NASHVILLLE, Tenn., May 22 (UPI) -- It appears the war U.S. country radio stations mounted against the politically outspoken Dixie Chicks has not abated in the least. | I do believe the Chicks fired the first shot |
The band is promoting "Taking the Long Way," its first album since Natalie Maines told a London audience in 2003 she was ashamed to be from the same state as U.S. President George Bush. The comment sparked a radio boycott of the group's music.
Although the album hits stores Tuesday, the first two singles from the album are not getting widespread airplay, Billboard.com reported Monday. The first single, "Not Ready to Make Nice," only peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the second single, "Everybody Knows," is moving downward after its peak at No. 48. | Well, they did say they wanted to appeal to a small group of fans. Looks like they've succeeded. |
WKIS FM in Miami reported it pulled "Not Ready to Make Nice" due to listener complaints after only one week. The program director at KUBL/KKAT in Salt Lake City told Billboard he was angered by its "self-indulgent and selfish lyrics." Neither the Chicks or their label, Columbia Records, would speak to Billboard for its article. | I'd put Columbia Records on a suicide watch |
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