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Two members of the Dixie Chicks — minus lead singer Natalie Maines — are preparing to release a new album this year. According to CMT.com, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison are working on a project to be released on Columbia Records. However, Lloyd Maines, Natalie's father, tells CMT.com that the three girls are "definitely still an entity." He says the sisters are "cutting some demos" and that Natalie recorded "a little something with them" about a year ago.The Associated Press...Read Full Story

You are here: Home » Pop Culture » Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Tom Milson in Pop Culture | Twitter: @ | Fly is the latest release from Dixie Chicks, and I can only think of one word to describe it… AWESOME! It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song...Read Full Story

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Despite a combined sales total that tops 25 million albums and fame that can turn off-the-cuff comments into political firestorms, Dixie Chicks Emily Robison and Martie Maguire aren't relying on their past achievements to drive sales of their new project, Court Yard Hounds.Instead, the sisters and their label, Columbia, say they're treating the act -- whose self-titled album is out Tuesday (May 4) -- like a whole new entity. But some of the deals they're striking would...Read Full Story

Country rocker Charlie Robison didn't have to retreat to a cabin in the hills or listen to old records to find inspiration for his new album, "Beautiful Day."He found it in his collapsing marriage to Dixie Chick Emily Robison."We decided we were getting a divorce on the day I was in the studio cutting," Robison said recently. "It wasn't a look back on divorce or looking forward at what it could be. It was actually what was going on at the time."The couple split in 2008 after nine years...Read Full Story

Two of the three members of the Dixie Chicks, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, have put together a side project called Court Yard Hounds and their upcoming album includes a dramatic song about a gay son who comes out to his intolerant father.  The two talked about the song with CMT: "This song's bluegrassy intro is from the point of view of a disenfranchised young man. The rest of the song, as it shifts into rocker mode, describes the narrow viewpoint of his angry father. The lyrics...Read Full Story

Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of The Dixie Chicks are releasing new music under the moniker Court Yard Hounds. The Court Yard Hounds profoundly evocative songs tell stories woven into melodies that are both individual and universal. Robison is the lead vocalist and primary writer on most of the tracks, although Maguire takes over the lead on her own solo composition, "Gracefully". The new music spans sounds of folk, country, rock and Americana and includes a collaboration with Jakob Dylan...Read Full Story

The Dixie Chicks, The Eagles and country star Keith Urban will join forces for a month-long stadium tour. The AP reports the first Dixie Chicks show with the Eagles will take place in Toronto on June 8. The two rock acts will be joined by Urban in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dixies are Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire. The triple bill will continue on to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago, and wrap with the Dixie Chicks and The Eagles only at the last two dates...Read Full Story

The 'Dixie Chicks' are back!  The group hasn't released a new album since their successful 2006 album, 'Taking the Long Way.'  Fans feared the end of the 'Dixie Chicks,' when Martie Maguire and Emily Robison formed a new group without lead singer Natalie Maines, called 'Court Yard Hounds.'  Fear not! Their tour begins in Toronto on June 8, 2010.  The Eagles and Keith Urban will also be joining them.  No word yet on whether the group will start recording new music anytime soon.  [Left to...Read Full Story

Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of The Dixie Chicks are releasing new music under the moniker Court Yard Hounds. The Court Yard Hounds profoundly evocative songs tell stories woven into melodies that are both individual and universal. Robison is the lead vocalist and primary writer on most of the tracks, although Maguire takes over the lead on her own solo composition, "Gracefully". The new music spans sounds of folk, country, rock and Americana and includes a collaboration with Jakob Dylan...Read Full Story

Former Dixie Chicks front-woman Natalie Maines is back behind the microphone with the Beach Boys Cover “God Only Knows.” The song will air on HBO’s Big Love finale on March 20th. It will also be available on iTunes on March 15th.You can listen to the song here on People.com.Got some country music gossip and don’t wanna be a tattle tale? Email me, Tawny Tucker, Tawny@countrymusictattletale.comRead Full Story