#33