I love the Chicks, always have always will. I'm an American looking forward to seeing them in London at Country to Country in March. Rock on Ladies!!!!!!!!
This woman is amazing…so smart, so gutsy, and with a voice that gives me chills. It doesn't hurt that she's got such a strong, centered presence, and gorgeous either. Yup, amazing woman.
Congratulations Natalie for standing up for yourself and not backing down because of what other's think. In the 60's you would have been a hero. In the 1900's you would have been known as a pioneer. For people who don't know about our constitution, it's time to respect others and in order for our country to grow, we need to have diversity, change, people to speak up. Natalie is enormously talented and I hope she continues to have much success.
The Dixie Chicks made me like country music again. It is a shame that their presence in country music scene is not around anymore. I am a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Army and an OEF vet. They were right in saying what they said and every american should be able to say what they want without persecution from anybody. I am pissed that idiots in the country music industry were so damn scared about what people thought and shunned them in the first place and ruined a prolific band. Piss on them Natalie, say what you want.
+lastofthefinest same!, they are one of the few country artists I listen to. I mostly stick with 70s and 80s rock and Michael Jackson. What they play on country radio today is absolute garbage, this and the Dixie Chicks being banned are the reasons I stopped listening to the radio and play cds
@@budaustin6681 she spoke out against the then president not the country or people. She didn't trash anyone. It was only because it was said by a woman and in country music that anything was made of it.
I will follow Dixie Chicks no matter the genre but I really hope at some point they make it back to country music. I'm totally a country head I love these gals. I especially love Natalie and her courage.
Laquasha Green How did she trash her country? Because she said she wasn’t for the war and crime and ashamed Bush is from Texas? News flash!!! The Iraq war was started on lies for the benefit of the few. That’s not bashing her country. Also, you must not be a fan of Pink because she literally writes a song about Bush, bashing him. It’s called Dear Mr. President if you’d like to listen.
Everyone keeps asking if country music is ready to forgive her but the REAL question is are the chicks, especially Natalie, ready to forgive country music. They were vilified and hated and really thrown under the bus by everyone included fellow artists who did not stand up for them, country radio which helped in the boycott of their music and most of all the so called 'fans' who turned their backs on them because they decided to speak out against the Bush administration and it's determination to invade a country without merit. I genuinely hope from the bottom of my heart as a fan and someone who grew up on the Dixie Chicks that Natalie, Emily and Martie can forgive everyone and get back together sometime soon and start making their beautiful music again and we would all be privileged if they chose to do so.
+Nate Bauer Country radio today is absolute garbage. I'm tired of hearing about these non country idiots like Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, etc etc. This and the chicks being banned is one of the reasons I "shut down" my radio forever. I stick with my Dixie Chicks cds along with real country cds, 80s rock and Michael Jackson cds
Absolutely. Those that claim they love the country and value the Constitution have turned their back on those that exercise those rights given to EVERYONE in those amendments. It is sad and hyprocritical!
Toby Keith is the biggest fucking scumbag hypocritical person in country music, bashes on Natalie for speaking her mind about the president then proceeds to write country songs directed at freedom and liberty, i never liked him and never will. He looks like genuine trailer trash that just got lucky.
good job Natalie, i love it that you stayed true even when so many people weren't! there are some of us that have never stopped loving your music and agree with you!
Way to go Natalie. You rocked and you rock on still. Wonderful human being regardless of where you came from and you opinions. It is all about the music. Thank you for your wonderful voice! From Australia (& I quite proudly bag our speedo toting Prime Minister at every given opportunity).
Why is it that people got bent out of shape for her talking about Bush but people make even worse remarks (racist remarks) against Obama?? No one makes a big deal out of people making fun of Obama!!
You don’t speak trash about America in a foreign country and ......she insulted our intelligence by trying to say that FUTK didn’t mean what we thought it meant. She’s suppose to be an entertainer. I don’t want to hear about her politics.
Mizuka Young I agree with that. Bush’s father was even worse than he was I think. That family is so evil if you say one negative thing about them you’re dead. Thank God Bush Sr. is dead and gone and in hell now.
Ruth Hendrix I hardly consider Jon Bon Jovi country music, so thank you for proving point. As for love everyone why didn’t fat Natalie maines show love to our president??? Should we have loved hitler? Would that have helped? You liberals are the ones that go out of your way to spew hate!!! Lady I don’t hate you but I hate your bullshit ideas. Every time liberalism, socialism, communism is tried it fails.wake up try to use the rain that god gave you.
While I don’t agree for any American entertainers to criticize the United States on foreign soil, and that being said, she has one of the best voices I have ever heard!!! The world does not need to be deprived of it!!!!!!
God Bless Natalie for having the gumption to exercise her First Amendment Rights! While I agree with her opinion, it just shows how much the "system" can bring you down if you let it. Keep on keep'in on Nat!
I'm still kind of upset that the Dixie Chicks split up. I mean not to the point of crying every night about it, but I do listen to their music still and it just gets me mad that they are American's, they said what they wanted to say, and they got so much hate for it. Not everyone liked George Busch but God forbid when someone actually said something about it all hell broke loose. AND I've heard worse things about Obama than George. So..
Kaylee Johnston They were so amazing. The harmonies were haunting. I cried when they came on stage at a concert. Kanye West said ''George Bush hates black people" and his career grew. In my opinion, the backlash is because they are women who sung country music and living in the south myself people expect us to all think alike and be up for going to war. We are not all like that.
I came here because a famous person called Natalie Maines has the same primal zodiac sign as me and see if she has some similairities with myself. The one thing that stands out of this interview is how she hates injustice and the way she talks about it and staying strong in her believes no matter what everyb is saying, i have that too!! I like her! 😸Our primal zodiac sign is Tasmanian Devil btw.
I wish I knew of the Dixie Chicks when this was all going on. I'd go to one of those demonstrations and scream "Natalie, I LOVE YOU!" in to a megaphone while wearing my FUTK t-shirt. :D
stiras1 He also sings that horrible song something like "me'" and the song is all about him wanting to talk about himself. My ears bleed when that ''song'' comes on.
Well guess what! She was absolutelly right about the war. Of course she recevived no apology. The sad thing is that I really believe she was born to sing country. She has got he perfect voice for it. I am convinced she doesn't want to sing the genre because of the right wingers nutjobs that tend to follow country! Please go back to country music. Never mind the haters. I really like your voice, attitude, and .... oh yeah, bring the sisters along as well :).
It always stuns me how in America(and the world) if you are conservative it's perfectly acceptable to shout your beliefs from the rooftops(Aaron Lewis or Toby Keith for example) and let everyone know your opinion and if others dont like it...too bad, but if your Liberal you are supposed to keep your views/beliefs to yourself? You are supposed to be quiet and not make waves? Screw them. The Chicks deserve to voice their opinions. This isn't the 1800s . They don't need anyone telling them how they should think/behave. Good on you Natalie , if they don't like it...TOO BAD! (P.s. you look great as a brunette).
I LOVE Natalie! Always have, and always will!!! Her story about being welcomed into the fold rings a harmonious chord in my own life. F#CK THE HATERS NATALIE!!!
Why must people alway go to "gorgeous" when trying to compliment a woman they respect? She may be the most homely entertainer in the music industry. Why not "brilliant" or "fashionable?" Gorgeous to describe Natalie Maines is ridiculous.
3:22 As a bisexual from the rural south I definitely know this feeling. You think "Oh they accept me, they're not as bigoted as everyone says they are" But then you come out and you realize that no, they are that bigoted, they didn't accept you, they just accepted you when they thought you were straight.
because she told London she was ashamed that the sitting president (at the time)was from her home state of Texas... fans responded letting the country music industry know that, while they may love their art, they needed keep your politics private... especially abroad... everyone has the right to free speech but you have to be willing to accept that you speech might have consequences... especially if you are a public figure trading on your image. no one really cared what she thought until she said out loud at a concert in London...
Jeremy Bailey I agreed with what Natalie said about Bush, but you are entirely right. Freedom of speech does not equal freedom from any and all consequences. For some reason, everyone forgets this when they jump to the defense of their favorite celebrities.
its called freedom of speech bush did not give that to us our four fathers did.. it has been 11 yrs ppl need to get over it already.. she is human after all.. ik a proud to say im a fan and always will be.. hell i had my baby brother and sister over there and my best friend.. just cuz she was not a fan of bush doesnt mean she doesnt support r troops
I loved the Dixie Chicks and still do, but Natalie is right--after the vindication of winning a grammy for their last album, they had made their point and were wise to move on to other things. Natalie was absolutely right, of course: Bush had no more justification in invading Iraq than Hitler did in invading Poland!
Never really considered that Natalie (and the chicks in general) weren't conservative. I liked them so I guess I assumed they were liberal - but then given they were such huge country stars I can see how they would be assumed to be conservative. Natalie's comments at the end were very enlightening... though I'll miss her not belting out some country any time soon.
It takes an amazingly strong woman to say what she said and hold her ground. I love and enjoy country music and I am a liberal living in southern california - but country music and the majority of people in it are very close minded and sadly backwards in their thinking. natalie you did the right thing then and now. rock on girl.
Good for you Natalie Maines! ***** your so foolish, no matter what you say it comes down to the fact that she has a right to speak freely. America does tend to get into the business of countries we should stay out of, and she spoke her mind she never said anything negative about the soldiers either, and FYI look at where we currently are as a nation. Trillions in dept from unnecessary war and other spending. We have an awful president who gets mocked and ridiculed everyday and it's no big deal. So why was this?? I love country music more than anything and still adore these chicks! FYI before you call me out on being an awful citizen, know I'm a proud American and MP, Soldier In the U.S Army.
People made me sick with their responses to her comments about the former president. It was insane. The hatred and violence toward women who voice any opinion is fucking pathetic. I’m so happy all three women are doing well.
Country music made her a millionaire. and even through I am a liberal as well, we have to spoon feed people who don't agree with us. instead of shove it down their throats. I think the power of our voices and the power of music is so so precious to people and when you trash on one of their idols its like wtf? I am inspired by their comeback.
You have got to respect her. Her much debated statement turned out to be much more assertive as time has passed by. Hatemonger: Toby Keith and his hate-charged minions may have won the battle at the time with their ignorant witch-hunt, but in the scheme of things, she will be remembered as the heroine who exercised her right for free-speech and stood fearlessly in the face of adversity. In the end, Country music (which I love) will be remembered by cementing the same stereotypes they have been trying to get rid for a long time!
Toby Keith doesn't have any hate charged anything!!! He called it like it is, liberal agenda is the the thing that is ruined our great country!!! Read a Bible!!! Thanks
The Dixie Chicks were the best thing to come along in country music in years and then, after Maines said what my father, myself and my older son served and fought for her right to say (and her opinion was correct, BTW), they were ostracized from country radio and turned against by right wing "fans" who pretend they are all about the first amendment when in fact they are but only when it applies to them (just ask Trump). Just listen to how far down country music, if it can even be called that anymore, has gone since. It should just be called the crap that it is. So, they were the best thing to happen to country music and then their vilification was the absolute WORST thing to happen to country music. I won't mention any names but their talent is so head and shoulders far above anyone else in "country", and equal to anyone in modern music , that I for one will continue to listen and enjoy anything they produce, collectively or individually.
I'm not fond of her manly hair cut but man I LOVE Natalie! The Dixie Chicks were wonderful making great music. I stand with Natalie on her political beliefs as well. I'm outspoken when it comes to our Govt. Our constitution says "WE THE PEOPLE" not WE THE GOVT. they work for US not the other way around..
Country music hurts my ears makes me feel the way fingernails on chalk makes some other people feel. To me, it sounds like a whole lot of mournful wailing that- were it not accompanied by music- would just be melodic whinging. It's no different (to me) than hearing muslims singing quranic verses. HOWEVER, this girl's voice... It's touching, it's piercing, it's indescribably stark and beautiful. She's as bewitching as a modern day Stevie Nicks. I still don't like country music, but I love the magic that this girl makes when she sings.
Country music all sounds the same and it is a lot of whining. I find it booooring. I love the Dixie Chicks however and am a fan of Miranda Lambert. Natalie is lively and actually has something to say.
Comment 2. I served in the Special forces, there are exceptions of course, but no soldier wants to go to war, the prospect of killing or being killed is not appealing to say the least. I road in a transport with a group of soldiers, they were terrified, one voiced a common theme. He joined up after high school out of a loss of direction, to get some experience, food shelter paid for, he never expected to actually go to war. At the time I got a pissed off and admonished him, not for being afraid, but for wanting a free ride. A soldiers job is to fight for their country, what the hell was he thinking he was training for? Something I regret saying. They went their way I went mine, I hope they all made it, chances some did not.
Everyone says she should have a right to "free speech"! Well she exercised that right and learned a few things as a result of doing that. The majority of us can speak our minds without retribution and penalty, but when you have the platform they had, the price could be very high and it was a perfect example of "failing to put her brain in gear before engaging her mouth"! The management of the Chicks failed them big time by not giving the proper council on "staying in their lane"! I for one am not interested in the political position of entertainers, including actors, musicians, athletes, disk jockeys, etc.
I think it is truly amazing, these wonderful MIGHTY WOMAN STOOD UP AND SPOKE HOW THE FEEL AND FELT. Then they were burned and walked all over. But yet today, people can insult OUR PRESIDENT OUR GOVERNMENT AND IT IS ALLOWED, and no one is thrown out and abolished from work or there jobs. Maybe we should think of all the young woman they touched AND MADE BE STRONG WOMAN!! Always remember when you are pointing a finger at someone there is three pointing back at you!!
THAT is the point - she DID NOT use FREE SPEECH!!!!!! She attacked our President - from a foreign shore - on the eve of war!!! That is as close to treason as you can get!! If you do not have anything good to say - "SHUT UP AND SING" - but NEVER - and I mean NEVER attack a president from a foreign shore - of the ever of a war!!! NEVER!!! She will be forever known MORE for this - than her music!!! And that is a shame - she has a gorgeous voice - but obviously - NO BRAIN!!!!
"I made my bed, and I sleep like a baby With no regrets, and I don't mind saying It's a sad, sad story When a mother will teach her daughter That she ought to hate a perfect stranger And how in the world Can the words that I said Send somebody so over the edge That they'd write me a letter Saying that I better Shut up and sing Or my life will be over?" - The Dixie Chicks
These mean people are called trolls. They live in their mommy's basement. Or have no control in their life so they try to exercise it by being mean on the internet. I just read an article about them. I feel so sorry for them. I wish I could find them and give them a hug.
I don’t think the issue is whether you agree with or disagree with what she said. It is, after all, freedom of speech in the western world. To me, the painful issue is whether what she said in the time and place she said it was worth the disintegration of a really great group. I think she feels that it was worth it. I disagree with her. It also affected the lives of her band mates, roadies, support staff, etc. And, there are no more Dixie Chicks recordings after this period. The other thing I would say is that it’s a little bit deceptive and disingenuous of her to say that she thought that the country music industry and fans were accepting of her liberalism until they turned on her and proved to be the narrow-minded conservative stereotypes she had heard about. That’s just straight out B.S. because she was in no way a newbie to the country music industry. She grew up with a father who was one of THE best pedal steel country guitarists in the world and was well aware of her surroundings; enough to put forth the image of a wholesome blonde country girl image long enough to make millions of dollars until her faux pax. It’s funny because we’re supposed to separate the artist’s political opinions from their music, or acting in many cases. And yet, if we react negatively to their unsolicited public comments, we’re ignorant and narrow-minded. Nice double standard, Natalie. By saying that about narrow-mindedness, she’s just lashing out to punish the industry she estranged herself from. Artists can feel and say what the way they want. But there are consequences. In this case, I strongly believe that she should have expressed her political opinions in a forum that wouldn’t have taken the toll that it did. But she is who she is, so in that context of impulsivity or whatever one would call it, she was destined to do what she did. To me, it’s really a shame because that trio was superb in their artistry. And they are no more. The world lost something really special. And for that reason, I think that she made the mistake of a lifetime. Chemistry and success like that come around about as often as Haley’s Comet.
"...people seemed to be wanting you to change who you were" (1:09), in non-spineless English is "people criticized you." It's something that happens every time you take a stand, especially one as in-your-face as the Chicks did it.
dang, this style of hair doesn't really suit her imo, she is really pretty with longer hair for sure but that's just my opinion. and my opinion is basically invalid lol
I agree....Doesn't look like the Natalie that I've lusted over...not at all !! ..So now there are two of us with the same opinion..... That makes it valid...
let the rest of the world know that there were Americans who cared about international law, the truth, the welfare of non-Americans. That, you are not necessarily Cheney or Rumsfeld - people that many in the international community see as war criminals.
What the Democommies did to you Super Talents is just DISPICABLE . If you said that Today they would Cheer you . Pictures from Before and now show how it BROKE three BEAUTIFUL SOULS that Sing like Angles . I HATE DEMOCRATS and this is the Top of the list as to WHY. We MISS You and your Music
Cate Kincaid Why should they? Maybe it should be the opposite because, aren't country singers suppose to be about the little guy when Republicans couldn't give a shit about them and only care about corporations and the rich?
Joe M hahahaha you're an idiot if you think people don't pay to go see people who share the same outlook on the world and life and express it through the music their fans connect with. Must be a country music thing where the music is just noise to get wasted to and isn't meant to inspire and provoke thought. Smh lmao
I love the Chicks, always have always will. I'm an American looking forward to seeing them in London at Country to Country in March. Rock on Ladies!!!!!!!!
This woman is amazing…so smart, so gutsy, and with a voice that gives me chills. It doesn't hurt that she's got such a strong, centered presence, and gorgeous either. Yup, amazing woman.
Dixie Chicks.One of the best groups ever!!!Many female artists have written about motherhood..Chrissie Hynde comes to mind.Love you Natalie!!!
Congratulations Natalie for standing up for yourself and not backing down because of what other's think. In the 60's you would have been a hero. In the 1900's you would have been known as a pioneer. For people who don't know about our constitution, it's time to respect others and in order for our country to grow, we need to have diversity, change, people to speak up. Natalie is enormously talented and I hope she continues to have much success.
Well said 👏
Well said
To me, she is the group. She brings the deepness to the group. Her voice is powerful.
The Dixie Chicks made me like country music again. It is a shame that their presence in country music scene is not around anymore. I am a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Army and an OEF vet. They were right in saying what they said and every american should be able to say what they want without persecution from anybody. I am pissed that idiots in the country music industry were so damn scared about what people thought and shunned them in the first place and ruined a prolific band. Piss on them Natalie, say what you want.
+lastofthefinest same!, they are one of the few country artists I listen to. I mostly stick with 70s and 80s rock and Michael Jackson. What they play on country radio today is absolute garbage, this and the Dixie Chicks being banned are the reasons I stopped listening to the radio and play cds
That's freedom to say what you want Sgt off Roayl Dutch Army
ive never seen one military person publicly back the dixie chicks. not back then , not now. maybe you soldiers like invading countries
lastofthefinest nope wrong buddy. Could of used your platform to really help people instead she trashed the country. You and her are both idiots
@@budaustin6681 she spoke out against the then president not the country or people. She didn't trash anyone. It was only because it was said by a woman and in country music that anything was made of it.
I will follow Dixie Chicks no matter the genre but I really hope at some point they make it back to country music. I'm totally a country head I love these gals. I especially love Natalie and her courage.
I HATE EVERYONE who Killed Their CAREER ... they are a RARE combination RARE . I'm here for them !!!
That is cut is so cool! Thanks for being the woman you are!!!
I LOVE HER
I stood by her then and I am so happy she released her album "Mother". Rolling Stone gave it three stars, I give it four. :-)
Mish B Kimnno good show
I'd love to see her and Pink do a duet together. That would be so strong and powerful!
I was JUST thinking of that today. They are so similar. Good idea waiting to come to fruition.
Pink and the Dixie Chicks together would be amazing!
Laquasha Green How did she trash her country? Because she said she wasn’t for the war and crime and ashamed Bush is from Texas? News flash!!! The Iraq war was started on lies for the benefit of the few. That’s not bashing her country.
Also, you must not be a fan of Pink because she literally writes a song about Bush, bashing him. It’s called Dear Mr. President if you’d like to listen.
Kimmi is like to see you come down with corona virus
Everyone keeps asking if country music is ready to forgive her but the REAL question is are the chicks, especially Natalie, ready to forgive country music. They were vilified and hated and really thrown under the bus by everyone included fellow artists who did not stand up for them, country radio which helped in the boycott of their music and most of all the so called 'fans' who turned their backs on them because they decided to speak out against the Bush administration and it's determination to invade a country without merit. I genuinely hope from the bottom of my heart as a fan and someone who grew up on the Dixie Chicks that Natalie, Emily and Martie can forgive everyone and get back together sometime soon and start making their beautiful music again and we would all be privileged if they chose to do so.
fuck country radio and the horse it rode in on for what they did to those pretty girls ffffffffffffffuck them
+Nate Bauer Country radio today is absolute garbage. I'm tired of hearing about these non country idiots like Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, etc etc. This and the chicks being banned is one of the reasons I "shut down" my radio forever. I stick with my Dixie Chicks cds along with real country cds, 80s rock and Michael Jackson cds
Nate Bauer AAAAAA-DAMN-MEN!!!!
Absolutely. Those that claim they love the country and value the Constitution have turned their back on those that exercise those rights given to EVERYONE in those amendments. It is sad and hyprocritical!
Toby Keith is the biggest fucking scumbag hypocritical person in country music, bashes on Natalie for speaking her mind about the president then proceeds to write country songs directed at freedom and liberty, i never liked him and never will. He looks like genuine trailer trash that just got lucky.
good job Natalie, i love it that you stayed true even when so many people weren't! there are some of us that have never stopped loving your music and agree with you!
Way to go Natalie. You rocked and you rock on still. Wonderful human being regardless of where you came from and you opinions. It is all about the music. Thank you for your wonderful voice! From Australia (& I quite proudly bag our speedo toting Prime Minister at every given opportunity).
You all spoke out, BEAUTIFUL! I also agreed with you... Thank you for speaking up!!
#Time
I am happy for Singer #NatalieMaines And I give her my full #blessings Sincerely Always,Dave Minnesota
Why is it that people got bent out of shape for her talking about Bush but people make even worse remarks (racist remarks) against Obama?? No one makes a big deal out of people making fun of Obama!!
Because she is a woman... :/ And 2000s sucked...
You don’t speak trash about America in a foreign country and ......she insulted our intelligence by trying to say that FUTK didn’t mean what we thought it meant. She’s suppose to be an entertainer. I don’t want to hear about her politics.
Mizuka Young I agree with that. Bush’s father was even worse than he was I think. That family is so evil if you say one negative thing about them you’re dead. Thank God Bush Sr. is dead and gone and in hell now.
Nelix Sulu as bad as bush was Obama was 100x worse, still
Country musicians didn’t trash him on stage. That’s the difference. Figure it out
Ruth Hendrix I hardly consider Jon Bon Jovi country music, so thank you for proving point. As for love everyone why didn’t fat Natalie maines show love to our president??? Should we have loved hitler? Would that have helped? You liberals are the ones that go out of your way to spew hate!!! Lady I don’t hate you but I hate your bullshit ideas. Every time liberalism, socialism, communism is tried it fails.wake up try to use the rain that god gave you.
Love Natalie..She stands for what she believes,where most people stand for NOTHING..Great entertainer and fabulous singer..
Natalie, you have been an inspiration to me, thank you.
Love a woman who puts ethics, morals, beliefs and honesty first!
🇺🇸 ALL MY RESPECT
I agree with what she said 100%
Love how things changed!!!
While I don’t agree for any American entertainers to criticize the United States on foreign soil, and that being said, she has one of the best voices I have ever heard!!! The world does not need to be deprived of it!!!!!!
im watching this exactly seven years later........
Return Or No Return, Dixie Chicks & Natalie Maine will always be remembered...
God Bless Natalie for having the gumption to exercise her First Amendment Rights! While I agree with her opinion, it just shows how much the "system" can bring you down if you let it. Keep on keep'in on Nat!
Love her!
She is smart, sassy, and gorgeous!
I'm still kind of upset that the Dixie Chicks split up. I mean not to the point of crying every night about it, but I do listen to their music still and it just gets me mad that they are American's, they said what they wanted to say, and they got so much hate for it. Not everyone liked George Busch but God forbid when someone actually said something about it all hell broke loose.
AND I've heard worse things about Obama than George. So..
Kaylee Johnston They were so amazing. The harmonies were haunting. I cried when they came on stage at a concert. Kanye West said ''George Bush hates black people" and his career grew. In my opinion, the backlash is because they are women who sung country music and living in the south myself people expect us to all think alike and be up for going to war. We are not all like that.
***** What? The two sisters?
***** Really! I'll go check it out then! I would love love love to go to a concert.
That's because what they say about Obama is TRUE!!
+Alana Mcgill They who...pray tell?
Brave woman, amazing singer/songwriter, smart and talented! And with all her haters...? Well small and less than smart people :)
I came here because a famous person called Natalie Maines has the same primal zodiac sign as me and see if she has some similairities with myself. The one thing that stands out of this interview is how she hates injustice and the way she talks about it and staying strong in her believes no matter what everyb is saying, i have that too!! I like her! 😸Our primal zodiac sign is Tasmanian Devil btw.
I wish I knew of the Dixie Chicks when this was all going on. I'd go to one of those demonstrations and scream "Natalie, I LOVE YOU!" in to a megaphone while wearing my FUTK t-shirt. :D
***** Totally! Who sings "We'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way"? If I was American... I'd be like "Hey dude... speak for yourself!"
stiras1 He also sings that horrible song something like "me'" and the song is all about him wanting to talk about himself. My ears bleed when that ''song'' comes on.
So he has a big ego... Shocker! :P
+stiras1 lol it's ironic I like them both. I'm not a political guy, but I support our military. Both of them are good songwriters
she wouldn't care if you were alive yo'.
absolutely beautiful and amazingly talented
Fans are fickle. Shake it off. I'm glad you're back.
Im a fan love your voice
Well guess what! She was absolutelly right about the war. Of course she recevived no apology.
The sad thing is that I really believe she was born to sing country. She has got he perfect voice for it. I am convinced she doesn't want to sing the genre because of the right wingers nutjobs that tend to follow country!
Please go back to country music. Never mind the haters. I really like your voice, attitude, and .... oh yeah, bring the sisters along as well :).
I agree! Perfect voice and sassy!
I'm sure they're going to find those weapons of mass destruction someday!
I agree....
Definitely! Can't wait til thier new album release on July 17. Love thier new single Gaslighter.
It always stuns me how in America(and the world) if you are conservative it's perfectly acceptable to shout your beliefs from the rooftops(Aaron Lewis or Toby Keith for example) and let everyone know your opinion and if others dont like it...too bad, but if your Liberal you are supposed to keep your views/beliefs to yourself? You are supposed to be quiet and not make waves? Screw them. The Chicks deserve to voice their opinions. This isn't the 1800s . They don't need anyone telling them how they should think/behave. Good on you Natalie , if they don't like it...TOO BAD! (P.s. you look great as a brunette).
Thank you Natalie for saying the truth. Time proved you right!
Bullshit! Time did not prove her right. A misguided change of policy changed a situation.
I LOVE Natalie! Always have, and always will!!!
Her story about being welcomed into the fold rings a harmonious chord in my own life.
F#CK THE HATERS NATALIE!!!
wow she is absolutely gorgeous!!
Sarcasm, right??
Why must people alway go to "gorgeous" when trying to compliment a woman they respect? She may be the most homely entertainer in the music industry. Why not "brilliant" or "fashionable?" Gorgeous to describe Natalie Maines is ridiculous.
If a 1998 Justin Timberlake wearing mascara is gorgeous, sure.
3:22 As a bisexual from the rural south I definitely know this feeling. You think "Oh they accept me, they're not as bigoted as everyone says they are" But then you come out and you realize that no, they are that bigoted, they didn't accept you, they just accepted you when they thought you were straight.
TheDude4077 It sounds like a horrible situation. Too bad you can’t move to a more progressive state like New York.
Seems legit
I obviously don't know what happened saying this but still y is there so much hate towards such an adorable and awesome person?!
+Kero Echos That's only by the knuckle draggers.
because she told London she was ashamed that the sitting president (at the time)was from her home state of Texas... fans responded letting the country music industry know that, while they may love their art, they needed keep your politics private... especially abroad... everyone has the right to free speech but you have to be willing to accept that you speech might have consequences... especially if you are a public figure trading on your image. no one really cared what she thought until she said out loud at a concert in London...
Jeremy Bailey I agreed with what Natalie said about Bush, but you are entirely right. Freedom of speech does not equal freedom from any and all consequences. For some reason, everyone forgets this when they jump to the defense of their favorite celebrities.
@@yolandaponkers1581 that's only because it was a woman in country music who expressed an opinion.
What were her “remarks” that they are talking about?
I love Natalie. I love The Dixie Chicks. #LongTimeGone Watching from London, the scene of their crime.
Natalie is so fucking beautiful and talented
Love her. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
its called freedom of speech bush did not give that to us our four fathers did.. it has been 11 yrs ppl need to get over it already.. she is human after all.. ik a proud to say im a fan and always will be.. hell i had my baby brother and sister over there and my best friend.. just cuz she was not a fan of bush doesnt mean she doesnt support r troops
I really hope they do come back.
I loved the Dixie Chicks and still do, but Natalie is right--after the vindication of winning a grammy for their last album, they had made their point and were wise to move on to other things. Natalie was absolutely right, of course: Bush had no more justification in invading Iraq than Hitler did in invading Poland!
I bet you they could come back now...she was right the whole time
Sam iAM and they did 😏 they released a new single last month and the album comes out may 1
Shut up earthlinked. Natalie is amazing, she stood up for what she thought was right. Good for you natalie! I support you!
Never really considered that Natalie (and the chicks in general) weren't conservative. I liked them so I guess I assumed they were liberal - but then given they were such huge country stars I can see how they would be assumed to be conservative. Natalie's comments at the end were very enlightening... though I'll miss her not belting out some country any time soon.
At the end of the interview, did she diss country music fans?
I love her...I wish the reporter would have asked her more about her current work instead of rehashing history
It takes an amazingly strong woman to say what she said and hold her ground. I love and enjoy country music and I am a liberal living in southern california - but country music and the majority of people in it are very close minded and sadly backwards in their thinking.
natalie you did the right thing then and now. rock on girl.
Umm... They're best known for the first album natalie was on, "Wide Open Spaces"
love strong people
Well said !
Good for you Natalie Maines! ***** your so foolish, no matter what you say it comes down to the fact that she has a right to speak freely. America does tend to get into the business of countries we should stay out of, and she spoke her mind she never said anything negative about the soldiers either, and FYI look at where we currently are as a nation. Trillions in dept from unnecessary war and other spending. We have an awful president who gets mocked and ridiculed everyday and it's no big deal. So why was this?? I love country music more than anything and still adore these chicks! FYI before you call me out on being an awful citizen, know I'm a proud American and MP, Soldier In the U.S Army.
These days everybody probably don't have a mother, and some of them have two mothers. May GOD have mercy on the people of this generation.
Free speech is for everyone! People had the right to show their feelings about what she said just as much as she had the right to speak her mind.
I have been lucky enough to have seen the chicks 3 times . Would love to rock with them again
Is that Tracy Ullman?
I was just thinking the same exact thing!
She looks like Marcie from Married with Children.
What an amazing role model!
Good questions!
People made me sick with their responses to her comments about the former president. It was insane. The hatred and violence toward women who voice any opinion is fucking pathetic. I’m so happy all three women are doing well.
Dixie Chicks reunite pretty please! I love Natalie! I stopped listening to country music after what happened to the Dixie Chicks!
Country music made her a millionaire. and even through I am a liberal as well, we have to spoon feed people who don't agree with us. instead of shove it down their throats. I think the power of our voices and the power of music is so so precious to people and when you trash on one of their idols its like wtf? I am inspired by their comeback.
The only up side to Natalies' comments were that us fans in the uk got a mini tour ;-)
Not all of your country fans felt the same way. You have loyal ones that share your views.
You have got to respect her. Her much debated statement turned out to be much more assertive as time has passed by. Hatemonger: Toby Keith and his hate-charged minions may have won the battle at the time with their ignorant witch-hunt, but in the scheme of things, she will be remembered as the heroine who exercised her right for free-speech and stood fearlessly in the face of adversity. In the end, Country music (which I love) will be remembered by cementing the same stereotypes they have been trying to get rid for a long time!
+MindfulJoy I respect her and I don't respect country music anymore for what they did to this group
She is basically a Anti-American!!! Unbelievable
Toby Keith doesn't have any hate charged anything!!! He called it like it is, liberal agenda is the the thing that is ruined our great country!!! Read a Bible!!! Thanks
The Dixie Chicks were the best thing to come along in country music in years and then, after Maines said what my father, myself and my older son served and fought for her right to say (and her opinion was correct, BTW), they were ostracized from country radio and turned against by right wing "fans" who pretend they are all about the first amendment when in fact they are but only when it applies to them (just ask Trump). Just listen to how far down country music, if it can even be called that anymore, has gone since. It should just be called the crap that it is. So, they were the best thing to happen to country music and then their vilification was the absolute WORST thing to happen to country music. I won't mention any names but their talent is so head and shoulders far above anyone else in "country", and equal to anyone in modern music , that I for one will continue to listen and enjoy anything they produce, collectively or individually.
Al Dawson Right. There’s some real garbage out now like Carrie Underwood and just about everyone else. Yet people eat it up.
Dixie Chick serious! Love them!
Hi, I'm Natalie Maines. I sing like an angel. What's your thing?
I'm not fond of her manly hair cut but man I LOVE Natalie! The Dixie Chicks were wonderful making great music. I stand with Natalie on her political beliefs as well. I'm outspoken when it comes to our Govt. Our constitution says "WE THE PEOPLE" not WE THE GOVT. they work for US not the other way around..
Country music hurts my ears makes me feel the way fingernails on chalk makes some other people feel. To me, it sounds like a whole lot of mournful wailing that- were it not accompanied by music- would just be melodic whinging. It's no different (to me) than hearing muslims singing quranic verses.
HOWEVER, this girl's voice... It's touching, it's piercing, it's indescribably stark and beautiful. She's as bewitching as a modern day Stevie Nicks. I still don't like country music, but I love the magic that this girl makes when she sings.
Razar Campbell
I reckon they're Rock and Roll Bluegrass.
Thought they were Appalachian.
Not Texans.
Country music all sounds the same and it is a lot of whining. I find it booooring. I love the Dixie Chicks however and am a fan of Miranda Lambert. Natalie is lively and actually has something to say.
Comment 2. I served in the Special forces, there are exceptions of course, but no soldier wants to go to war, the prospect of killing or being killed is not appealing to say the least. I road in a transport with a group of soldiers, they were terrified, one voiced a common theme. He joined up after high school out of a loss of direction, to get some experience, food shelter paid for, he never expected to actually go to war. At the time I got a pissed off and admonished him, not for being afraid, but for wanting a free ride. A soldiers job is to fight for their country, what the hell was he thinking he was training for? Something I regret saying. They went their way I went mine, I hope they all made it, chances some did not.
Why did she cut her hair so short. She was a very pretty women. Why cut off such beautiful hair.
+butterfing787 She doesn't need it.
Everyone says she should have a right to "free speech"! Well she exercised that right and learned a few things as a result of doing that. The majority of us can speak our minds without retribution and penalty, but when you have the platform they had, the price could be very high and it was a perfect example of "failing to put her brain in gear before engaging her mouth"! The management of the Chicks failed them big time by not giving the proper council on "staying in their lane"! I for one am not interested in the political position of entertainers, including actors, musicians, athletes, disk jockeys, etc.
I think it is truly amazing, these wonderful MIGHTY WOMAN STOOD UP AND SPOKE HOW THE FEEL AND FELT. Then they were burned and walked all over. But yet today, people can insult OUR PRESIDENT OUR GOVERNMENT AND IT IS ALLOWED, and no one is thrown out and abolished from work or there jobs.
Maybe we should think of all the young woman they touched AND MADE BE STRONG WOMAN!!
Always remember when you are pointing a finger at someone there is three pointing back at you!!
So, who was being gaslighted? What happened on the Nautalee and who's the other babe??
THAT is the point - she DID NOT use FREE SPEECH!!!!!! She attacked our President - from a foreign shore - on the eve of war!!! That is as close to treason as you can get!! If you do not have anything good to say - "SHUT UP AND SING" - but NEVER - and I mean NEVER attack a president from a foreign shore - of the ever of a war!!! NEVER!!! She will be forever known MORE for this - than her music!!! And that is a shame - she has a gorgeous voice - but obviously - NO BRAIN!!!!
"I made my bed, and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets, and I don't mind saying
It's a sad, sad story
When a mother will teach her daughter
That she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world
Can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they'd write me a letter
Saying that I better
Shut up and sing
Or my life will be over?" - The Dixie Chicks
Fair play to Natalie.
What's with the haircut???
Timmy Bellamy it suits her
She looks like Marcie from Married with Children.
Laquasha Green that’s kinda rude
These mean people are called trolls. They live in their mommy's basement. Or have no control in their life so they try to exercise it by being mean on the internet. I just read an article about them. I feel so sorry for them. I wish I could find them and give them a hug.
Natalie's always been beautiful
@Laquasha Green they're all doing just fine with their choices. worry about your own, busybody
@Laquasha Green You replied to me, idiot. Learn to spell next time, fucking moron.
I was just thinking the same exact thing!
I don’t think the issue is whether you agree with or disagree with what she said. It is, after all, freedom of speech in the western world. To me, the painful issue is whether what she said in the time and place she said it was worth the disintegration of a really great group. I think she feels that it was worth it. I disagree with her. It also affected the lives of her band mates, roadies, support staff, etc. And, there are no more Dixie Chicks recordings after this period. The other thing I would say is that it’s a little bit deceptive and disingenuous of her to say that she thought that the country music industry and fans were accepting of her liberalism until they turned on her and proved to be the narrow-minded conservative stereotypes she had heard about. That’s just straight out B.S. because she was in no way a newbie to the country music industry. She grew up with a father who was one of THE best pedal steel country guitarists in the world and was well aware of her surroundings; enough to put forth the image of a wholesome blonde country girl image long enough to make millions of dollars until her faux pax. It’s funny because we’re supposed to separate the artist’s political opinions from their music, or acting in many cases. And yet, if we react negatively to their unsolicited public comments, we’re ignorant and narrow-minded. Nice double standard, Natalie. By saying that about narrow-mindedness, she’s just lashing out to punish the industry she estranged herself from. Artists can feel and say what the way they want. But there are consequences. In this case, I strongly believe that she should have expressed her political opinions in a forum that wouldn’t have taken the toll that it did. But she is who she is, so in that context of impulsivity or whatever one would call it, she was destined to do what she did. To me, it’s really a shame because that trio was superb in their artistry. And they are no more. The world lost something really special. And for that reason, I think that she made the mistake of a lifetime. Chemistry and success like that come around about as often as Haley’s Comet.
Truth^
すごくよかったね！
"...people seemed to be wanting you to change who you were" (1:09), in non-spineless English is "people criticized you." It's something that happens every time you take a stand, especially one as in-your-face as the Chicks did it.
I'll apologize now. You were right . I'm sorry.
dang, this style of hair doesn't really suit her imo, she is really pretty with longer hair for sure but that's just my opinion. and my opinion is basically invalid lol
I agree....Doesn't look like the Natalie that I've lusted over...not at all !! ..So now there are two of us with the same opinion..... That makes it valid...
No homophobe, it makes her look like a lesbian.
What’s up Nathan maines oh I got it wrong couldn’t tell 😂
The same people that hated you for your comments now hate traitor George Bush. Go figure. I love you Natalie. You did good.
She is worth 50 million dollars, if she is such a liberal then she should give 49 million of that away.
My admiration for a person could never be changed or altered by their disapproval of a shitty president
let the rest of the world know that there were Americans who cared about international law, the truth, the welfare of non-Americans. That, you are not necessarily Cheney or Rumsfeld - people that many in the international community see as war criminals.
What the Democommies did to you Super Talents is just DISPICABLE . If you said that Today they would Cheer you . Pictures from Before and now show how it BROKE three BEAUTIFUL SOULS that Sing like Angles . I HATE DEMOCRATS and this is the Top of the list as to WHY. We MISS You and your Music
Jim Woodard Dude! It was CONSERVATIVE people that shit on her!
Lesson of the day. If you are a country singer and you are a liberal, keep your mouth shut when it comes to politics.
Cate Kincaid Why should they? Maybe it should be the opposite because, aren't country singers suppose to be about the little guy when Republicans couldn't give a shit about them and only care about corporations and the rich?
Just like a Conservative in Hollywood.
Joe M hahahaha you're an idiot if you think people don't pay to go see people who share the same outlook on the world and life and express it through the music their fans connect with. Must be a country music thing where the music is just noise to get wasted to and isn't meant to inspire and provoke thought. Smh lmao