The Dixie Chicks changed its name last week, over concerns that it is offensive. We want to meet this moment read a statement on the country music group’s website. Now known as The Chicks, Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer are the best-selling female band in the United States. That information comes the Recording Industry Association of America. They have won the Recording Academy’s top award, a Grammy, 13 times. Dixie is a traditional name for the southern part of the country, especially the rebel states during the Civil War.
Title: American Country Band Drops Dixie From its Name
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Maines and Emily Strayer are the best-selling female band in the United States.</span> <span data-start-time='29479' data-end-time='36438'>That information comes the Recording Industry Association of America.</span> <span data-start-time='36438' data-end-time='43854'>They have won the Recording Academy’s top award, a Grammy, 13 times.</span> <span data-start-time='43854' data-end-time='49771'>Dixie is a traditional name for the southern part of the country, especially the rebel states during the Civil War.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div 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