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.