By Koz

February 12, 2007 8:01 AM | Link to this

The Grammys are a joke and so are the Dixie Chicks.

By Dale Gribble

February 12, 2007 8:03 AM | Link to this

Not now. Not ever. those three women are a disgrace. They show what happens when the willfully ignorant are given a forum to express themselves.

By Gil Gibson

February 12, 2007 8:03 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Twits’ Grammy sweep was predictable. The Grammy voters rewarded them for their politics.

By Who Cares...

February 12, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this

So let me get this straight, the Dixie Chicks won 5 Grammy’s, but they won nothing in the recent Country Music Awards? Seems a bit odd if they were truly being voted upon based on their music (not their political views).

By jim

February 12, 2007 8:07 AM | Link to this

If anyone believes that the Dixie Chicks actualy won a Grammy on the merit of their song,I have some land to sell you in Samolia.

By Dutch

February 12, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

The Grammy’s have become musically irrelevant with these awards. Five deserving nominees were passed over in order to make a political statement…a sad day.

By Jason

February 12, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

Am I ready to make nice, in some ways yes, but in some ways no. Will I go out an buy a cd from the trio. Probably not. However, it is time for radio to make nice. Yes, they may have won as a political statement, but how many people quit buying John Lennon Cd’s in the 70’s. While what they said was inappropriate, it is their constitutional right to say whatever they deem appropriate, not country radio. And, they have PROVEN that the abandonment by fans and country radio will not keep them down.

By Raised in the South

February 12, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

WOW!!!!! so many haters this morning. Give credit were credit is due. You Go Dixie Chicks!!!!!…….ain’t nothing like a country girl who will speak her mind….And we will see this joke laugh all the way to the bank………

By Liz

February 12, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

The Grammys nominated the Dixie Chicks while the CMA snubbed their nose at them….trying to set an example that silence and falling in-line are more important than artistic expression. Thank God for the freedom of speech….

How mnay country music listeners now agree with their lyrics?

By Alan

February 12, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

Though the excessively liberal voting artists wanted to make a political statement by voting for this trash instead of voting for artistic achievement, the listening public votes by what they buy and listen to; therefore, the Chix still suck and are about as relavant as a pet rock. The only thing equally as revolting as the Chix awards was the equally boring Mary J. Blige winning anything. All in all it was a really useless, self-agrandizing “Aren’t we fabulous people” show.

By geewizard

February 12, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

I’ll never forget the dixie dix big blunder and now the media and grammonkeys are going down with them. I am tuning in and turning off to the grammies!

By Tracey

February 12, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this

I actually went to their show this year after being given tickets….and they were awesome!! Anyone who doesn’t think they deserved it wasn’t truly listening with an open mind (surprising here in the South - ha!) and has their own politics and own issues to work out…

By N

February 12, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Like Jummy Carter’s “Nobel Peace Prize”, it is an undeserved Grammy awarded to “send a message”. My tiny little protest is, I change any station playing their stuff. I was a fan at first, but I guess they made their choice.

By GaLiberal

February 12, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Vindication and recognition by your peers all in one night. How sweet it is! The DCs deserved every award they received. Somehow I don’t think the DCs really care if some dumba** country radio stations doesn’t play their music or what a bunch of Bush loving, ignorant, intolerant, immigrant-bashing, rednecks think. How many Grammys do YOU have? The only disgrace is George Bush and those that support his neo-Nazi views.

By RA

February 12, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately for the Dixie Chicks, they chose to tell the truth at a time when nobody wanted to hear it, at time when it would have made a difference if everyone who thought that the war in Iraq was wrong had stood up and said so. They were honest, unlike so many politicians that just caved in because popular opinion and the winds of war were blowing in the same direction. I don’t share their politics, but I’ll always respect the Dixie Chicks for speaking up for what they believe in and not apologizing for it. I always thought that’s what America was about anyway.

By td

February 12, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

1. I have no idea where Samolia is. Google doesn’t seem to know either.

2. The Dixie Chicks didn’t win any CMA awards because they were abandoned by the industry for having an opinion. k.d. lang experienced the same thing when she was shunned by the insular country music industry for being gay. Steve Earle was also blackballed for having a heroin addiciton and writing controversial songs. Johnny Cash made some of his greatest albums in the last decade of his life, but only after being abandoned by Nashville. It happens.

3. Far from being “willfully ignorant,” it seems that the Dixie Chicks simply expressed an opinion shared by more than 50% of the country, as well as the overwhelming majority of the world, right now. Perhaps it’s those who still stand behind the president and his disastrous policies who are ignorant.

By Me

February 12, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

Dale,

I think you are mislabeling the willfully ignorant. Those individuals who do not question government actions would fall into this category. Did you volunteer for a Tour of Duty?

By Stewart Thrower

February 12, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

This was a joke! There is nothing wrong with dissenting in your on country. But you DO NOT do that in another country. I don’t care if you are bashing George Bush or Bill Clinton. In the Dixie Chick’s defense, they probably don’t really understand this premise. Just because people have musical talent, doesn’t necessarily mean that they are intelligent.

By jh

February 12, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

Big whoopie…..the liberal idiots at the Grammys bestowed some awards on them because of their mouths. As a former fan, they don’t even exist to me anymore. I couldn’t really even care less about the Bush bashing…. while I don’t agree with their opinions, they have every right to say anything they want (and I have the right to disagree and ignore them). I still listen to plenty of artists that have taken their turn at Bush bashing. The thing I don’t like about the “chicks” is their “screw the stupid fans” attitude. Well, SCREW THEM! These Grammys might be a temporary positive blip on their careers, but long term they will still be affected greatly by their snotty attitude toward their former fans. Country fans will never accept them again, and I don’t see them having long successful pop music success- It just ain’t gonna happen.

By Carey

February 12, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

The Grammy’s have a history of trying to embarrass the country music industry. Look at the last the last album of the year from country, that soundtrack from that George Clooney movie. Where are the real stars of country music like Kenny Chesney and Brooks and Dunn?
Last year the Dixie Chicks release their first album in three years. Sales are OK, but nothing that good. There were so many more country and songs that did much much better. The chicks had no top ten hits from it. Their concert tour was a disappointment as they cancelled shows and downsized others. Yet the Grammys want to make a political statement. I think all country music singers should boycott the Grammys in the future.

By Mike in Woodstock

February 12, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

The AJC picked the smuggest pic they could find of the Chicks to run on their opening page. Then they wonder why their circulation has dropped like a rock. I agree that MANY talented acts were passed over in order to make a political statement.

The Chicks will definitely be signed to sing at Hillary’s inauguration.

By Owain Ozymandias Buck

February 12, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

Never stopped likin’ ‘em.

I just kinda groaned when I heard the news bit about their comments, but when radio turned on them, and people lost their mobbed up minds, they didn’t back down one inch. Made me really think. My opinion of them rose tremendously.

It would have been the easiest thing in the world to just apologize, release another album to the twang machine, put on pretty smiles, and go about the business of selling records. They didn’t do that.

All I can say girls is GIVE ‘EM HELL!

By tater

February 12, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

Let me see if I understand this. Album sales way below expectations, cancel shows left and right due to poor ticket sales and you win three grammy’s. God bless america!

By An Inquiring Mind

February 12, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

The 8:13 post by GaLiberal is a great example of liberal tolerence and open-mindedness.

By td

February 12, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

tater—I’m glad that, unlike you, others don’t equate popular success with artistic achievement. If they did, the Backstreet Boys would be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, and Britney Spears would have already received a lifetime achievement Grammy.

By ctmoore

February 12, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

I am ashamed of the Dixie chicks and never want to hear them again. They have not apologized to President Bush or our military for their remarks years back.

By GA

February 12, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks were awesome last night. You may not agree with their beliefs, however their performance last night was amazing! They deserve every award they were given.

Also, remember they called it correctly four years ago…Bush has gotten us in a terrible situation and their are many of us who are embarrassed he is our president.

By km

February 12, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

what a JOKE! did not realize that the grammys had become such a political piece of crap.. i thought they were awarded to good musicians

reminds me of the time in 1988 when Metallica lost the best Metal album grammy to Jethro Tull! what a freakin joke!

By KZ-Guy

February 12, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

The DC dissed country music and country music fans big time. Remember when they said they were NOT looking for fans that had CDs by “Reba & Toby Kieth” they wanted a more sophiscated audience. The Grammys have become a big joke.

By tater

February 12, 2007 8:32 AM | Link to this

Didn’t they have a song about killing some dude named Earl? That’s Grammy material baby!

By Rock the Establishment

February 12, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Rebellion was what this country was built on. Heck you folks in the south LOVE rebels!!! Hence you should love the chicks! Can’t figure you folks out…..

Do The Dang Thing Chicks!!! Rock On!

By cosmo

February 12, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

It’s funny that the only radio station in Atlanta that would play the Dixie Chicks crappy music was Star 94 and as soon as they did their ratings plummeted. I stopped listening to Star 94 altogether when they added them to the rotation - as well as many others it seems.

By Anyone But Hillary

February 12, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

The Grammy’s should have gone to anyone but the Dixie Chicks. Gnarls and Mary J gave strong performances, reminiscent of the way performers used to sing at the Grammy’s instead of the whiny, crying stuff we’ve been subjected to over the past few years.

By Dutch

February 12, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

The DCs have 2 Diamond albums (over 10 million sold) and this one has sold a little over 2 million, many of those as political statements from people who had never bought a DC album. I think it’s obvious these awards were not about the music.

By Owain Ozymandias Buck

February 12, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

What the hell do they have to apologize to the military for? I’m a veteran, and I could care less what they think about the president. Truthfully, I don’t care what they think about the military either, but I don’t recall them ever disparaging the US Army.

Man, some of you still ain’t got your sense back. That kind of attitude is what makes my oath to support and defend the constitution all the more resolved. Lose your fear people.

By Karen

February 12, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

Nope. I was pretty disgusted that they won anything.

By km

February 12, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

Hey GA Liberal,

why don’t you move to a blue state? 9 times out of ten - the taxes are higher, crime is higher, real estate is higher, and any one person with an opinion can dictate their morals and beliefs on their communities. (see school prayer, pledge of allegiance, etc.)

Excited? good - I’ll pay for your one-way flight

as for the dicksee chicks - they are traitors - empowering our enemies and those who choose to try and kill us - see Sept. 11th, 2001

have a good move!

By Joe

February 12, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

38 weeks on Billboard’s charts and the CD is all the way up to 24 WOW. It was a political statement by the inepts who run that dog & pony show.

By Anyone But Hillary

February 12, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

The Grammys should have gone to anyone but the Dixie Chicks. Gnarls and Mary J gave strong performances, reminiscent of the music we used to hear at the Grammy’s instead of the whiny crybaby stuff we’ve been subjected to over the past few years.

By Alice

February 12, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

Sure the Dixie Chicks won at the Democratically aligned Grammys. Who watches the Grammys anymore? Check out the statistics between the Country Music Awards and the Grammys. All the Grammys are is a stage to let black artists play. They just threw in the Dixie Chicks to lighten up things, Ha.

By Combine

February 12, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

All of the awards shows during the past six years have become political statements. What a coincidence since Bush has been in office, huh? Hollywood tilts left, musicians tilt left, and the media tilts left. Duh.

A Grammy or two going to the Dixie Twits as a token statement should suprise no one. The entire world and this nation’s left have their heads buried in the sand on what kind of international threat we are dealing with regarding radical Islam.

Let these peaceniks and liberal ignoramuses think they are right and there is no global threat out there except Bush. For in the long run, they’ll all be wrong. It’s only a matter of time.

By Brian

February 12, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this

I wonder how many of the Dixie Chick’s critics on this site have actually listened to their most recent album. Musically, it is very good (by far, the group’s best to date), and deserving of recognition by the music industry.

By Embarrassed

February 12, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Why do you take out your hatred on George Bush by voting for the Dixie Chicks when so many other deserving acts suffer? The whole music industry, not just country music, should boycott the Grammys.

By goherd

February 12, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

I used to love the DC and last night’s performance reminded me why - they are incredible artists. But that is just it - they are artists, nothing more, nothing less. It wasn’t their comments in London that were so offense, it was the fact they insulted their OWN fans with derogatory comments (‘we don’t want to be associated with country music, country fans are dumb, don’t want the same fans as Toby and Reba, etc…’). These are the fans who supported them and made them international superstars and millionaires. The same fans who gave them the forum for free speech. THAT is the REAL problem - not their anti-Bush comments. Country radio doesn’t play the DC’s because the listeners do not want to hear it. Talk about free speech. Isn’t it great when it applies to everyone?

By Susan

February 12, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks are an embarrassment to our nation. No, I’ll never be ready to make nice.

By m

February 12, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks were right. We should ALL be ASHAMED of the idiot moron George (dumbya) Bush.

By MrLiberty

February 12, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

What’s there not to be nice about? The president has been shown to be an abject liar. He is a war criminal, invaded a sovereign nation, and is now cranking up the lie factory in order to justify the atrocities he is planning on committing in Iran.

The Dixie Chicks are on the right side of this. Everyone else who hasn’t been against this war from the beginning owes THEM an appology.

By Who cares

February 12, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

Who cares about anyone’s political views here? George Bush is a evil; George Bush is a saint. What does that have to do with winning a Grammy? Apparently, everything. Maybe if the Grammys get back to music they can retain some credibility.

By Sea Breeze

February 12, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

It saddens me as an American to read the negative comments in this blog! Is it a true fact that the information presented to America and the world about Iraq was a lie?

Is it a fact that our president is an Aristocrat that is pretending to be a common man?

I believe that at the end of the day, regardless of our beliefs and opinions that the truth will prevail.

God bless America, and the men and women that are in Iraq! I pray that America will come through this period of history as a country that is again emulated throughout the world.

By bsmith

February 12, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

Why do you all care what these 3 women say or think. Get a life!

By Owain Ozymandias Buck

February 12, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

Well, country fans ARE my people, and I hate to admit it, but they are not a very sophisticated audience. That doesn’t make me look down on them though—it’s my kinfolk!

But I understand that when gang up and turn the mobs on you, you tend to feel like not associating with them. This whole rift in our country will take a long, long time to mend. Music didn’t start it, and music won’t fix it. Hell, it ain’t even got to the worst of it yet.

Have hope. Have faith for the common ground. But most of all, don’t feel the need to drag people through the streets just for speaking their mind. Five minutes before you heard what they said, they were your neighbors. That’s the kind of s** going on in Iraq right now.

By Jodi

February 12, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

This is why I no longer watch the Grammy’s. The Dixie Chicks winning ALL of their categories was nothing BUT political. I think it’s a shame and I believe the Grammy’s just totally shot itself in the foot.

By Music Fan

February 12, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

All the Grammys are is a stage to let black artists play

Spoken just like a Redneck Wench!! Yee HAW!!! Maybe YOUR father (who is also your older brother) is really Anna Nicole Smith’s Baby Daddy…..you southern girls sure are…..Free.

By scribe

February 12, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

Just another Liberal Left award show. I don’t watch the trash anymore. Can’t wait for the Oscars and all the Bush bashing. Funny how this didn’t happen when our previous president had his pants down in the oval office

By Trey

February 12, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t agree with all of the Dixie Chicks political views, but I personally don’t really care what their views are - I like their music. They have a right to say what they would like, and their customers have the right to not listen if they choose. On the flip side, I agree with President Bush most of the time, but if he recorded a country album, I wouldn’t buy it. Music and politics are completely separate for me.

By RickyD

February 12, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

If that’s what they believe, they have a right to voice it! Especially if it exposes the moronic liar in the White House for what he is!!!!

By Angela

February 12, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

It seems that everyone is missing an important point here, and it is the point that angers me the most about the DC awards. They are NOT country music singers, so WHY were they nominated in the country music catagory? Country stations do not play them. Country fans do not listen to them!! They took themselves out of the country music catagory by their disparaging remarks about country music fans and musicians (re: GaLiberal)! It angers me that they were given awards that rightfully belong to TRUE country music performers! This invalidates the Grammy Awards as far as I’m concerned!

By Paul Hamilton

February 12, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Dixie Who? Huh? 3 little country girls who don’t have a clue, who cares!

By Remember

February 12, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Okay so the Chicks turned their back on country fans….and said somethings that folks don’t like. But remember this…after the statement in London it was Country Music Radio Stations that encouraged and promoting the trashing of Chicks CDS. All of which was put on the news for everyone to see. So who turned their backs first the fans or the Chicks?

By Jim in Marietta

February 12, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Now that Bush bashing is cool, let’s all forgive the original Bush bashers. That’s the take home message.

By Reality

February 12, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

There seem to be some people with incorrect information. To be clear, the Dixie Chicks album ‘Taking the Long Way’ was the 9th best selling album of 2006. It was in the top 10 so it was not a commercial failure. Also, whether you agree with their comments are not, the song that won record of the year, ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ has good lyrics. Why is it ok to tell someone you will kill them because they disagree with you politically? Why teach children to hate someone because they represent a different viewpoint than you do? In the end, why does it matter what Natalie Maines thinks? The people who rage against her are the ones that give her the most power. You should think before you speak, but no one should be demonized or have their life threatened for being ashamed of the president (she never said anything about the military).

By MItch

February 12, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

When the DC firdt made their comments, like so many I decided I didn’t want to support them any more. Then they bashed Toby Keith about his song “The Angry American” (remember the infamous “FUTK” t-shirt?). As more and more truths came out about this war came out and it was more and more evident that this war was a way for Baby Bush to defend Papa’s honor, I decided they were not wrong and was willing to give them another try and bought their new CD. It is a good CD.

Then they do it again with the comments about not wanting the same kind of fans that would have Reba or Toby in their CD changers. I have every Reba and Toby CD so since they don’t want me as a fan, I decided I would just not support them.

The final straw was the “Ha-Ha” comment made by Natalie after winning last night. She can’t even win graciously.

By KC

February 12, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

No matter how well they sing, they tossed themselves out of the country arena. They made disparaging remarks against their own fans and fellow country artists. That alone is the reason I will no longer listen to them. They are incredibly talented, but dumb as doornails. I’m still not ready to make nice.

By ron

February 12, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Lets remember why these girls are hated. All they said was the war was wrong and they were ashame of President Bush. Well after over 3000 lives of american solider we find out we were lied to about why we went to war. 70 precent of American are against Bush. It seems to me maybe these girls were ahead of their time. People need to not forgive but say they are sorry to these girls.

By ron

February 12, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

Lets remember why these girls are hated. All they said was the war was wrong and they were ashame of President Bush. Well after over 3000 lives of american solider we find out we were lied to about why we went to war. 70 precent of American are against Bush. It seems to me maybe these girls were ahead of their time. People need to not forgive but say they are sorry to these girls.

By CHA_CHING

February 12, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

IT IS SO ORDERDED THE UN-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED BY THE DIXIE CHICKS

By still listening to them in Marietta

February 12, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

I am happy for the Dixie Chicks! I agree they said something stupid, but the american people reacted like horses butts. It was their opinion, we all have them, and even if we do not agree,to boycott them and make death threats towards them didn’t make me feel especially proud as an american. I still bought their CD’s, so the radio stations here in Atlanta who stopped playing their music, didn’t suceed in keeping their music from me. Just my opinion.

By chickhater

February 12, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

So, half your concerts are canceled, and you win grammy’s…..that makes sinse..

By Dave

February 12, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this

NO! The ideology they represent is suicidal and short sighted. Peace at any cost means slavery to the strongest voice of protest. If you do not defend yourself you show a serious lack of self worth. This is the insidious cancer that eats away the hearts of those who just want war to end. Have you ever met a liberal who was not filled with hatred and loathing? All that I know, seriously lack inner peace and are filled with self hatred. No I do not agree with war for the sake of war, but in this case it is warranted.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

Yea Dixie Chicks! You stood by your guns while everyone else waffled. Country Music stations prove their hypocrisy….they play the music of drunks & druggies, as well as 60’s anti war songs……..HYPOCRITES!

By Gun Toter

February 12, 2007 9:07 AM | Link to this

Their music WAS good. But when they opened their mouth outside the U.S. and started bashing the President and their country, they lost my support. I rate them just below Jane Fonda along with anyone else that hates this country. There is a fine line between free speach and sedition/treason. I think they crossed that line. I fought for 2 years in Vietnam for your rights and I will fight again if called on so that people can be free but, again, there is a limit to that freedom. Aid and confort to people that will kill you and your children is what some of these people are doing when they open their mouths.

By bc

February 12, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

With absolutely no air time on the radio the cd was still 9th last year in total sales for all artists. That sounds like a pretty good album that deserved the awards it got.

By larry

February 12, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

the government was leading our country to war and useless loss of blood and the Dixie Chicks spoke up and were roundly criticized.Well,well-look who ended up being right.There is nothing more patriotic than disagreeing with our government and the ignorant masses that fall for the public relation spin that they used to sell the war.If you look at the armed services statistics,there are more recruits from the south than any other part of the country-WHY?because southern people are just stupid enough to think Elvis is alive,that we don’t need unions and that our government is honest in their intentions.Ask yoursel this-Are you SOUTHERN STUPID? You go Chicks

By traci

February 12, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

All i can say is that you can dissagree with the war and still suport the troops. I do. I never thought we should have gone to war but some of the troops have no choice but to fight. Bush was wrong and the DC have a right to voice what they think. (is that not what this country is all about)

By Angry American

February 12, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

BC:

“absolutely no air time”????

Not at all…. they were played EVERYWHERE on stations that show their liberal bent. They just weren’t played on COUNTRY radio. And that is a major sticking point with me: DC hasn’t been COUNTRY in YEARS… why the HADES are they still getting COUNTRY awards??????

By Karen Woods

February 12, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

I find it funny. Did you hear the CD. And mind you I’m a 46 year old southern black female who likes all types of music and their CD is darn good. So give credit where credit is due and let them sing. It’s about teh music not their views. And what’s wrong with a southern girl speaking her mind… we do have free speech in this country, don’t we? Go Girls!

By CHA_CHING

February 12, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

LARRY SAID Ask yourself this-Are you SOUTHERN STUPID? You go Chicks I LIKE THAT

By MItch

February 12, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

I wonder if the fans of all the other genre’s would be so happy for them if they had won in their catagory taking it from a more deserving artist? Remember, the Chicks themselves said they were no longer Country artists but they had nto trouble accepting all the awards.

By CA

February 12, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

I thank GOD I am a Southern, and this Country and its Armed Forces that give me the Right and the Freedom to live it.

It was my choice to stop listening to the DC’s when they decided they didn’t support this Country and the beliefs it stands on. They should have stuck to singing.

If the grammy’s, actors, musicians, or individuals alike, choose to support their politics, you should also say “Thanks” for being able to do so, or as they say “Delta is ready when you are”. I sure any of the countrys that are ANTI-American with all our rights and freedoms would welcome you.

By jb

February 12, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

OK These girls may not have the best music and yes there are others that deserved the grammy more but they spoke their minds. That is exactly what everyone is doing here today and I would expect nothing less from anyone of you. If you know something is wrong do YOU just roll over and watch it happen or do you try to inform others of the suitation. Think about all those mothers who will never see their kids again or the children who will never know there moms or dads. They were right good music or not.This country is in desprite need of change to try to clean up 8 years of mess.

By Fulton

February 12, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Seems like Cynthia Mckinney & the Chicks had more courage than most AND weren’t afraid to speak up about it, while being willing to pay whatever price necessary. You go girls!!

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Obviously, there are a lot of people here with small minds and full of paranoia….you only have to look at the Bush ratings to see that the nation reflects a similar feeling to the ‘Chicks’…there are also a lot of people on this blog that are totally against the ‘freedom of speech’..so, what does that say for all of the naysayers????? Pretty petty and sick minded with narrow view of the world…go crawl back in your holes and come out when you can really call yourself ‘Americans’… it is your kind of #$%& that is demoralizing to this country and it’s image, not the ‘Dixie Chicks’….

By Combine

February 12, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

One chick is a former Waffle House waitress, another chick wanted to get into the Air Force but chickened out, and the third chick couldn’t hold down a job for long. And we’re supposed to listen to these Twits who think they know everything in the world because???

By Larry Singleton

February 12, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

I thank God I am southern, and this Country and its Armed Forces that give me the right of freedom of speech.

It was my choice to continue to listen to the Chicks as I loved the music. I find it very interesting with many of my Republican minded friends that they are quick to criticize the Democratic opposition … yet … when another American citizen speaks her mind on the issue, all hell breaks loose.

I am proud that I have the intellect to differentiate between someone’s political views and someone’s artistry or music.

Are we to denounce most of the music recorded in the 1960’s due to the antiwar posture. I don’t think so.

By CHA_CHING

February 12, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

HOCUS POCUS

IT IS SO ORDERDED THE UN-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED BY THE DIXIE CHICKS

By Greg

February 12, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

Freedom of Speech, we all have a right to it. None of you would stand for someone denying you those rights, yet your conduct toward these women would indicate just that. Is that what this country has come to? I don’t agree with the method that the DCs exercised their freedom, but as an American I defend their right to that freedom. Think about it.

By Larry Singleton

February 12, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

I also find it very un-American, that as soon as someone of prominence speaks against our President, the short minded folks want them shipped out of the country.

Should a Democrat take the oval office, do you think the Democratic left will be calling for all of you to get exit our country?

By Norman

February 12, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks shouldn’t back down because the redneck music world wants to maintain political purity in its ranks. The Dixie Chicks through their success have demonstrated that the redneck music world amounts to nothing. If you have to like GWB in order to be part of the redneck music world, it looks like that club is getting smaller by the day. For you real country music folks and artists, remember that you do not have to swear allegiance to anyone or support any wars to be a country music fan. For every CD that the redneck music world burns, there are folks like me waiting to go out and buy it.

By jb

February 12, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

I am so sick of people comparing the Chicks to Hanoi Jane. Natalie made a stupid comment in London. If you bother to find out what was going on in London, you’ll find that the political climate over there was that Bush was wrong and shouldn’t go to war. So toss in a lead singer who already feels that way, throw in a bunch of fans who are talking about it, and I can completely understand why she’d open her mouth and make the statement that made it back to the US incredibly fast. Now to Hanoi Jane. Yes, Jane was young. But does it really take a lot of brain power to realize you maybe shouldn’t stand on top of a tank with the enemy and shake hands with them? If the Chicks had found Bin Laden and shaken his hand, or shaken the hands of insurgents, I could understand all the anger.

And call their newest album what you want, but it’s country. The fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar are country music instruments—or at least they were the last time I checked. I went to their last concert and it was definitely country. The girls have more talent in their pinky fingers than most of those other nominees. The Chicks write, play, and sing their songs. A few others do as well, such as John Mayer. But finding a good singer/songwriter, especially a group that can sell 2 million cd’s and be at #9 on the charts with almost no radio play, and even have partial concert success with no stations advertising the concert, is incredible and a testament to their talent.

I’m a Republican and proud to be one. But for goodness sakes, put the Chicks back on the radio. I don’t know why they were ever taken off.

By Norman

February 12, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks shouldn’t back down because the redneck music world wants to maintain political purity in its ranks. The Dixie Chicks through their success have demonstrated that the redneck music world amounts to nothing. If you have to like GWB in order to be part of the redneck music world, it looks like that club is getting smaller by the day. For you real country music folks and artists, remember that you do not have to swear allegiance to anyone or support any wars to be a country music fan. For every CD that the redneck music world burns, there are folks like me waiting to go out and buy it.

By Mike

February 12, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

If all of you Dixie Chick “bashers” will remember, they were great musical artists before the infamous comment that got the girls in trouble for speaking their minds. Hindsight being 20/20, they were right about Bush. He’s turned out to be the worst president in our country’s history, and the girls are still fabulous artists. Was the Grammy vote political? Possibly. Did they deserve to win anyway? Absolutely!

By CHA_CHING

February 12, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

* Marsha Marsha Marsha* REPUBLICAN RE-TARD-BLICAN RE-TARD-BLICAN

By Combine

February 12, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

To you Twits fans who claim to be Republicans: stop lying! We can see straight through you liberals.

Funny thing, though. According to what I’ve been reading here from Twits fans, freedom of speech is good for the Twits, but not good for anyone else who speaks out against the Twits. In other words, the Twits have the right to speak out against the president (and they do), but nobody should speak out against the Twits. What a bunch of liberal hypocrites!

By J.M.

February 12, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

I thought the South was the bible belt - why can’t you forgive and forget and just enjoy the true musical talent of the Dixie Chicks? If you are going to hate them, you may as well hate the majority of the world. GO CHICKS - you deserve the Grammy’s!

By Christie Hutter

February 12, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

I think the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks needs to learn to keep her mouth shut. She needs to be grateful for our president and for all the men and women who have given their lives so that she can have the freedom to say these things in public. Just because the Grammys love you does not change my views on you or mean that I will go back to buying your music.

By Larry

February 12, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

Mike, You don’t know enough to judge a good president when you see it. You probably think Jimmy Carter was a good President????

George Bush turned the economy around, employed more working people, the stock market boomed, and we have were protected all of these last five years since 911. What the more do you want?

The troops have been brave to go keep you safe and let you be free to make your statement. It is a shame you are such a moron to call George Bush the worst President in History.

I hope you never run for political office because the ignorant would most likely elect you!

By jlb

February 12, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

Has anyone listened to any of GWB’s speeches? While watching to see what new spin he had to put on the problems I counted 56 times he said UMM in a 30 minute speeech. What is his IQ again? Good for the chicks for speaking their mind.

By Chase

February 12, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

The Grammys are right on target. After 10+ years of tuning in to country radio in ATL, I removed both stations from my dial after the industry walked away from the Dixie Chicks. To quote a comment from Gribble above “show what happens when the willfully ignorant are given a forum to express themselves.” This forum is an classic example of ignorance. Over 80% of American do not support the war. Bush has the lowest support of any recent president. I don’t support what some of the readers post, but at least you have the freedom to express your views. Keep in mind, so do the Dixie Chicks.

By Christy

February 12, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

WHAT A JOKE! ANYTHING TO MAE THE HEADLINES. The chicks do not represent country music. They are an insult to country music. Natalie said one thing right last night and that was that a lot of people just turned off there tv

By bc

February 12, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

What our country music fans are finding out is how their parents felt when they realized that the radicals of the 60’s were right about the Vietnam War. It’s very hard for them to accept it so just let them vent.

By Avid Critic

February 12, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

Hey Natalie,

I think I will keep voting with my wallet.

It is very apparent that the Grammys are nothing more than a political tool of the left…eeh Comrade?

Avid Critic

By jeffrye

February 12, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Now, lets hear this again!! who turns out to be right, NOT our President…..The lies that were perpetuated on the American people are staggering. POWER to TRUTH… go dixie chicks!!

By J

February 12, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

So politics has now crept into musical awards…how quaint.

By LMAO

February 12, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Reading these comments is actually better than them winning!!!!!!! Cry on Bush lovers.

IMPEACH BUSH NOW

By Pamela

February 12, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Congrats Dixie Chicks. I bet the same people who hate you sent their money in for that Zell statue. Fortunately you do not need country radio to be heard!!

By jlb

February 12, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

While watching a speech by GWB to see what new spin he was trying to put on the problems he has been so kind in giving us over the years I counted 56 times he said UMM in thirty minutes. What is his IQ again? Good for the chicks for speaking their minds snd not turning a blind eye. They just said what 80% of americans today are thinking.

By J

February 12, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Bush will not be impeached…too bad, so sad, POOT in ya faces. Go study up on your civil/criminal law ya hop-head.

By Jill

February 12, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Only comments to make—which states still argue over the Confederate flags, have the worst educational records, highest poverty rates, most obese persons and the most unused cars in the front yards? You guessed it—the South.

By Shelley

February 12, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

The “Chicks” have always produced Top 10 music and now, learning from the turmoil, they have come out on Top again are even better! It’s their MUSIC that really matters!! Chicks Rock!!!!!!!!!!

By secole

February 12, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

The Chicks have a right to voice their opinions just like any other American, the problem is that no one asked for their opinion. I doubt that Natlie Maines ever studied International Policy or even understands the difference between Iraq and Iran as Alan Jackson put it. She is an entertainer and she should focus on that. If she wants to make a political statement via her music then do it, just don’t expect everyone to be like sheep and follow the ideas and views of some spoiled Texas girl who has never spent any time in politics or the military. If she really cares about the issues abroad why doesn’t she do like Bono and try to facilitate change? If not, the why can’t Natlie move on? She is always making little remarks to remind everyone about her slip of the tounge. Just move on and maybe others will too.

By Rod

February 12, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

**They were bashed for speaking their mind against the Iraq war. Surveys now show over 70% of Americans agree with them.

They stayed true and voiced their First Amendment Right and rednecks boycotted them.

GO DIXIE CHICKS!!!**

By They Don't Need You

February 12, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Looks like the Chicks don’t need country radio stations that practice censorship any more than they need fair-weather fans. Don’t look back girls — you’ve got a new, larger, solid fan base that you deserve and you just learned you don’t need to “make nice”! Congratulations on your vindication and 5 WELL-DESERVED awards from THE REAL MUSIC INDUSTRY!

And I’d like to thank all of the Atlanta country radio stations that turned their back on the Chicks for helping me decide to make the jump to Sirius, where I can listen to country for hours without hearing Toby Keith every third song.

I’m voting with my wallet too. Four tickets to the DC show in Atlanta that were worth EVERY PENNY and everyone I know got a copy of “Taking the Long Way” for Christmas.

By J

February 12, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Depending on how questions are or are not asked and the demographics of a poll…one may obtain any answer for which they seek.

Dumb liberals…POOT in ya faces!!!

By artie

February 12, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

It’s freakin’ amazing how many nitwits will follow a “leader” blindlessly!!!! There should be a minimum IQ requirement to be president!!!!

By Janice

February 12, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I loved the DC’s album (this one and all of them). They are talented musicians and feisty, as well. It saddens me to read so much hatred on this blog. If there is to be a real debate on the Iraq War II, maybe we should talk about Dick Cheney’s pressure on the CIA to come up with evidence (?) of WMD, what happened to anyone who disagreed with him, and the great cost of this war versus any conceivable benefit from it. We say we are fighting for FREEDOM in Iraq, but at the expense of freedom at home? What a mess we are in if we are fighting one another.

By talltale35

February 12, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks have evey right to speak on whatever it is that they believe. So many people are going against them for what they said about president Bush…but who hasn’t said anything negative about Bush. He’s killing innocent people and I can’t wait for the day someone else takes over.

By ShantheMan

February 12, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

If the Grammys are a political tool of the left, then country radio is clearly a political tool of the extreme right.

It’s not a coincidence that country radio banned them after their anti-Bush comments. Nor is it a coincidence that the CMAs haven’t nominated them for a single award since “the comments”, despite the obvious artisitic and musical merit of their work.

Pot, meet kettle.

By ATL Muisc

February 12, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

Dixie Chicks received the Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal GRAMMY Awards.

Thats outstanding. I guess they were right about W…. go figure. Hey maybe there were it be another Dixie Chick CD burning… you bunch of W losers, sore losers that is

By Joshua

February 12, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Thank God for the Dixie Chicks and for the Grammy voters who apparently have a much better grasp of national and global politics than Georgia voters. I bought several copies of their last CD just to say “Thanks.”

By bj

February 12, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

Five Grammy’s for the Dixie Chicks??? This country really is going to hell in a hand basket…..

By Sarah

February 12, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

After reading the DC hater’s comments, two things are immediately apparent: 1. The DC were right then and they are right now and 2. It shows why this state is always at the bottom in education.

For all you that just think they are horrible people and that Bush is right and that he is a great man trying to save the world, why don’t you visit the nearest recruiting station of any of the armed forces and take up his crusade?

By DKB

February 12, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

There is no doubt that the Dixie Chicks are immensely talented music-wise. They probably do deserve the awards. However, they are anti-American and I doubt they’ve got a single brain cell between the three of them. I will not buy their music again until they change their tune.

By Jaclyn

February 12, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks’ music sucks anyways. They don’t deserve any award, I dont even think I’ve heard one of there stupid songs this year. All they did was gloat the whole time and laugh at the losers (“I quote the great Simpsons when I say “haa-haa”“), when no one even bothered to clap. They are a shame and disgrace to country music. They should be banished from society, and never spoken about of the people, or the media ever again. Or atleast till they get so old they cant talk all they can do is mumble.

By lin

February 12, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

The comments in this blog show how close minded, ignorant and backwards thinking most Georgians are. The comments made by the Dixie Chicks concerning W and the war have proved true. So why hate the messenger? Evidently those 30% of the people that can be fooled all of the time reside right here. As far as the grammy, I ‘m not a fan of their music, but I say congrats on receiving the recognition!

By CHA_CHING

February 12, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

* THE DIXIE CHICK ARE READY TO MAKE NICE BECAUSE THEY ARE AGREEABLE, PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL, CHARMING, LIKABLE, ALLURING,ACCEPTABLE, APPROPRIATE, SEEMLY, FIT,IN GOOD TASTE*

BUSH ODOR SUPPORT is wrong, wrong wrong despicable, disgusting, foul, disagreeable,revolting, detestable

* IF YOU VOTED FOR BUSH YOU ARE SUPPORTING HIS ODOR, IT IS SO ORDERD*

By Dutch

February 12, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

One thing is obvious from all the posts here - these Grammy’s were not about the music.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

It takes such intellects speaking like DKB to know that ignorance is still present in the highest form… speaking one’s mind in opposition to those who have their head and soul up Bush’s @$$ makes them ‘anti-American’..????.. well, son, you better crawl back in your hole, as a lot of people are not proud of YOUR president, but I think that we are still very much AMERICANS..!!!

By Joe

February 12, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Who cares!! All it was was a liberal slobber feast just like all the other awards shows.. It amazes me that after having to cancel numerous shows that they still win…

By thank god I'm from the north!!!

February 12, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Just another prime example of how backwards southern republicans think!! There’s a reason your so “cherished” Bush only has a 30% popularity vote, the rest of the U.S.A. has long abandoned his ridiculous presidency and only the south still has hope. Open your eyes people!! Or are you still looking for the weapons of mass destruction?? I too would be embarassed to be from the same state as Bush.

By JM

February 12, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

I am all for speaking your mind because that is why this country is so great, but the problem is that the DC’s where Country Music artists. The fans of country music are majority conservative and support the current prez. DC’s can’t be surprised when country music fans turn on them. In any other genre of music, the results would most likely be different….

By J

February 12, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this

Most of you on this thread are too stupid to understand anything other than what your ignorant leaders spout from their facial sphincter…those leaders being Al Goron, Hillary (closet lezbo), Al Shackdown, Jesse Slackson, Kofe Anus and the rest of the stooges.

In the words of Jim Morrison…”I bet ya would all eat s**, wouldnt ya!!!”

POOT in ya faces.

By WTF

February 12, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Hey biotches go start a dixie chick blog…lets talk about the grammy’s! Christina A tore it up and John Mayer can play the friggin guitar

By James

February 12, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Having an opinion about your president is fine. Expressing your opinion is fine. I don’t think country music would be mad if they said that about Bush over here but you just DO NOT go on another country’s soil and talk about your own country or your president. If they feel that bad then they should have stayed over there.

By DixieChixSuk

February 12, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

What a bunch of liberal idiots. The Grammy’s and the few thousand DixieChix fans in Atlanta. What you saw on TV last night was not music. It was not representative of mainstream America. It was just a forum for all the rich runner-up liberals in society (ie: Al Gore) to flaunt themselves as the majority. They’re not. That wasn’t entertainment. It sure wasn’t music. It was simply the loud vocal minority whining from a big stage on national TV. And for the record, as a true country music fan, I have what the DixieChix represent, I hate rap, I hate liberals, I will never accept the homosexual lifestyle as normal or an acceptable alternative. Homosexuality, like the Grammy’s and liberalism, is a thinly veiled attempt to destroy the moral fiber of our nation. Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, those are real country artists. And they hate the same things I hate. God Bless America!

By Deb

February 12, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

ROCK ON DIXIE CHICKS That’s all I have to say….

By Laura

February 12, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

It doesnt matter what they think or what they dont think. The award was for the music and not the political views. And it must be upsetting to know that everyday people critize our government, policies and president, but no one starts a “BOYCOTT” of those people. I was very happy to see the DC’s win last night, and they had an outstanding performance. Good music is good music, if you dont like it dont listen, but if you arent going to listen just because of what they believe then you better take a good evaluation of what you watch and listen to if you want to treat others fairly. We tune into SNL every week and every week there is some parody of Bush and a so called bad decision, we listen to CNN and them argue with whats right or wrong. Do we boycott them? By their ratings I dont think so. But let some little country girl speak her mind overseas and we are hosting “BURN Dixie Chick CD” parties. I think America needs to just take a chill pill.

By USA

February 12, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chickens couldn’t impress the nation … NAKED. The Dixie Chickens canceled tours in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA … and had to go to … CANADA. They are worse then the worst case of the … MEASELES.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

Well…’J’, you certainly have shown us the true face of the Republicans today…your statements and vocabulary reflect the fact that as you speak into your mirror, you must think little of yourself or are so ignorant that you cannot understand the underlying context of your verbage… you need to go down to the ranch and get a job milking the goats on the weekend…

By ARMY

February 12, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

The only thing we use the Dixie Chicks (used) CD’s for in the Military is for … TARGET PRACTICE.

By DHD

February 12, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

I read where this validates the Dixie Chicks. What validates the Grammy’s?

It’s a JOKE. The Chixie Dicks are a joke.

By ebj

February 12, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

What a joke! All that and Al Gore as well. Are the liberals so silly that they don’t see how transparently biased the whole entertainment business appears to the rest of the world. Am I ready to make nice? I wouldn’t walk across the street to P* on the Dixie Chicks’ graves.

By ShantheMan

February 12, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

Hey DixieChixSuk—-

I guess you never got the news that Kenny Chesney is a big ‘ole butt pirate, did you?

By jungleland

February 12, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

The Long Way Home is a fantastic CD, although I don’t agree with them on politics, I can appreciate a good album (and this is a VERY good album). That said, I thought they would have something —worthwhile— to say once they got their Grammy. They had no big statement and basically admitted that The guy from Semisonic wrote the song for them. Gary Louris from The Jayhawks wrote some of the songs as well on the CD.

I thought they might be a little more intelligent once they got to the podium

By beth

February 12, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I agree with them getting some awards - they are great artists. However, I don’t agree with them winning a country music award. How can you win an award in an area which the DC no longer consider themselves in, they don’t play on country radio and the country fans don’t like them? It would be like Tony Bennet winning country music album of the year award. I would understand putting the Dc in a category with John Mayor - but country music. I agree the country music award was just political…

By TC

February 12, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I have to agree that the Dixie Chicks winning all those Grammy’s was nothing more than a political statement from the liberals.

By Koz

February 12, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

If you want to hear their Music please don’t buy their CD’s. Download it off the internet for free. That way we’re not supporting them.

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

I’m not a … REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, INDEPENDENT or REFORMER. What I am is this: A veteran who thinks the Dixie Chickens have no courage, no class, and no talent. The Grammy Awards was based on … helping the chickens … and that won’t work. I suggest, they move to Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and perhaps someone would listen to their … ANTI AMERICAN … garbage.

By TC

February 12, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

I have to agree that the Dixie Chicks winning all those Grammy’s was nothing more than a political statement from the liberals.

By G

February 12, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

Some of you think that the Grammies were a political statement but you think that their snub by the CMA wasn’t? Get a grip! Just because someone doesn’t have the same politics as you doesn’t mean that they’re not talented. Just because someone doesn’t have the same politics as you doesn’t mean that you’re not the idiots instead of them.

By woody

February 12, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

When will the democratic party get rid of their ultra liberal hollywood scum.

At the same time Republicans need to ditch the conservative freak right wing.

Join my moderate party and we will win everytime.

By Not Ready to Make Nice

February 12, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

The whole grammy awards and espically the “Dixie Idiots” are nothing more than a continuing vastly extreme left wing liberal entertainment industry political event. Being a country music fan, I would like to see the voiting and if any country music fans are really ready to “Make Nice”.

By J

February 12, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

Funny how the Dixie Whitetrash singer Natalie kept her big yap shut last night…why wasnt she all fired up to trash someone? Could it be her pocket book is a lil empty? Couldnt be that she is motivated by money not could it? Say it isnt so!!!…LMAO…what retards.

Why didnt she use last nights microphone time as a policital forum and spout more of her liberal non-sensical ramblings? For someone so fired up when overseas she certainly was a meek little lamb last night.

POOT in ya faces!!!

By Ted P

February 12, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

Anybody that listens to an actor / artist for their political views should not be allowed to vote. There are some actor / musician / artist that are educated but by and large most are not, they are the dropouts and losers with money.

By SBoy

February 12, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

The Grammy Award’s don’t speak for country folk in the … Country Artist … Award. I guess, they haven’t heard of Carrie Underwood who walks circles around the … DIXIE COWARDS. This was nothing more then an attempt by the Grammies to make a … Political Statement and guess what? It’s not working.

By natalie

February 12, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

The dixie chicks winning country album of the year actually discredits the whole honor of winning a grammy. Why were they even nominated for anything to do with country. The people that voted for them obviously are not country fans, so how can they choose country album of the year. The grammys have been exposed as a joke.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

I am sure that these ‘village voices’ who are so quick to JUDGE the DC’s ‘anti-American’ think nothing of running down any liberal or Democrat and thinking that it is ‘free speech’.. there has been and is nothing ‘anti-American’ about any of their comments…. as a VET myself AND an AMERICAN, I find it very seriously sickening to hear them called ‘anti-American’… especially by those who should really know better… such a large group of people with low ‘self-esteem’ here today..!!!

By Soldier

February 12, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Ted P … I couldn’t agree with you more. Prime example of … Socialism at its best (without adding Hillary Clinton) was the … Academy Awards Show (which I don’t watch) choosing Shawn Penn (who can’t act) and Tim Robbins (Hollywood Flunkie) for Best Actor and Supporting Actor in the same year. Do the Socialist Liberals think we are stupid?

By mikegadawg

February 12, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

The grammy’s are a joke and out of touch. It’s one thing to recognize the Chicks musically but in any genre of music except country. They are not country artists and arent played by country radio or supported by the country audience. the grammy’s were clearly making a libera slant politcal statement.

By Jerome

February 12, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Wow what a bunch of ignorant idiots we have this morning. I guess all you morons forgot about freedom of speech. The Dixie Chicks can say whatever they want to. You don’t have to buy their music, you don’t have to listen to their music. Just thought I would chime in because I am sick of all these ignorant closed minded right wing pricks complaining any chance they get.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Your ignorance is showing again ‘J’.. she realized that more people are with her than with you and your Bushy group

By GT

February 12, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Freedom of speech is in the recipe of democracy. If the “right to bear arms” crowd were as zealous about the other rights of our constitution and a little more even handed it might make what they say more creditable. Hitler boycotted books and anything else that offended him. If anything is political the popular boycott of the Dixie Chicks was it. Nobody sacrificed a dime taking them off the air and showboating to the mob. The real courage is found in the Dixie Chicks and that is what this award is about.

By J

February 12, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

You are irrelevant drsoul…now GET BACK IN THAT TOILET!!

POOT in ya face.

By secole

February 12, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Natlie has a right to say whatever she wants, even if she doesn’t know what she is talking about. Bush was trying to protect her and her family (and all of us too). Let’s not forget there have been no attacks since 9-11. Everyone wants to critize without backlash, well it doesn’t work that way. Bush may be a moron, but Natlie is a moron.

By jb

February 12, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

First off, the Chicks were incredibly surprised to have won anything. That’s why Emily finally started jotting down names of people to thank. They went to the awards unprepared to make a speech because they didn’t think they’d be making any speeches.

Now about that Simpson’s quote (Heh-Heh)…that wasn’t a snub toward any of the other artists up for the award. It was a snub toward the genre that said “bonfire today! bring your Dixie Chicks cd’s!”.

And I can’t believe somebody dared to call me a liberal just because I happen to like the Chicks. At least I can spell and form complete sentences that are grammatically correct.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Too crowed with you and your group already overflowing it…now to the ranch and the goats for you…

By The Dixie Venereal Diseases

February 12, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

Burn in H_E-L-L, Grammy Awards!

Ditto, Dixie Skanks!

Freaking Airheaded, Bimbo Tramps.

I would rather listen to flatulence.

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

drsoul… I’m happy to hear that you’re a vet and served but if you don’t think the Dixie Chickens are … ANTI-AMERICAN … there is something very wrong with you thinking. The Dixie Chickens are … Left Wingers who are afraid of … fighting for their country.

By katie

February 12, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

It’s unthinkable that they have had poor attendance at their recent concerts; even having to cancel some…that they win anything. Apparently the CMA awards agree with the listening public, that they are not great performers and that their record sales are low; cmstations won’t even play their junk! What’s up with the people behind the Grammy people? Seems twisted to me. The cmstations got it right, the public got it right but the Grammy gang was trying to make their own statement it seems. Too many other GREAT artists were passed over for this and that’s unforgiveable. It’s too bad a regular guy (not an actor or singer) can’t make their statements (freedom of speech IN THE USA)be heard because we are nobodies. The Grammy’s got it wrong because they’re the only ones who will give them anything…wonder how they can help up their record sales, concert ticket sales?? It’s a shame!

By J

February 12, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

“Natlie has a right to say whatever she wants, even if she doesn’t know what she is talking about…”

As does does drsoul.

By jlb

February 12, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

WOW! Look at the intelligance level here today. All the name calling and people bashing reminds me of elementary school.
No one is anti-american because they speak their minds. That is what this country is all about. Lets grow up and live the life you are suppose to with morals and values. Remember everyone eventually has to answer for the bad things they did. Bush will have his day of judgement.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

So, ‘IraqiVet’, what does define ‘anti-American’ in your constitution???? do you know why you put on that uniform??

By scott

February 12, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chickens aren’t welcome down on the farm anymore. We don’t have a Big Enough ‘PIG PEN’ to house them. Plus, I wouldn’t want to disgrace my … PIGS.

By TheJP

February 12, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Martie and Emily are probably the most talented musicians on their instruments and Natalie can sure sing. They are real and incredible musicians. They deserve all and any awards they receive. They represent real music and real talent. A great deal of new music today is less than par. Most radio stations play the same blah mess all the time. Thank God the Dixie Chicks aren’t among them. The Grammy’s are about music. They are awesome musicians. Politically, they expressed what most Americans believe now and what many did then and the Chicks had the guts to express it out loud unlike a lot of people who just keep their mouth shut and let crap happen. Geez I could go on…

By Sam

February 12, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Glad to see the Dixie Chicks do so well last night, although I think the awards should have been spread out a bit to other deserving artists too. Still, they made a great record that’s head and shoulders above the majority of Nashville’s country music, and they deserve their success. And the Nelson laugh at the podium was classic.

The Grammys seldom get anything right when it comes to handing out awards (no nominations for The Decemberists, for example), but they usually get the country categories right by giving awards to broundbreakers like the Chicks, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Adams, the O Brother sountrack, etc.

By J

February 12, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

“Natlie has a right to say whatever she wants, even if she doesn’t know what she is talking about…”

As does Al Shackdown, Kofi Anus, Jesse Slacker, Al Goron, Ted-the drunkard- Kennedy, Cynthia-Sasquatch-McKinney, Hair-pie Hillary… and the rest of the dunderheads.

POOT in ya faces.

By Remember

February 12, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

I would love to hear the Chicks back on radio..they are a lot better than Carrie Underwood and some of the other new “country” artists that are out there today.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

‘J’….I did not know that they had internet access in the ‘big house’..go back to your cell and order some books

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

drsoul —- Protect and Defend the Constitution of America. If I counted on your Left Wing Socialists to do the job we’d be all in chains by now. Let me name a few of the brave according to you: Dixie Chicks, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Hanoi Jane, Barbara Streisand, Bruce Springstein, Alex Baldwin, Susan Sarandan, and the list goes on. In fact, how many have said they’d leave the country if Bush won the election? Well, they are still hear, putting on uniforms to make big bucks in the movies, and then screaming Anti-American statements to the press.

By TK

February 12, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

I just love it that everyone thinks that Toby Keith’s The Angry American shows what it means to be American. By the way, he has said that he does not support the war in Iraq.

By say what?

February 12, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Awwww, the poor redneck republicans are all up in arms this mornign aren’t they?! The girls had the final laugh over country radio I’d say. And those girls don’t even sing country music anymore either.

Is this America or Oceania anyways? People are allowed to speak thier minds in this country last I checked.

Stupid rednecks…

By J

February 12, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

IraqiVet…just put drsoul on your “pay no mind” list. Its quite obvious he is a mental midget and was squirted out of a baboons rectum where he frequently returns to excercise his dining priviledges…

POOT in ya faces.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

Hmmmmm… does not surprise me that you could not answer a simple question.. and here you are defending Bush, who not only has this country in a mess, but isn’t he also the one who disgraced the American uniform by taking one, but then hid behind his father’s political connections rather than go put himself on the line and defend this great country..but, is willing to serve up whoever he can get over to Iraq. we real vets call that cowardness.. BTW, I do appreciate anyone that serves, but only when they protect ALL AMERICANS…!!!!

By CTRYBOY

February 12, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Poot … Stop Highlighting … are you afraid you won’t be read or heard? Its obvious you don’t know much about country, live in the south, know country. I guess you haven’t heard of Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Tim Mcgraw, Tobby Keith, etc. Country is exploding with ‘TALENT’. It’s just that you won’t be hearing the Dixie Chickens on the radio in the SOUTH. Thank God.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

A) DC doesn’t want anyone to have free speech but them and their “enlightened” buddies… see the “FUTK” shirt.

B) DC themselves have said that they are NOT country music. Let them win in other categories - even Album and group of the year - and while I may disagree with you, that happens every year. It is not a big deal. My problem is that they won in a category that NO ONE - the public or DC themselves - considers them as being in anymore. As has been pointed out, their concerts have been closed or moved to smaller venues. They sell a few hundred thousand CD’s - something Jeff Foxworthy can brag about. COUNTRY radio doesn’t play their songs - POP radio does. So why the HADES are they winning COUNTRY awards???

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

And..’J’, from which branch did you receive your honorable discharge…

By DCstink

February 12, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

I am amused by the comments from obvious left wing, anti-George Bush respondents who somehow feel that the liberal Grammy judges’ decision to award the DC five Grammy awards is a testiment to our freedom of speech rights. Had the DC bashed the homosexual community during a concert, however, I am quite certain that the left-wing fascists would have blown a gasket had they won one Grammy, or for that matter, been invited. Bottom line, anything said or done which comports with liberal ideology is protected by freedom of speech and socially acceptable - anything else is repugnant. It’s the liberal double standard that you gotta love.

By DeanH

February 12, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

Dixie Chicks Rule… President Bush is the worse president of all times. Bush is the main reason that so many military & civilians have died or wounded. I hope Bush has nightmares when he sleeps. If anyone thinks that Bush is good for USA, then you an idiot. God bless the military & the USA but Bush can go to hell. He has done so much harm to the USA that it’ll take years to fix… I’m a former Navy and I think the Commander-a-chef is a fool.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

DCStink:

Amen to that! Remember the uproar when Eminem went to the VMA’s????

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

J … I hear ya. I put drsoul on the silent mode. He asks: What has Bush done for this country? I can mention to things that mean something to me … Lowered Taxes … and has the Stock Market … at a seven year high. I really don’t think drsoul listens to country or is interested in country. Those of us who listen and are interested say … NO TO THE CHICKS.

By Ml

February 12, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

I bet none of the Dixie twits would want to live in Iraq. These people want to wipe out America, they said it. If a rapist lived next door to you and said he was going to rape and kill your DAUGHTER as soon as you dropped your guard, would you believe them. Wake up people. And who cares what some entertainer says anyway. They don’t have a clue..

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Well, ‘IraqiVet’, you had me fooled for a moment…thought there was some intelligent hint from you…but, I see that both you and ‘J’ are floating in the same bowl, so I am just going to ‘flush’ and listen to those who can spell and who can stay with the point..

By DP

February 12, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Natalie’s comment in London was not stupid, it was sincere and truthful. Her HA HA last nite was bit sophmorish and immature, however I do understand. Afterall, you right wing/haters thought you had bankrupt them and shut them down for exercising an inalienable right, the right for free speech. I say Congrats to the chicks.

By vmibran

February 12, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

First, the quote: “Just so you know, we’re ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas.”

IMPORTANT: You can disagree with the President and still love your country. Just like you can disagree with a principal and still love the school. Or disagree with your dad, but still love your family.

Grow up. Don’t let others tell you how to think.

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

Dean H… First off the Dixie Chickens are pethetic. Your claim that the reason so many civilians and soldiers have died is because of Bush is off the wall. If, I remember correctly, the World Trade Center was bombed in 1993 & 2001, The USS Cole was bombed off Bush’s watch, The Embasy was bombed off Bush’s watch, and most of this happened during the Clinton Administration. If it wasn’t for Bush you might now have to worry about nightmares because you may no longer exist. DOWN WITH THE CHICK.

By J

February 12, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

DP = Dookie Paper.

POOT in ya faces.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Perfect…’vmibran’ and, I am sure that these ‘anti-American’ souls, for the most part, have no education or family to be proud to parade…

By Tom

February 12, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

love their music … just wish they would leave their politcis to themselves …

By DeanH

February 12, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

As of now the USA is 8.5 trillion in debt, Bush leaves office, the USA will be 11 trillion in debt. And the war will still be here…Think about that.

By mikegadawg

February 12, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Natalie and the Chicks are uneducated idiots. They’ll never be welcome on country radio, country grammy’s or not. If anything country listeners and the industry is even more p** off about the ridiculous country awards they got.

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

I’m sure most of those who comment on this site are educated. Pride is self dignity and the Dixie Chicks have none.

By msteven

February 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

As usual the grammys was fluff. I dont even know why I wasted my electricty. Dixie Chicks? whatever? In the music business your only hot for the moment. I dont care if they(dixie chicks) won 20grammys in one night it dosent mean nothing! I remember Lauryn hill a few yrs back winning 5..where is she now? alecia keyes 5, where was she last night. beyonce 5, they didnt give her any last night, are already tired of her, and a complete overlook for the oscars. Folks forget about you quick. Sure the dixie chicks won last night. next year folks will be like Dixie who? And Mary J. next time just say Thank You and get the hell off the stage. No wonder it went into overtime with those long boring acceptance speeches..like who really cares?

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

MI is right ! The terrorist will kill you and your family and drag their bodies down the street and urinate on them. I think we have to defend our country . Play offense not wait until another 9/11. Yea Dixie can speak and let us know how uninformed they are.. My right to vent as well..

By jimbob

February 12, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

This says is all:

“I dont even think I’ve heard one of there stupid songs this year”

Way to go Jaclyn. Next time you’re calling someone stupid, try using the right word. It’s ‘their’, moron.

By J

February 12, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Dean Dean Dean…your ignorance is at such a high level its almost cute. Butt really…its just sad!!!

POOT in ya faces.

By IraqiVet

February 12, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Jeff —- You have that right the terrorist would like nothing better then have our heads hanging off some daggar. If this happens because of Liberal Cowardness I hope the Dixie chicks heads are the first to go.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Hey DH…you are asking a lot for some to actually ‘think’…. if they did, they would live in the reality of a rich, spoiled coward who has no compassion for any soul other than his popularity rating and how he will wind up in the history books… as ‘vmibran’ so well stated…we are a free AMERICA and these naysayers must really be a restless bunch to get out by calling any opposing opinion ‘anti-American’… they are really the ones who need to leave as their propaganda is very damaging within, but makes all of the outside countries look at us as a joke… they do not realize the real damage they inflict…

By Lbfree

February 12, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

What did they do wrong? They told the truth and they told it when no one wanted to hear it and they said it with passion. All we had to do was open our ears, eyes and hearts and we would have heard the same thing they heard and saw and read. It is amazing how the dirt comes out in the wash. Again, what did they do wrong? Nothing to forgive.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

and, ‘J’…that branch that you served again????

By Ctryboy

February 12, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

The Liberals are trying to drag everything into this blog that doesn’t deal with the … DIXIE COWARDS. The point is they are rude, obnoxious, ugly, and a disgrace to our nation. That is the bottom line.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

The other COUNTRY nominees were true COUNTRY artists: Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Josh Turner, and Little Big Town. ANY of those four should have one. As a matter of fact, the only bet that I would have made as far as the awards would go for COUNTRY album would have been that I would have said DC would NEVER win it!

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Glad they won,,,

and to all you bush fans keep it up,, IRAN is next, gas will be 4 bucks a gallon, Now lets see how many countires we have troups in fighting right now>?

I really feel for those troups/ son in law is there also and sends pics of some horrad shots so when natalie made those comments I agree with her one hundered percent… So what now Im banned from this blog for saying that ??

Im really happy for the the chicks and wish our troups were back home. Oh while im on it, Lou dobbs bust bush nightly and it goes world wide and he still has a job… what they did to the chicks was wrong.

And Im not done yet, Im not ready to make nice either. And to all you George ” Lets go to war” bush fans hey ” ..|.. “

By cowgirl

February 12, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

The best way to describe the Dixie Chickens other then … COWARDS is: DRAG QUEENS. They act, dress, and bitch like men in … DRAG.

By Brent Scott

February 12, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Well one thing is for sure, the Dixie Chicks shut up all those that boycotted them. I applaud the Chicks for their effort and their intelligence. If more people in the south were like them and questioned the politics of that incompetent, arrogant, and idiotic man that they call their president, then maybe just maybe, we could begin to have democracy in action. Until then, bravo to the Chicks on their wins and keep on speaking your mind becuse the last time I checked, George Bush hasn’t gotten his way with taking away our First Amendment.

By ArmyMOM

February 12, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

I don’t want my son to return from Iraq because of some Cindy Sheehan, Hanoi Jane, or Dixie Chickens. My son is one of the proud, the brave, and a real soldier. President Bush is doing a good job and I’m happy he won’t run from adversity. This is the way the Liberals do it on a daily basis.

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Yep hes doing a great job,,, great… wow what a looser

By DeanH

February 12, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

To IraqiVet, The World Trade Center was bombed in 2001 UNDER Bush’s watch.

I’m sorry that our president got you in a war that shouldn’t have happen. I hope your doing well but this president is still THE WORSE ONE EVER… I lost a brother 36 years ago in Vietnam. So please don’t think that my family or I don’t care about this county… What are you going to say in 4 years from now when we are still over in there, Just like Nam….

By Cowgirl

February 12, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chickens didn’t shut anyone up especially in the south. They are still boycotted like the plague.

By cowboy

February 12, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

The Dixie Chickens can’t sing they … SQUEEL LIKE THE PIGS THEY ARE.

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

You can tell when someone really has kin over there for sure, and that aint one of them. The bottom line is for what we spend there and what it does to the world trade on gas and other products is unreal, we could bring them home and come up with a way to use the troops here to protect or borders rather than have them killed like they are here, BOTTOM line is the DIXIE CHICKS won and Im glad for them.

By Patriot

February 12, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

God Bless America, God Bless our Soldiers, God Bless our Country, and God Bless President Bush. Minus the DIXIE TURKEY’S

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Oh im from the south also, and Im sure now that the radios stations here see they can make a buck they will be back on the air,,, wait they allready are.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

And, for all of you ‘Bush worshipers’, the same Bush who is sending your men and boys to war is the one, while taking a uniform and claiming to be military, hid behind the political connections to keep his cowardly bones out of Viet Nam… he has no clue about Iraq or really cares one bit about who comes home and does not.. why would he not honor returning ‘fallen braves’ if he was so endeared to this country.. in spite of him, there are those of us proud to be AMERICANS… who understand our basic human freedoms and have no fear of them.. it is apparent the cowards of life are lined up behind Dubya…!!!

By COWBOY

February 12, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

The Southern DJ hasn’t spun one of their CD’s in over 3 years and they won’t start now. Why? First off they are Anti-American and their music is no longer … COUNTRY. The Chicks have moved into MAINSTREAM and they sing … BUBBLE GUM … music.

By Clayton

February 12, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

The Chicks are great. The song and the album are incredible and deserve even more recognition than the Grammys. They are terrific song-writers and performers. They should have been a big part of the CMAs but, like the people who are not embarrassed about those old “W” stickers on their cars, they have their small minds buried in the sand with their heads. Go Chicks!

By vmibran

February 12, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

The list of other musicians who won Grammys and were not “country” (according to country radio and small-minded fools) include Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn. The Chix have LONG been country (banjo, dobro, mandolin, steel guitar, please), but YOU turned your backs on THEM. So now they don’t like you. Boo hoo.

The whole thing with Toby Keith was a response to TK posting huge banners of the Chix/Maines at his concerts with the words “Saddam’s Angels”. He started it; they’ve since patched it up. Toby, by the way, is a registered Democrat (Quoting the Simpsons: D’oh!)and when asked if he supports the Iraq War, answered “Never did.”

Springsteen is anti-Bush, as is Green Day (“American Idiot” - hello?), Tim McGraw, Neil Young, and many more. Why do I think it’s because some “uppity” women said something that the backlash is so strong?

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

How right you are DRSOUL,, If i was the chicks I would sue all radio stations who banned them if they put there music back on the air. I want to get off the bush thing it hits home to bad with son in law over there,… the bottom line the chicks still rock and I still listen to them and buy there product. I would even like to hang out with them lol/ GO Chicks great job.

By Cowgirl

February 12, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

You can’t get anymore AMERICAN then the SOUTHERN FOLK. I don’t find anything wrong with the current president and what I like the most is: Bush fooled all the Liberals and served out two terms. You know it has to be eating them alive. No thanks, to the Dixie chickens.

By corey

February 12, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

Wow, you really don’t realize how much ignorance and hate there is out there, until you read an un-edited blog.

I’m not much for politics, but their album is great…One of the most well-made albums in years, from strictly a musical point of view.

Reminds me of Bonnie Raitt from a few years ago.

If you haven’t heard it, you’re missing out. Clearly the best album of those nominated.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

vmi:

TK is also the one of the two that I would trust to take up a gun when it came to that. I’d be afraid DC would more likely put a bullet in MY BACK than the ENEMY’s HEAD.

By cowboy

February 12, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

The Liberals will try anything. You can’t sue a radio station because they have decided not to spin a tune. The DJ’s in the south know and understand their listener.

By Doug

February 12, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

Just so everyone’s aware, even Toby Keith is now claiming he’s been against the Iraq war all along. You guys who bash the Dixie Chicks for daring to express their opinions need to realize something: You’re not in the majority anymore. You’re part of a minority that’s getting smaller and smaller every day.

If you have a problem with them expressing their opinions, here’s an idea: Maybe YOU should leave the country and go to Iran or Syria. Women are required to keep their mouths shut over there, and nobody is allowed to criticize the president. Sounds like it’d be right up your alley.

By TK

February 12, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

The Chicks are strong women, which is normally accepted, as many still believe that women should not express themselves. The first cd by the Chicks I purchased is The Long Way Home and I love it. But why does country radio accept Toby and not the Chicks. Both are against the Iraq war and have expressed those feelings….

By TK

February 12, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

The Chicks are strong women, which is not normally accepted, as many still believe that women should not express themselves. The first cd by the Chicks I purchased is The Long Way Home and I love it. But why does country radio accept Toby and not the Chicks. Both are against the Iraq war and have expressed those feelings….

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

TK:

The reason is simple: DC made their claims on foreign soil. Toby has made MULTIPLE trips to foreign soil…. with the USO. We TRUST Toby. Stance on Iraq is irrelevant. He has never turned his back on his fans or his country… DC did BOTH.

By jkjr

February 12, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Way to go! After all the backlash, I became a fan. Always thought they were okay but not much of a country fan here. But I rushed to get their CD and will buy all their forthcoming ones. Good for them to express their views. For the country white trash losers that threatened them and boycotted them - get a life. Chicks rule!!!!

By david

February 12, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

Yes cowboy, the country DJs in the south definitely know their listeners.

I work in radio, and you probably don’t want to know the demographics of that listener.

If you did, you’d understand why you all look like fools today.

By Ted

February 12, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

Cowboy you are right you cant sue if they dont spin it but you can if they do.. You got half of it right, but thats normal for anyone who calls themselfs a cowboy. You know the good thing is they won and you guys can do now is cry… those bush days are over, after IRAQ, New Orleans, Economy yes the worst bankrupt rate ever ! Im sure why people woke up. Seems the chicks were right after all.

By vmibran

February 12, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

Jeff, are you a healthy citizen under age 42? If so, you should enlist if you truly believe what you say. Yellow magnetic ribbons on an SUV are not enough. And by the way, I was in theater (never saw combat) during Desert Shield/Storm and held the rank of Captain in the US Army.

By dougsalier

February 12, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this

Doug. Your full of it,..we went to toby’s concert Sat nignt in Columbus Ga, Home of the Special Forces and other Army Units, I dont think He would have said those things and then sold out a concert there.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

vmi:

Went Marines. Got a medical DQ at MEPS. Would be at PI (maybe even on station somewhere) by now had that not happened.

By Not a Fan!!

February 12, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Absolutely not!

By anita

February 12, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

I never liked their “music” before they mouthed off, so I am not mising a damn thing. As far as their politics go, I dont agree with them, and anyone who spouts their politics, will reap the consequences, whether famous or “infamous”. I dont watch award shows—stopped nearly 15-20 years ago, when I relaized how really silly they are, awards given for reasons other than artistic achievment and basiclly boring. Its all pretty predicatable isnt it?They all seem to think they are kinds and queens, better than everyone else. They are just actors & mothers making noise who happen to get media coverage…whooppee. No smarter or dumber than most Americans.

By Semper Fi

February 12, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

As a MARINE, now having serving 3 tours of what I can personally say is really a senseless war. I admire and respect what the DC said 3 years ago. I can tell you first hand we are not fighting a war to save lost souls, or an abandon nation. We are truly fighting because of one man’s ignorance and vengeful spirit I have lost 6 friends with 4 being the age of 19. I can’t tell you what that does to a mother to loose her children, (they thought they were getting college money). This month alone 37 of my brothers and sisters have fallen that they have reported to you in the shortest month of the year and this month is not even over yet. I don’t care what you guys think about where the DC made their remarks on US soil or not. They were the truth. We want to be All American People superior culture and scream this American Pride, when half of you hate Americans and belittle them b/cause they don’t look like you I never see much hate as I do on these blogs. The next time I have to fight in a war and watch my friends die I want to fight for equality, interest of humankind, defend people who can’t defend themselves. There is so much going on over there that you will never know about and is never reported and you have the audacity to bash these women. I wish more people will be brave and speak out for us.

By Hey Doug ...

February 12, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

The issue is not their stance on the war nor the President … it is the childish way they wish to express it and not expect ANYONE else to express their opinion about them.

The country radio stations have their rights not to play them and to speak out against them - just like they have the right to say what they wish ….

Our actions have consequences … theirs did … they didn’t like them and are too blinded by their views to recognize it.

Hey - read this in a Tornoto paper today … sounds like you -

“Criticizing the U.S. war in Iraq and the president got the Dixie Chicks in trouble with their core audience, but it opened up a whole new fan base”

They did not mention that this new fan base has nothing to do with musical talent - which they have … it has to do with politics.

Freedom has never been free - I love our country and when I disagree with it’s actions or the actions of our leaders - I do it in a constructive manner. My stage is not as big as the DGs - Thank goodness!

By Moderate

February 12, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Wow, there are certainly a bunch of sore losers out there today. I’ve never been a big fan of the Dixie Chicks (and no, I’m not a liberal) but it is wonderful to see them vindicated. My observation was that everyone who rabidly denounced the Dixie Chicks as un-American for publicly criticizing Bush, had spent the previous 8 years worshipping those who made public Clinton-bashing a daily sacred ritual. What a bunch of hypocrites.

Go Dixie Chicks!

By NiceGuy

February 12, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

Nope. The DC are still dirtbags. When they apologize for insulting the President in another country, I’ll consider them again. The Grammys were simply a nod to the DCs for slamming the country and hating Bush. Nothing to do with the music. Everyone knows it’s a joke and based only upon politics.

By NiceGuy

February 12, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Nope. The DC are still dirtbags. When they apologize for insulting the President in another country, I’ll consider them again. The Grammys were simply a nod to the DCs for slamming the country and hating Bush. Nothing to do with the music. Everyone knows it’s a joke and based only upon politics.

By Hey Semper Phony

February 12, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Do you know how stupid you sound … sound like a call in radio listener …

“I used to be a Republican, but …”

You actually believe that you can sell that?

By Ted

February 12, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

Semperfi, you are right man,, so much nobody knows, those soldiers go into black out when someone is killed cant call home untill the deads kin has been notifed, you look at the stats and its not adding any more to the dead total, alot we are not seeing and I guess its people like you that know this.. Thanks man for all you do for us and may it will end soon. Again thanks.

By jkjr

February 12, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Nice Guy, Chicks don’t need you. Move on and buy other records. We really don’t care.

Moderate,well said. I agree! good for them!

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Thank you…’Semper Fi’…not only for your service, but your ‘freedom’ of conviction and truth… you realize, that because of your words, the really ignorant and paranoid souls of fear will call you ‘anti-American’.. but, I doubt any of these really know the word sacrifice nor would put themselves on the line for the very freedom they feel THEY deserve, when they are only worse than the real enemies that we so valiantly go to war against… these with the ‘anti-American’ theme are only cowards within themselves and stand for very little.. Be proud, Marine, you have exhibited the real AMERICAN…!!

By Ted

February 12, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Oh Cowboy and Cowgirl I mean David http://publishing.wsu.edu/copyright/music_copyright/ what radio station do you work for… know the law before you blurt it… Just because I make a cd dont mean the stations can play it..

By Hey Teddy

February 12, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

He knows nothing …

Most of you (and I am assuming - you) are anti-war (PERIOD). At least be man enough to admit it … don’t hide behind … “I am against THIS war!”

It is sad the divide that is happening in the country … those with hidden agendas and less than half the facts.

I love our freedom - have paid a price myself … my son is in line to do the same.

Freedom as NEVER been FREE!

By Country Music Fan

February 12, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Dixie Chicks! I bought thier album the day it came out and have loved it from day one. So glad to see a country song won for both record and song of the year! Not ready to make nice gives me chills everytime I listen to it. Bravo for using a song to teach our youth what tolerance is all about!

By ima45dv8

February 12, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

“This validation could mean the Chicks might finally be “ready to make nice” … are you?” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hardly validation of anything other than the political makeup of the Grammy voters. Am I ready to make nice?

Not no, but Hell No!

By J

February 12, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

Last nights award was probably the last hurrah for the Dixie whitetrash. Their concert sales a lacking, cd sales are lacking etc…Last nights “promotion” will give a quick lift to sales etc butt that will be it.

It would appear the Dixie Whitetrash have now entered into the final phase of their dismal career and soon will be nothing more than a dirty brown stain on the behind of country music.

POOT in ya faces.

By MPW

February 12, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

I actually bought the Dixie Chicks’ CD after all the brew-ha-ha over the comments about Bush. Let me tell you, I was surprised to find it’s a GREAT CD! Some of the best lyrics I’ve heard in a long, long time. I’m not so sure I’d call myself a fan seeing I bought only one CD but that one CD is a good one. As for the country music establishment snubbing them, I agree with the previous posters that Nashville has done this before and I think it’s shameful. Censorship in any form cannot be tolerated and for that reason, I very seldom listen to CW music. I’d rather hear the insightful lyrics of the Dixie Chicks any day over some guy twanging about his Jack Daniels hangover because his dog or wife or whatever ran away. Now those are quality lyrics!

By Dave

February 12, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

“what happens when the willfully ignorant are given a forum to express themselves.”

Actually that describes the bashers who are posting their hatred and ignorance here.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

and, again, ‘J’, what branch did you so honorably serve our county and what years???

By Semper FI

February 12, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Thanks Ted, I read this blog and all of these so-call vets and present day soldiers. You ask any of the Mothers and Fathers I know they all are happy that there children are serving their country but they want them home. They get the letters from their kids telling them the things we see. We have heard the stories about Vietnam and I feel as though I have lived some of those over there.

I wish the Top Brass can give 72 hours of their lives and then they can have my respect. Look at congress only 2 have relatives serving on the frontlines.

I can’t even say it’s a racial thing, we all love each other over there and helping each survive and cope. Black and White are dying if anything it is a age thing I have seen so many kids loose their lives and limbs for what.

We were all hung -ho about this war and fight they had us all pumped up and we got there we had a chance to see for ourselves, but now my prayer is everyone makes it home safely.

By Could Care Less

February 12, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

You DC bashers do realize that some members of the Recording Academy reside in Nashville and they obviously cast some if not all of their votes for the trio. They probably wouldn’t have won the country category without those votes. They don’t owe me or anyone else an apology. For what? For speaking their minds? Don’t buy their music, don’t go to their concerts… Just stay in your trailer park, chew your tobacco, drink your Buds and listen to Toby and Reba while your wife/cousin nurses the blackeye you gave her. Get a life people, they said what noone wanted to hear and now we know it was the truth.

By Dave

February 12, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Politics, that’s all the opposition is. All I can say to them is…..ha ha ha ha ha…..5 awards. :)

By BostonBoy

February 12, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Wow, the kind of comments found on this blog certainly do not shed a good light on the people of Atlanta and Georgia.

By Melodie Randolph

February 12, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

No. The better question is when will THEY be prepared to make nice. Having an opinion is one thing, but speaking against your country to a foreign audience strickly for the applause nauseates me. I used to love their music & I think they are very talented, but they let their alligator mouths overload their coondog fannies this time.

By TK

February 12, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Since when does Freedom of Speech only apply in the US?

By Go, Dixie Chicks!

February 12, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Go, Dixie Chicks, Go…

Straight to Hell !

By All Politics

February 12, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Hollyweird lives in La-La Land and controls this so called awards show. Since Hollyweird is anti-Bush they would do anything in an attempt to ‘get Bush’. I don’t know what they base their vote on but the Dixie Chicks’ music SUCKS. Figure nails across a blackboard sounds better. Never liked them before and will never like them in the future. Go to @#$%^& Dixie Chicks….and Hollyweird.

By All Politics

February 12, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

that’s finger nails.

By J

February 12, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Relax people…last night was the Dixie Whitetrash finale. They are finished, kaput, over…Im so HAPPY!!!

POOT in ya faces.

By MPW

February 12, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure I even know what an “alligator mouth” is let alone a “coondog fannie”! Is that from a Hank Williams Jr song???

Having your own thoughts and opinions is never a bad thing and having the guts to speak them is something that should be admired. It doesn’t mean you have to agree with them but it also doesn’t mean you have to adopt a gang mentality to counteract it either. Whatever happened to the old saying “to each his own”? I think the South forgot that saying a LONG time ago.

By What IQ?

February 12, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

your are correct in that she can make any comment she wants. it would come across better if she had any idea what she was talking about. she comes across as if she never got out of the eighth grade. she should sing (in a closet) and shut-up with the political aspects she knows nothing about. Plus their music sounds like two alley cats fighting; its terrible.

By Guest Expert Analyst

February 12, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Anyone ever wonder why CNN, MSNBC or Fox News never have “The Dixie Chicks” on any of their programs as guest “expert analysts” on world affairs, socioeconomic issues, global weather patterns, medical research, race relations, the state of American politics, the American music industry or pretty much any other issue pertaining to anything ?

We have ALL have the right to speak freely.

However, NONE of us have the right to be heard.

Just because one has an the right to express an opinion, informed or otherwise, that doesn’t mean the rest of us HAVE to be subjected to the ramblings of any given racist, bigot, hatemonger, socialist, elementary school dropout or run-of-the-mill simpleton.

Recognize.

By jajo

February 12, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

I just wish they would go away.

By J

February 12, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Who is the Dixie Whitetrash chick with the “Crazy-eye?” I bet she is good in bed…flat chest and all…

POOT in ya faces.

By MPW

February 12, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

People actually thought she didn’t know what she was talking about back in 2003 when she made the remarks however I’d say she was proved 100% right about the war since then. Maybe more of us should have listened rather than shut her down right away because the herd mentality said we should.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

What a disappointment to honor the group that have done nothing but spit on the country that provides freedom. Oh, but of course, I do recall that those in Hollywood who bash our President are the ones who honored this disgrace of a group. But then again why am I not surprised - those in Hollywood also promised to leave the country if President Bush was elected but they are still living in the USA. Hollywood is just a bunch of loud mouthed rich greedy people who idolize money. Pitty them all.

By David

February 12, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

Will someone please translate “What IQ’s” post for me.

If you’re going to blast someone’s intelligence in an open forum, shouldn’t you at least know how to spell or put a sentence together?

By HL

February 12, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

km - are you serious? The Dixie Chicks have empowered all of our enemies? Aren’t you giving them just a bit too much credit? I mean come on, so they don’t like the president…check out the latest polls, most people in this country don’t like him. What’s wrong with not agreeing with the man and his decisions? It’s not like his decisions reflect the voice of the people these days. I sincerely doubt the Chicks can be held responsible for the negative view the world has of the USA. It seems to me you just would prefer to make a scapegoat out of them rather than open your eyes, analyze a situation, and see it for what it is. You’d rather wait for the governement to tell you how you should think, feel, and act.

By J

February 12, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Good Point MPW…and now the herd mentality says she was correct so we should now listen…? Well which is it? The herd says…MMMOOOOOO!!!!

POOT in ya faces.

By Orlena Roberts

February 12, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

My TWO sons are protecting OUR COUNTRY as the Chicks bash OUR President !! He (Bush) is there first and foremost to protect us from threats. Iraq and Iran are trying to destroy us. People wake up , get out of your dream worlds. a PROUD Mom…

By Safe Now?

February 12, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

George Bush is keeping idiots like the Dixie Chicks and their followers safe but they are to stupid to realize it. Wake up and wise up America before it’s to late and we become a third-world country. There are movements in the world that state their “goal is to bring down America”. People like DC and their liberal supporters are playing right into their hands. Why is this so hard to see?

By J

February 12, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Perhaps after the Dixie Whitetrash disband they could start making porno flicks…

“Dixie gets dicked” “Dixie D**” “Dixie Liqours”

POOT in ya faces.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

MPW - horrible point - guess you’d love to live under the rules of Saddam Hussein

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Lest your intelligence has completely escaped you, Bush is only in this for ratings and what history may think of him…. ‘Protecting America’ is not within the Bush theme nor any of the decisions he has made toward Iraq… he also thinks by ignoring Iran and others, that they will just go away..!!! Leader????? you have got to be blind or just do not want to face the facts… our good men and boys are ‘in harm’s way’ because of an ego and nothing else… a cowardly ego, at that…!!!!

By melanie

February 12, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

You can tell the public don’t vote for the Grammys. They do the voting themsleves. Thats why I don’t watch it.

By ko

February 12, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

What Chickens !

By MPW

February 12, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

J - try not to confuse the issues. If you don’t like their music or lyrics, don’t listen. Period. There are many groups I don’t like so I don’t listen to them on the radio ro buy their music. THat said, I don’t prevent anyone from listening if they so choose or criticize them for doing so. It’s all part of individual freedom.

The second issue is their foresight on this war. They spoke up and unfortunately no one listened. That, however, has nothing to do with their music but I do think many turned a blind eye (ear?) to what they said because that was the politically correct thing to do back then.

Many famous people use their popularity to express their views. Again, it doesn’t mean I have to agree but I doubt I’d pursue a public witch hunt against them either.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

And, to be correct, it is the people who are bashing the DC’s that are bringing us down… making fun of our freedoms and dividing us for others to come and conquer…!!!

By to Sir David

February 12, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

this is a BLOG Sir David, not a term paper. if you could not understand the intent then YOU Sir David are part of the problem instead of the solution.

By Shut Up and Sing

February 12, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

The Chicks deserved the awards. It was a great album. I don’t like their attitude but no one deserves death threats simply because they think differently. What really ticks me off though is the fact that actors and musicians and sometimes even athletes use their exceptional popularity to lecture us on their political views. What the Chicks did four years ago was incredibly stupid from a career standpoint because people with a variety of political views bought their music. Even worse when offended country music fans used their right to free speech to criticize the group, the Chicks just kissed off the entire country music genre. I don’t care if you’re liberal or conservative, or if you like Bush or not, just shut the fu** up and sing. Unfortunately too many idiot fans look to these folks as paragons of virtue and wisdom. The truth is their opinions are no more valid than anyone else’s. They just have a ready made soapbox thanks to the fans who buy their music and view their movies. Maybe they’ll stick to music alone now and not serenade us with their political views. That field of endeavor already has its share of morons.

By Corey

February 12, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Janet: I’m curious where you get your information. I’d like to know what the Dixie Chicks have done to “spit on” us as Americans.

They said they were embarrassed the President was from their state. Guess what? A lot of Georgians are embarrassed that Jimmy Carter is from this state.

I’m an American, a Southerner and proud of this country and our military and support what our troops are doing. But I guess I’m just like those in Hollywood—I’m also embarrassed of our President. And a lot of other people are too.

What they have done since being outcast by ignorance is sincerely what America is about.

They made a song that chronicled what they went through, (death threats, etc.) and made an album that is very very good. And they were rewarded for it last night.

If you honestly believe that they should go to another country because of what they said, or that they’re un-American in ANY way because of what happened surrounding this, then you have a very small-minded and ingnorant view of what it means to be an American.

Either that or you’re too caught up in personal opinion and spite to understand that you may not be right all the time when you follow something blindly.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

When the Dixie Whitetrash get old gray and pass away they will go strait to hell and get to meet some very famous people…like…

Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King, Al Shackdown, Muhammed, OsamaObama, The Kennedys, Princess Diana, Hosea Williams, Lester Maddox, CannonBall Butler, The Rockefellers, Hairpie Hillary, Al Goron, Jeffrey Dahmer and many many more celebritys.

POOT in ya faces.

By David

February 12, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

Dear whoever you are: I was making fun of you because your post was stupid.

I think we got the gist of what you were trying to say…I was just calling more attention to it in case others wanted to laugh at it.

Sir David

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

and, again ‘J’…what branch of the military did you so valiantly defend our country as a member…??? and, learning to spell would help..

By JohninJAX,FL

February 12, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Just like much of Hollywood, the Dixie Chicks are a JOKE!

By Nazi Hater

February 12, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Four years ago 90 % of this forum would agree with the Grammy’s.

Are you listing to the music or the politics, because last I checked, the Grammy’s are about the music. Some of these posts sound so evil, over opinionated, and angry. No wonder the world stage is growing to hate Americans.

By Eric J

February 12, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

I say that the Chicks’ album deserved all the awards it received. It’s definitely worthy of such honors. Perhaps there was a statement of sorts in them winning everything they were nominated for, but so be it. The country-music industry made its own statement first, so this was perhaps a counter one to balance that. Recognizing artistic achievement and relevance shouldn’t hinge on one’s politics. The work stands on its own merit. The Chick’s album does that.

And for those of who still cling to this nonsense of “how dare (Maines) say that on foreign soil”…it doesn’t matter if she said it in London, New York, Atlanta, or on Saturn. That’s her opinion and she’s entitled to it as a human being and an American. It takes guts to speak one’s mind, no matter the setting. I would much more question those who alter their personal beliefs to fit their surroundings than those who speak from the heart at all times.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

I bet Natalie Mange is so loose she could get all 5 of those little grammy trophys up here rear-end and still have room for a Christmas turkey.

POOT in ya faces.

By MPW

February 12, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

Those who are anti-DC must be so proud to have J in their corner. Now that’s a real keeper!

By Alex

February 12, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this

I love it! Great job Dixie Chicks …pay no attention to the haters…they can’t help their ignorance …it was their upbringing!

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

The fear in ‘J’ rings loud…which is the case with cowards…his vocabulary and theme is in line with every ‘anti-American’ statement that comes to mind.. he is the true ‘non-American’

By Just a guy

February 12, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

I like some of their songs, but I just don’t like the theatre geek, mouthy, dixie chick. She’s just irritating. I don’t care what she says, she’s still a geek.

I don’t really like any new country music. I do think it’s funny that the Dixie Chicks aren’t making as much money now because of what that theatre geek spouts out a couple of times a year. They still make millions, but they would be making much more if she wasn’t such a political moron.

I wish celebrities would just shut up and work. No one cares what they think. Their only skill is to act or sing. Very few of them have any common sense, so quit listening to what they say. Just look at them for the idiots that they are and you can say, “hey, they’re a pretty good actor/singer/band for an idiot.”

By b

February 12, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

I guess the only thing they have left to do is give hanoi jane the nobel peace prize!

By J

February 12, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

One would think with all the money the Dixie Whitetrash have made on prior cd, concert ticket sales they couldve atleast afforded a boob-job.

By just a guy

February 12, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, who votes for grammy awards any way?

By J

February 12, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

Al Goron is up for the nobel piece prize.

POOT in ya faces

By webspinner

February 12, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

What’s all this talk about the DC’s bashing Bush in a ‘foreign’ country. It was London, England, forchrissake, not Tehran or Pyongyang. The British are more like first cousins than foreigners. Besides, if you’re gonna be made at somebody, be made at your president for lying you. Or, better yet, pick up a rifle and go show the insurgents in Iraq just how mad you are. I guess beating up on a bunch of girls really makes you feel manly, doesn’t it?

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

…’J’..For a DC hater and an ‘un-American’ soul, you certainly are observant of the ‘little’ details of the DC’s..I think the truth is that you probably drool over them, but realize that you could never rise to that level of partiotism…

By Todd

February 12, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

I support the right of groups like the Dixie Chicks to voice their opinions. I also support the right of radio stations and consumers to make choices with their pocket book. I even support the right of the Hollywood elite to have awards shows simply to stroke their inflated egos.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

I apologize friends…my statement about Al Goron was incorrect.

Al Goron is up for the Nobel Appeasement prize.

POOT in ya faces.

By Todd

February 12, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

I support the right of groups like the Dixie Chicks to voice their opinions. I also support the right of radio stations and consumers to make choices with their pocket book. I even support the right of the Hollywood elite to have awards shows simply to stroke their inflated egos.

By tom Robinson

February 12, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

Big deal, the Dixie Chicks won a grammy. Well so did Shillary Clinton

The leftists in the entertainment industry rewarded their fellow Bashers - no surprise there

They are on a express train to oblivion and don’t even know it

They have totally alienated their traditional fan base, but were embraced by the liberal moonbats as the cause celebre.

When they release their next album, or go to sell tickets for a tour, sometime in 2008, the moonbats will have moved on and forgotten them. They won’t sell many records and radio will have forgotten them

At that point the Dixie twits will know they screwed up

“but we won a grammy for bashing Bush”

The Dixie Chicks - Now appearing at the Variety Playhouse

By Jason

February 12, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

You know, it is so funny. I have read many of these. I have not seen the label conservative once. However, I have seen the term liberal tossed around everywhere. Why is it if someone does not agree with a conservative stance, the conservatives start bashing and calling names. I voted for GW twice. Hell, I might again. But those girls deserve the grammy based on the merit in their work. It isn’t that the people who vote for the grammy assoc. are liberal. They are trained musicians, writers, publisher, and producers. In other words, they are experts on what is good and what isn’t good in the music industry. At some point, you need to step back and look at the art for what it is. For instance, Igor Stravinsky wrote the Rite of Spring, a ballet, in the early 1900’s. Most of you will not know this, but because of it’s statement against the norm in music, the ballet created an uproar. Riots were started. Igor was hated. However, as time passed, the Rite became one of the most important pieces of the 20th century. Also, look at Richard Wagner in the 19th Century. Wagner was a supremcist. His first opera was called Jewishness. Yet, Wagner’s opera Tristan and Isolde is considered a masterpiece and adored by many of all races. The thing is, art is art. I don’t care if the chicks are democrat, republican, scientologist, baptist, terrorist, gay, straight, happy, or angry, the girls can flat out sing and write.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

The DixieWhitetrash dont write their own music or lyrics. Its all done for them…Natalie Mange just gets up on stage and barks at the Moon.

POOT in ya faces.

By Hamilton

February 12, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

I love it when you uptight rednecks get so upset over this. All Natalie did was express her opinion that she doesn’t approve of good ol’ George W. Guess what???? 70% of the country doesn’t approve of him either!!! She just voiced the opinion of a majority of this country. That’s all.

Natalie was lookin’ good last night. I like.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

The DixieWhitetrash looked awful last night in those frumpy Wal-mart outfits. That Natalie Manges ugly DOO DOO brown hair color…altho it suited her to a T.

POOT in ya faces.

By Jason

February 12, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

Actually, they are co-writers on about 60% of their music. As a matter of fact, the girls were songwriters and demo singers around printers alley before signing with a major label.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

“Natalie was lookin’ good last night. I like”

OH MY…what a revealing statement. I bet you old also sleep with Ethel Merman…HamilTON…you are sick and twisted.

And I POOT in ya face.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

“they are co-writers on about 60% of their music…” yea…kinda like Ringo was co-writer. You see Lennon/McCartney actually gave Ringo most of his songs.

Just like the record company suits give Natalie Mange and the Dixie Whitetrash most of their songs.

If one adds a couple of words like “and but and or” then that is considered co-writing.

You are so young and naive.

And therefore I must POOT in your face.

By Jeff

February 12, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

I was hoping Natalie would repeat her political statements again last night during her acceptance speech. What she said in 2003 needs to be said again!

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

Uh oh, you better watch ti Jason. I sense the herd is about to turn on you. I mean, how dare you break rank!

In all seriousness, I agree with your post. Especially the last line however I feel the rest of the herd would have a problem with anyone who wasn’t white, straight or republican…regardless of who they are or how talented they might be. It’s sad.

By Grammys_R_A_Joke

February 12, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

History has proven that when entertainers bring politics into their schtick (unless you’re a political satirist) then the public will distance themselves from you (see: The Smothers Brothers). The Dixie Chicks irritate most country music fans because of the way they thumb their nose at the people who made them famous (see: Simpson imitation at The Grammys by Natalie). It’s way beyond politics at this point—and the Dixie Chicks are beyond the point of no return. They’ll never make nice and neither will their former fans (including this one).

Too bad the Grammys chose to by-pass some really great country music artists to make a political statement. The Dixie Chicks aren’t even close to being relevant in the country music world anymore, and regardless of how good their music is shouldn’t be winning any award with the title “country” attached to it.

By IDIOTS

February 12, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

For those idiots who think the Grammy’s show that the Dickme Chicks; because they won mean that the majority of the U.S. agrres with them, are true fans, a bunch of idiots. Thank God for teenagers who bought thier albums. And for those of you who think it’s great to hear a bunch of musicans speak thier mind at concerts over political issues are just as ignorant.

By J

February 12, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

The only thing Natalie Mange and the Dixie Whitetrash produce is music to POOT in ya face, by. So nuzzle your ugly mug up rreeeaall close and get ready to breath in the fresh bouquet of a Dixie POOT in ya face.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

‘IDIOTS’…your name certainly defines you…

By kip

February 12, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

who gives a fuzzy rats A** if you forgive them or not.. they are laughing all the way to the bank, with out you… and now can take their grammys with them… so it HAA HAA on you right wing fools

By secole

February 12, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

A couple of years ago the chicks said that they were no longer a “country” act, so why did they snatch up those grammy’s so quickly last night? It is worse than when Jethro Tull beat out Metallica for best metal album in the early 1990’s. I guess they still are country to the core.

By Idiots

February 12, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

Good Comeback Dr. Soul, aren’t you on the wrong page? Your name definitely “describes” you, I already know your stance on issues.

By JB

February 12, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

TO: M.Steven I wquld like to correct you my dear: Beyonce did win a Grammy last night. Number 15. Get a life and stop hating. Also Go Dixie Chicks!!!!!!!

By J

February 12, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

kip…number one you are just about one of the most stupid and ignorant posters for the day. Natalie Mange and the Dixie Whitetrash are no longer laughing all the way to the bank. At one time they were butt no longer.

They have spent all their money on cheap $5.00 wannabe giggalo’s like yourself not to mention alcohol, drugs, food etc and now are just a few months away from bankruptcy.

I suggest to you, kip. Get off your lazy behind, get a job, quit hangin wit da homies, quit awaiting your next welfare check and do something productive…and NO…fathering numerous b******* kids isnt productive.

Now…nuzzle up your ugly mug next to my rear-end and…POOT right in ya face.

By T

February 12, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Love how some say the Chicks are “anti-American.” It is possible to disagree with a president and support your troops. It’s not the troops fault they have been sent on a fool’s errand.

By Who Cares

February 12, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

If the Dixie Chicks hadn’t spoke out about Bush, they would have received ZERO Grammy Awards last night.

Yes they are still selling records, to people like the poster earlier who said she bought 4 or 5 just to support them.

2 million is a far cry from the 10 million (on 2 separate cds)they were selling before they decided they didn’t want to be associated with us ignorant rednecks.

They DID have the right to say what they said, and I HAVE the right not to listen to them or any station that plays their music.

By FLDawg

February 12, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

I have always liked the Dixie Chicks, even when I disagreed with their politics. Here lately their politics look smarter and smarter. I always tell people to follow the money when you want to find out who the truly corrupt are on any issue. The Dixie Chicks stance cost them a lot of money in both album sales and concert attendance. George W.’s cronies in the oil industry and defense contractors have made a mint. Go figure. People who hate the Dixie Chicks listen to whatever tripe Rove sends to the pill popper and Sean. They also believed all the lies told by the Swift Boat political hatchet men. I can’t believe I voted for Shrub Bush the first time around.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

Maybe, because of the punctuation, that I misread you ‘IDIOTS’…I personally think that the DC’s have the forum and the right to dispel any message that they want to share… and, I think that they have spoken for a lot of people who have the lack of confidence to stand up for themselves.. it is obvious, to any person with a degree of integrity, that our country is without solid leadership.. and to say so does not mean that one does not love their country.. the ones with such deep fear on here, that hide behind the ‘anti-American’ label that they slam the DC’s with probably hate their Moms and everyone else that disagrees with them or attacks their lack of intelligence… The DC’s will continue to profit, and no matter the genre for which they are honored, will always prove to be true Americans..!!!

By FLDawg

February 12, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

The Smother’s Brother’s!! That’s what you come up with as an example of a political stand hurting an “artist”. When were they funny? Forget about CCR, GreenDay, Tim McGraw(he’s pretty liberal folks, most of you are just too dumb to see it), Lynrd Skynrd(although, in a different way than most), Bob Marley, etc.

The Smothers Brothers?

By Ron

February 12, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

obviously they were lavished with rewards for their Hollywood politics. The chicks suck and so do the Hollywood elite. Sure, they could be forgiven, but I see no chance of contrition on their part. Forget them, I say.

By John

February 12, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

It’s time for Atlanta radio to let bygones be bygones and start playing the Dixie Chicks again. Millions of us listen to satellite radio so we can listen to the music that all four local country stations (Eagle 107, WKHX, South 107 and 94.9) have chosen to censor because it either is too country, too political (even if they play other plainly political junk like Toby Keith) or not commercial enough. “Not Ready to Make Nice” was the best song of the past year.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Here’s the deal - this country stands for freedom - freedom of speech is part of the deal. The elections that are held are also part of that freedom of speech. If you vote, then you certainly have the right to voice your opinion. However, we all must honor whomever has been elected and at no time should any one of us go to another country and bad mouth their country. It just isn’t right. You may not agree with whomever was elected but that person was elected. It’s like putting up with your crappy family members but you don’t go around airing dirty laundry. And if you do make that choice to air dirty laundry, then you have done nothing but make that laundry dirtier. The girls in that singing group went to another country and bad mouthed their own country - thus spitting on those who provide their freedom. I have zero respect for them nor for anyone who supports them.

By Hellbent

February 12, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

I have to say that “J” has got to be the most pathetic person I’ve ever seen. How many people held you down and Pooted in your face as a child? It has to be a high number, because I think that all of that Methane has given you some dain-brammage! How could any one person spew out that much garbage without being made of it himself? Let’s all give J a big hug to compensate from those he didn’t get from him mommy.

By GT

February 12, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

The NBC news has a lady I can’t remember her name in Iraq last week. Apparently she has reported and traveled there several times during this conflict. Her observation the last time is one to note. Never has she seen this war so hopeless and the soldiers so afraid for their lives, the soldiers want to know why Bush continues this thing. They are for the first time waking up to the reality, and it is not what they joined up for. It’s like they were allowed in a room that looked like the right way to go, like church and country. This room turned into a nightmare and now that they want out the door is locked and the room on fire. The Chicks saw it coming when a large majority of the country did not or didn’t have the courage to say so. They did have the courage and said something about it. First of all they were women talking out of turn and secondly this war was feeding raw meat to the macho men with the guns, pick up trucks and crosses. What this country has to learn every decade or so is all the Rambos and John Waynes in the world cannot stand up to the truth. And no one owns the truth it is too powerful. At the end of the day it is a beautiful country not because we are a bunch of bullies but because we have a system where the truth can survive.

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Wow, I guess that means Janet doesn’t respect me. That hurts, that really hurts.

Get a grip.

By JohnnyReb

February 12, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

The Ditsy Twits are wanna be pop-pretenders & the Grammys are a total farce. That fugly, sawed-off, weasel-looking Ratalie Maines couldn’t sing her way outta a paper sack! Hats off to a real country station like the Eagle (my favorite) for not playing the crappy, over-rated, pinko Ditsy Twits!!!

By JB

February 12, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

John,

I agree with you. What’s funny to me is that country radio almost censored Tim McGraw’s “Red Ragtop”. Most people don’t remember that. Listeners effectively got the attention of radio though and the song stayed on the air. Too bad the radio execs didn’t listen to us about the Chicks.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

That is the issue….that is all that he continues to get from Mommy..her Poots. ‘J’ is a very low ‘self-esteem’ person… now many would also think that he/she is just a ‘spoof queen’ on here, but the verbosity goes too far beyond that.. a hug is nice, but you cannot rescue someone who resides in such fear and, at the same time, envy… besides the gross outputs, the facts that are spewed forth are also off base.. just a lonely individual trying to get attention.. to ‘agree to disagree’ is American, but the total lack of any class of upbringing is beyond this orphan… the true genes display themselves, joke or not..!!!

By Chris

February 12, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

I’m ready to give them their wish, they said they didn’t want to be a country act anymore, and I will grant them that by not listening to them anymore.

Yes, they have the right of free speech, but so do everyone who feels they shouldn’t be played on country radio. We are making use of our right by calling radio stations and saying we don’t want the Chicks on country radio. Country radio has listened to their listeners and chooses not to play them.

Carrie Underwood would have been much more deserving of country album of the year.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Janet…oh so angry… yes, we elect someone, but we also expect a high level of intelligence and credibility from that person… when they lie to get a war started that has no winning life, “get real”…to ignore the deeds of a coward who has no respect for the life of men and boys that he sends so easily into a situation that cannot be resolved… yes, I think that was what our forefathers guaranteed us… the right to speak out… to say that we should support a gross ‘mistake’ or total failure of leadership; I think you are a little off base… if you support Bush so much, quit your job and go volunteer in Iraq…!!!!

By MPW

February 12, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t agree more drsoul! I couldn’t have said it better!

By corey

February 12, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris… Call the country stations and tell them to stop playing Tim and Faith, and while you’re at it, Sugarland…

Anyone from Atlanta knows how “left-wing” Jennifer Nettles is.

Funny that the Chicks sold millions of albums with NO radio support, right?

This album isn’t “Country” and it’s not bubblegum-pop country like Carrie Underwood. (Jesus, Take the Wheel?)

But they didn’t put themselves in that category, the Grammy voters did.

It seems they swept the non-country awards they were nominated in also…so I would say they don’t really need “country” fans anymore—and you weren’t listening anyway.

So maybe you need to get on the phone to the stations…there’s a long list of liberal “country” stars out there for you to start boycotting.

By YoDaddy

February 12, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Janet - one problem with your family analogy: My crappy family isn’t sending thousands of young Americans to die for another country.

By Chris

February 12, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Corey,

When did Tim and Faith, Sugarland, or any other country star give an interview and say they didn’t want to be a country act anymore? I must have missed that, but since you evidently know everything maybe you have a link. It is not about left or right, President Bush, etc. They said they didn’t want the same fans as Toby Keith and Reba. To my knowledge Jennifer Nettles, and Tim and Faith have never insulted country music the way the Dixie Chicks have.

And just how many “millions” did their latest album sell there all knowing one. And how many of those albums were sold solely because of what they said about the President? Surely you know.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

There you go ‘YoDaddy’… and, for a country that will never resolve it’s own problems… ‘W’ is just a natural born liar who cannot admit the truth of his gross ego trip… he is all about the ratings now…and those supporters of his want to bash the entertainment crowd… the only thing left on his agenda is to try for high ratings and a place in history… he continues to have no policy intelligence that succeeds..look at your gas prices today..!!!! what a guy, Janet…what a guy..!!! got any kids to give him????

By janet

February 12, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

dr soul, yo daddy and the other closed minded individuals - I have served for this country and am very proud of it! I support our President - the President of the FREE WORLD and pray there won’t be another 9/11, which is why our fellow brothers are fighting over seas. I pity you and those like you.

By gtfan

February 12, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Who watches these shows anyway?

By TrueGeorgian

February 12, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

We all have the right to say what we want in this country and that is what we are “supposedly” fighting for in Iraq. They had the right to say what they did when they did and if they choose they would still have the right to say it today. Just as you have the right to get on this blog and bash them for it. Them winning all of the awards doesnt change how I feel about them… I never stopped listening to them! Go Chicks and Go Free Speech!

By Real Country Man

February 12, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

Why can’t the Dixie Chicks keep their mouths closed like other country women? Most good Southern country women know their place and if the chicks were smart they would have kept theirs. Then they would have sold more albums. They should be singing about gettin dumped or Jesus driving like Carrie Underwood, that’s a girl who knows her place.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Janet…our brothers are not fighting for a ‘free world’ as you say.. this war in Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 …the real problem was OBL, who, possibly if we had put the same resources toward, would be gone by now.. the problems in Iraq are not our responsibility and there was never nor is there now, any evidence that Iraq threatened our borders…it has been so misrepresented by this Bushman, that many are misguided. If he is the type leadership that you worship, you should go immediately to Iraq and support our guys.. I am not less supportive of our country or fighting men; just a huge distaste for someone who is supposed to lead us, but has lied to us and will not think for one moment to save another of our fighting men’s life..who is not a leader in any sense of the word and who has decimated the respect of the previous men who were LEADERS of the FREE WORLD..and our country as the lead of the FREE WORLD.. being in Iraq has no value in stopping another 9/11…only depletes those who could help us more here at home… you really need to know your facts before you pity the ones that you favor to die..

By corey

February 12, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

Chris: The album was the 9th best selling Album of the year…with no radio play. That’s hard to do even if a lot of people bought it because of political slant.

If you don’t understand the ins and outs of record sales, then you can look it up. Or you can write another response including those cool comebacks we learned in the 7th grade like calling someone “all knowing one.”

Like I said, they didn’t put themselves in the Country category last night. But they won it anyway…and the funny thing is… that category is voted on by country record industry guys. Wow! Maybe they thought the album was good.

There are a lot of us “Country” fans that don’t want to be Toby/Reba fans.

Yeah, how dare they suddenly snub a group that jumped upon them en-masse for something as trivial as being embarrassed of our leader.

By YoDaddy

February 12, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Maybe Carrie can get Jesus to take the wheel of a tank and go over and finish that war! But obviously Jesus doesn’t want the US to win or we would have already.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

To illustrate a clearer meaning of my last sentence: anyone who favors a vote of confidence in Bush may as well pick up a rifle and start shooting every citizen and soldier we have, as there is no compassion from him as to our fighting men or the danger he so willingly and proudly puts them in..to support him is to favor their murder.

By GT

February 12, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Jesus was much for war. Come to think of it you don’t hear much of him on country radio either.

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

Janet - just think, if things keep going as they are, more people will die in this Iraq war of choice than died on 9-11. Isn’t that something to be proud of? I won’t even touch on all the soldiers permanently disfigured or the coalition deaths or the the Iraqi deaths. Although 9-11 was an awfulk tragedy, the total death and injured count for the war far exceeds 9-11 and we’re more at risk now than we ever have been. Speaking of coalition forces, where are they now? Seems like everyone’s wised up to this joke of a war long before Bush did and they did the smart thing…got the hell out!

Janet, I think you need to sit down and talk with “Real Country Man”. Seems you both are on the same page so you might be able to learn something.

By G

February 12, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

THE DIXIE CHICKS RULE!!!!!!! AND I DON’T EVEN LISTEN TO COUNTRY MUSIC!!!

AT LEAST THEY SAY WHAT THEY MEAN AND MEAN WHAT THEY SAY…AND THEY LOOKED GOOD LAST NIGHT DOING IT…EVERYONE SHOULD QUIT HATING ON THEM.

By YoDaddy

February 12, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Jesus didn’t win 5 Grammys either! So there!

By GT

February 12, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Hell I love the Chicks. I was mad as hell the red necks took him off the air.

By Chris

February 12, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Corey, I understand records sells well enough. If their album was the ninth best selling, that would mean there were 8 albums ahead of them that fans wanted more. Their latest album didn’t sell nearly as good as their previous ones. The number they did sale I feel was greatly inflated just be people who agreed with their stance on the president.

If enough people wanted them on Country radio, they would be getting played on country radio, it is just that simple.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

Least ye forget - our soldiers have taken a oath to fight for our country which just may end their lives. This is a remarkable sacrifice of their part. Unlike you, drsoul and let it go and yodaddy, I highly doubt you have ever made such an outstanding commitment in you lives. I’ve made that commitment and am extremely proud of it. You three and others in this blog certainly lack pride and faith in your country and the elected officials. What’s the last brave thing you ever did?

By Hilt

February 12, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

LOVE LOVE LOVE the DIXIE CHICKS. I hope they have many more songs to sing. I have missed you sooooo! All you losers with an opinion about everything need to thank a soldier for that right!

By Will Jones

February 12, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Please Kill Yourselves, Dixie Chicks.

You are worthless.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

One of the brave things that I did in my life, Janet, was to take an oath and put on a uniform and say ‘put you where you need me’…at the onset of Viet Nam … and, Saigon was a pretty gruesome place, along with other locations during the two of three years spent in enlistment…but, this was also during the era when your great Bush leader also took an issued uniform, but hid behind the politics of his father to keep from putting himself in harm’s way and letting others go in place of him…. See, not much difference today, is it???? yes, real leaders do make sacrifices, not hide behind lies and other gimmics to avoid the face of challenge.. you support a coward, Janet, who lies about everything he does… he took an oath twice now as president and as a soldier and has not honored either in one aspect of bravery… Pride and Faith..in my country, yes… but, when an elected official fails his electorate, he no longer earns respect.. how shallow of you..!!!

By GT

February 12, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

Hilt while you are working on sainthood explain to this loser how one soldier dying in Iraq has reserved my right for anything. That is pretty much the point here. Their dead should of stood for something and to say it did doesn’t make it so.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Oh now I get it - you’re just p** off because you were badmouthed by Jane Fonda…..that explains all…..

By jc_atl

February 12, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

The real question is who cares? The Grammies are a popularity contest at best. I don’t forgive the Dixie Chicks because as an American, I support their right to say anything they want and never had a problem with them speaking out. I also agree that George W. Bush is a disgrace and an embarrassment. When his “surge” results in more US deaths and continuing chaos in Iraq, the * will hit the fan. So, keep blindly supporting this imbecile. The GOP is *toast** in 2008.

By E J Stand

February 12, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Politics, Politics, Politics.

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Well Janet, I have not served. Never needed to given my age. Luckily for me, prior Presidents didn’t get us into unnecessary wars of choice so there was no absolute need to serve.

I have 2 nephews serving right now and I can tell you how seriously scared they both are. They joined becasue of the hype surrounding 9-11 but now question why they’re there and what’s going on. As a previous poster mentioned, they feel like things are out of control and no one knows what to do to get things under control. It’s a damn shame what’s going on and I feel for those families who have lost loved ones. I just hope I don’t count myself among that group one day. Good for you for serving. I think that’s great. If you’re so behind this President and the great job he’s doing, I would STRONGLY encourage you to re-enlist. That said, I highly doubt you or anyone in your family will and you know what, I don’t blame you. You need to realize that no one should blindly follow any leader just because they are chosen by the people. Next thing you know, you’re sporting new tennis shoes and drinking kool aid. Fighting for a just and worthy cause is admirable however this war was not necessary. Why didn’t we go after the real cause of 9-11 (that would be OBL, not Iraq)? Because OBL is still running around and Iraq is serving as the PR tool OBL needs to recruit new terrorists is why I feel less safe now. I also feel it’s because of people like you that Bush was allowed to do it too. Instead of keeping your eye on the ball and questioning why he wasn’t going after those who pulled off 9-11, you instead chose to lace up your new tennis shoes, prop up your feet and sip the kool aid.

By NJ

February 12, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

relished every single minute of the Grammys last night, specifically because of how well the Dixie Chicks did. Perhaps if it were just a political statement I might take issue with it, but reality is that the album was fantastic and it didn’t get any play on country radio because of country radio’s pigheaded notions of patriotism. Thank you to the Dixie Chicks for reminding us what the Framers of the Constitution really meant by Freedom of Speech. For those of you that are confused, it means you are free to express your opinions, even if they are not popular or embraced by the majority! Oh, and a big F-bomb to country radio!

By Janet

February 12, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Let it go….you are still missing the most important thing - your nephews CHOSE to enlist - they CHOSE to take that oath - and the CHOSE to fight for our country.

Now, I never said that I totally agree with our President - I said that I support our country and our system, and the one we as US citizens elected into office is part of the package.

It’s funny how divided we have made our country w/politics. Seems everyone knows the magic formula for world peace yet nothing has been done to accomplish it.

You stated you never served, well that is your business and your right (since there currently is no draft), just as it was my right to serve, and it’s my sons’ rights to serve if they desire to do so. Everyone has a choice….period.

By Avid Critic

February 12, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Chicks,

To bad the real world has forgotten about you….go join the losers at Lileth Fair and the Logo Channel.

Avid Crtic

By Rick

February 12, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

For all you people who are saying the DC shouldn’t have won the awards because of canceled concerts and radio stations not playing their music, you are confusing the Grammys with the People’s Choice Awards. Watch that show with your narrow minded self.

By drsoul

February 12, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Janet…choosing to enlist, just as I did and taking an oath does not mean that I am forever bound to support the leader that has been elected… yes, our boys continue to fight, for if they choose not to, this idiot would probably gladly shoot them himself.. the point was that noone has to support and stand behind a leader who is a bad leader… continuing to send our troops into a neverending or winning war for us is not real leadership… Bush is a certified whacko… choosing to serve in your militia does not alleviate your right to choose what you really serve for while a soldier. you can still fight and have no respect nor support for the idiot that put you there… you gave the impression that just because he was elected, we should be proud to follow every nutcase decision of his… not so..!!!! these men in battle are in a classic ‘catch-22’..they know it is a loser and we should never have been there and should leave, but they suffer consequences from a freedom of choice which is no longer theirs to enjoy.. this nutcase can have them court martialed for being sensible if they were to all lay down arms and leave…. if the reason to leave was other than the stupidity of being there, I might could get close to your theory… but, no…this guy INTENTIONALLY puts people in harm’s way from a defective ego postion.. he does not literally care nor understand any of this.. maybe if he had not been such a coward during VN and spent a little time understanding that mess, he would know, but he was never sober enough to process it…

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Janet - no, I’m not missing the point. You are correct that they chose to enlist however both have since said that had they known then what they know now, they never would have enlisted. They feel they were both misled into believing this war was necessary and sadly so, they both felt there were ties between 9-11 and Iraq. Of course we know now that that’s not true but kids can easily be swayed. I’d be curious to know why your sons haven’t served. I’m assuming they’re too young because I sense you’d be pushing them into it otherwise.

I do agree with you on the division of this country. Persoanlly, I think that’s because of the ultra conservative movement that swept the country. My sincere hope is that all the neo-cons and other ultra conservative freaks out there have gone back under whatever rock they crawled out from so the “normal” people can once again govern this country. Any time an extreme element takes control things go seriously wrong. The same would happen if an extreme liberal was in office too. It’s time for the moderates to step up and take control away from the fringe elements.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

drsoul - run and purchase a lotter ticket right away - you seem to know everything that is going to happen. So through w/you and your ignorance.

By Not Ready to Make Nice

February 12, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Sounds to me like YOU are the wacko!!!! I had much rather our military fight the terrorist on the sands of Iraq than our civilians fighting them on the sands of our beaches. If we were not over there, the terroriest would be over here. Sounds like another example of you standing there with you head in the sands of both countries.

By GT

February 12, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Has anyone been reading the hype the Army throws at these recruits? There should be a label like cigarettes that warns you of danger instead you have a president hitting every emotional button he can find along with sending his boy Scotter to lie to the press to cover the first lie of why we are over there in the first place.

By Janet

February 12, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Let it go….my sons have not enlisted because they are still in college. If they chose to enlist, that will be their decision and their decision alone. While I do support our system, it is a personal choice to serve - because deciding to serve means the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you for your understanding…..

By Let it go...

February 12, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

You are so correct GT…it’s amazing what goes on. Not sure where on the spectrum my nephews fell but they certainly were served up their share of BS.

By steve

February 12, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Go to hell you atrocious skanks. You are a disgrace to America and you make me and every other loyal American sick

By JS

February 12, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

The number of country stations that boycotted the Dixie Chicks after their comments was deplorable and basically proved how close-minded that segment of the music industry is. Props to them for speaking their mind and saying something to raise eyebrows. A genre that use to be about rebels and cowboys has turned into a flag-waving, American, Jesus fest. Of course, the CMTs snubbed them. They are clearly not interested in musical achievement, only, like one bloggers said, falling in line. The radio boycott proved that. I doubt anyone hear knows the political leanings of the Grammy officials, so to say giving the DC’s five awards was a political statement is unfounded.

By GT

February 12, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

It is like the guy with road rage until he gets out of his car and sees the other guy has a gun and is not just going to sit there and let himself get beat up. Thats when the old smile comes out and it’s back to the car real careful like asking the guy to please not shoot this nice guy that was a minute ago going to beat the daylights out of him.

By jc_atl

February 12, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

“Not ready to make nice”: you have to be a real rube if you’ve bought the spin that “we’re fighting them over there so we don’t have to fight them here.” WTF? Are you really stupid enough to believe that Iraqis are going to invade the US en masse without a navy, without an air force (well, it’s buried in the desert last I heard) and no means of attacking us? Turn off Rush Limpjaw and Faux News and think for yourself. The only reason we have to fear terrorists in this country is that George W. Bush has only given lip service to securing our borders. Think about it, if you can. Most of the Iraqis are fighting a religious war against other Iraqis - the US is just the catalyst that allowed this to happen. When we leave (and it won’t be long now) the Iraqis will be focused on killing each other, not invading “‘merica”. Spending $300 billion and 3000+ lives in 2 years to attract terrorists to another country is a very poor investment. If you’ve read this far I’ve probably cut into your time playing scratch offs at the 7-11 so I’ll let you go now.

By km

February 13, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

During the Cold War this joke went around: The American says to the Russian, “In America we are free. I can stand on the steps of the White House and call the president an idiot. Th Russian says, “In Russia we are also free. I can stand on the steps of the Kremlin and call the American president an idiot.”

We can’t let this one administration not only violate the spirit of the Constitution with the Patriot Act, we can let it subvert what freedom means to our society.

By beth

February 13, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

Italic:*”I guess all you morons forgot about freedom of speech. The Dixie Chicks can say whatever they want to.”(By Jerome ) *

Your right they do -as do we. You have the freedom to say whatever you want, but there may be consequences for your actions. People seem to forget that. The DC have the right to scream ‘I hate George Bush’, but their fans have the same right to scream back that they don’t support them anymore.

By MJ

February 13, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Remember, we are at war. (Like it or not) and in times of war, as a citizen of this country, we a responsibility to uphold the secuity of this nation - especially if you are a citizen who commands an audience due to fame! To speak out against your president is fine… but to speak out against him in front of thousands and on foreign soil is totally irresponsible and may even be regarded as treasonous.

Freedom of Speach? That “Freedom” has been, and will continue to be, “Paid” for with the blood of Americans!

By Rick

February 13, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

I hate to break it to you, but there are two guys named Leno and Letterman who make fun of the President every night. OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

By Bob

February 13, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

I guess Im just one of the “dumb rednecks” as some of the “open-minded” folks who posted here refer to us. I support their right to freedom of speech, as I support all American’s rights. However, I will reserve MY rights to not listen to them, nor support any radio stations who play them nor their advertisers. This is my right and I will exercise it just as they exercised theirs. If you “open minded” folk don’t like the south and think we’re all dumb rednecks, why are you here? Just curious, as if it were me I damned sure wouldn’t stay where I didn’t like things. For the poster who asked about volunteering for a tour of duty, I speak for myself here, but yes I did serve 4 years in the United States Army as a Combat Infantryman and I am very proud of the fact. I support this great nation’s military and our military endeavours throughout the world.I also support OUR (yes indeed he’s your’s too!)President. When the Dixie CHicks go and serve in any way, then I may respect their views. But until then, they sleep under the protection of the men and women they criticize, and like my Mama always told me, “that’s just poor home training”. But hey, Im just a dumb redneck so what do I know?

By Doveman

February 14, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

It is for sure the Grammys have gone to HELL when a bunch of liberal road w** can win 5 awards and they haven’t made the Top 20. They should do away with the awards altogether and stop that political b******. If they don’t like the president, then get the f*** out of the country. That would reduce the number of carriers of STD’s. Kiss my white redneck ass. Doveman

By Rick

February 14, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this

Hey dumb@$$, it doesn’t matter if they mad the top 20. Watch the people’s choice awards for that. This is the Grammy’s. The awards are given for artistic achievement - by people in the industry who know to judge the work on its merit, not it’s popularity.

I suppose you think Jackass #2 should win an oscar.