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bandito · 05-22-2003, 08:48 PM

VEGAS (AP) -- Many country music fans aren't ready to forgive the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines for comments critical of President Bush: Voters rejected the group's nominations for three Academy of Country Music Awards and the audience booed the mention of their name.

Presenter Vince Gill urged the audience at Wednesday night's show to "Stop it, stop it." He added: "You know who gets blessed when you forgive — you."

Maines has been in the country music doghouse since she told a London audience on March 10, before the start of the war in Iraq, that "we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."

The night was much better for two of the academy's most successful artists. Alan Jackson won album of the year for "Drive" as well as a video honor, and Brooks & Dunn were the top vocal duo. Brooks & Dunn extended their collection of ACMs to a record 17. Jackson's tally rose to 11.
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Toby Keith led this year's nominations with eight and avoided a second shutout by being named entertainer of the year. By the time his name was announced, he had left the venue.

The show repeatedly saluted the armed forces. The audience erupted in cheers for three freed POWs of the Iraq war who were invited on stage — Chief Warrant Officer Ronald Young Jr., from Fort Hood, Texas; and Pvt. 1st Class Patrick Miller and Spc. Shoshana Johnson, both from Fort Bliss, Texas.

Lonestar sang a new version of "I'm Already Home" dedicated to the troops.

Kenny Chesney picked up two major awards — male vocalist of the year and record of the year for "The Good Stuff," ending a six-year drought since he was named new male vocalist in 1997.

Martina McBride was named female vocalist for the second straight year.

"I've spent 11 years sitting out in the audience hearing other names called. It's just an amazing feeling to have it finally be your name," she said.

Rascal Flatts won their second and third ACMs as group of the year and for the song "I'm Movin' On," written by Phillip Brian White and David Vincent Williams.

Joe Nichols, who is touring with Jackson, won new male vocalist. New female vocalist honors in the male-dominated awards went to Kellie Coffey. Canada's Emerson Drive was the top new duo or group.

The Dixie Chicks were a late addition, performing by satellite from their hometown of Austin, Texas.

Maines sat silently as Emily Robison briefly introduced the song.

The boos erupted when Gill named the Dixie Chicks among nominees for entertainer of the year. Gill said afterward that the reaction was more subdued than at last month's Flameworthy Awards. "It was a pretty volatile crowd that time. This one wasn't so bad," he said.

It didn't seem that way to host Reba McEntire.

"It was a pretty big negative response. I don't think it's over," she said after the program.

The show, televised by CBS, was presented from Las Vegas this year for the first time in the event's 38-year history and McEntire managed to get both the Chicks and Las Vegas in her opening monologue.

"Everybody here loves to gamble," she said during an opening monologue. "They're backstage right now checking the latest odds on the Dixie Chicks playing the Bush family reunion.

Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

DarleneIllyria · 05-22-2003, 11:31 PM

I forgot to ask this in the other thread, but what song did they perform?

I support the Chicks. Natalie spoke her mind, and she has a right to do that. It wasn't like she said she was so ashamed of him, she's gonna take a gun and blow his brains out. The crowd and all the other people just need to get over it, imo. It's done now, it's in the past. Forgive and forget. Damn, they've been through hell these past few months. On that 20/20 (?) Emily mentioned they were getting threats and people were coming by their house and destroying some of their property, it was something like that. I know they prob. have bodyguards with them at all times now, but still it's gotta be rough for them.

About the whole F U T K shirt, I'll admit that prob. didn't improve matters any. The ones that are disgusted at the Chicks are prob. even more disgusted with them and the ones that stuck by them with the Bush comment might've thought the shirt was immature.

To be honest with you, I'm not sure if they will ever come back again. Before the controversy w/ the Bush comment, they were really on top of things. They were winning awards right and left and had a ton of fans. I don't know if they will ever come back to the top. The next cd they release might be good quality wise, but might not sell that great. It's sad if that does happen, they are really talented. They are the only artists that the cds kept getting better and better. I'm talking about the Natalie Maine years, btw. Wide Open Spaces was good. Fly was even better. Home topped Fly and WOS.

This post is jmo, btw.

Tuesday Weld · 05-22-2003, 11:32 PM

The Dixie Chicks were never any good,as far as I'm concerned.And now,they've made fools of themselves.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 05-22-2003, 11:34 PM

That is so sad!!!!!!!!!! They need to get over that! It was......HOW long ago? If they performed Landslide and got booed I think that's just wrong because even tho I dont like much country music that's one of the songs that I LOVE! They should have won something, after being number one on the charts and everything!!

fr00ti · 05-22-2003, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
I forgot to ask this in the other thread, but what song did they perform?

I support the Chicks. Natalie spoke her mind, and she has a right to do that. It wasn't like she said she was so ashamed of him, she's gonna take a gun and blow his brains out. The crowd and all the other people just need to get over it, imo. It's done now, it's in the past. Forgive and forget. Damn, they've been through hell these past few months. On that 20/20 (?) Emily mentioned they were getting threats and people were coming by their house and destroying some of their property, it was something like that. I know they prob. have bodyguards with them at all times now, but still it's gotta be rough for them.

About the whole F U T K shirt, I'll admit that prob. didn't improve matters any. The ones that are disgusted at the Chicks are prob. even more disgusted with them and the ones that stuck by them with the Bush comment might've thought the shirt was immature.

To be honest with you, I'm not sure if they will ever come back again. Before the controversy w/ the Bush comment, they were really on top of things. They were winning awards right and left and had a ton of fans. I don't know if they will ever come back to the top. The next cd they release might be good quality wise, but might not sell that great. It's sad if that does happen, they are really talented. They are the only artists that the cds kept getting better and better. I'm talking about the Natalie Maine years, btw. Wide Open Spaces was good. Fly was even better. Home topped Fly and WOS.

This post is jmo, btw.

I agree with every word you said. And they performed "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)", their next single.

DarleneIllyria · 05-23-2003, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by MaRtInA_GuRL

I agree with every word you said. And they performed "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)", their next single.

Thanks for answering my question.

Three'sCompanyrules · 05-23-2003, 02:38 AM

I like the Dixie Chicks music, but I don't really like them personaly, especialy Natalie Maines. I support Toby Keith on his decisions, and he is a person that I wouldn't want to be mad at me. The Dixie Chicks are free to express themselves, I have no problem with that, even though I don't agree with it. I have no Idea what Natalie is thinking, but the things she says just keep getting her, Emily and Marty in more heat with fans and fellow singers. I feel sorry for Emily and Marty, becuase they really haven't said anything and Natalie is the one getting them on the fans bad side imo.

DarleneIllyria · 05-23-2003, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by Three'sCompanyrules
I have no Idea what Natalie is thinking, but the things she says just keep getting her, Emily and Marty in more heat with fans and fellow singers. I feel sorry for Emily and Marty, becuase they really haven't said anything and Natalie is the one getting them on the fans bad side imo.

That's what my mom says. She feels sorry for E and M, too. I think it was Emily talking about how people were destroying some of her property. I would really like to know what they think of this. On that 20/20 thing it didn't sound like they were pissed at N. Of course, being on tv, could they actually admit what they were truly thinking? It's like a murder in a way. If a person killed somebody and a reporter gets in the person's face and asks if he/she killed the person, would the person actually admit that they killed the person? No way. Maybe E and M aren't pissed at all at N, but maybe they are pissed. Maybe E and M just acted like they weren't pissed on that special, but maybe the fur is flying behind the scenes.

Three'sCompanyrules · 05-23-2003, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny

That's what my mom says. She feels sorry for E and M, too. I think it was Emily talking about how people were destroying some of her property. I would really like to know what they think of this. On that 20/20 thing it didn't sound like they were pissed at N. Of course, being on tv, could they actually admit what they were truly thinking? It's like a murder in a way. If a person killed somebody and a reporter gets in the person's face and asks if he/she killed the person, would the person actually admit that they killed the person? No way. Maybe E and M aren't pissed at all at N, but maybe they are pissed. Maybe E and M just acted like they weren't pissed on that special, but maybe the fur is flying behind the scenes.

I would like to know what Emily and Marty think of it to, on the 20/20 show they seem to be supportive of Natalie, but kind of quiet at the same time, I would think that they aren't very happy about all the threats and things, but who knows. Now people threatining them and doing damage to there property, are going way to far, and they are at a worse level than the Dixie Chicks, the Dixie Chicks didn't commit a crime, they made two dumb statements, but its the people doing the treatining and the damage are the ones that are cowards and commiting the crimes. I have the Dixie Chicks Home CD, and yes I'm very upset at the Dixie Chicks and I could have easily done away with that CD, but that would be a waste of my money, so will put them on hold until all of this, and hopefully soon blows over, Ii'm mad at them now, but I'm sure as time goes by, I will think less of it, adn listen to there music like I always have.

sara · 05-23-2003, 03:58 AM

What gets me mad is that celebrities think they are the only ones who have freedom of speech. The fans have the right to boo whomever they wish. That is their freedom of speech.

*Mogwai* · 05-23-2003, 02:33 PM

It's silly that people are making such a big deal over it....Many people have said the same things that Natalie has and much worse. I realize that it's because of the Dixie Chicks main audience but they should get over it.

bandito · 05-23-2003, 08:31 PM

Natalie certanly has a right to her opinion, but being of celebrity status in the public eye, it wasn't the brightest thing to say.

~Tropical Punch 19~ · 05-23-2003, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
I forgot to ask this in the other thread, but what song did they perform?

I support the Chicks. Natalie spoke her mind, and she has a right to do that. It wasn't like she said she was so ashamed of him, she's gonna take a gun and blow his brains out. The crowd and all the other people just need to get over it, imo. It's done now, it's in the past. Forgive and forget. Damn, they've been through hell these past few months. On that 20/20 (?) Emily mentioned they were getting threats and people were coming by their house and destroying some of their property, it was something like that. I know they prob. have bodyguards with them at all times now, but still it's gotta be rough for them.

It's not what they said it's where they said it. Though I don't agree with what Natalie said everyone is entilted to their own opinon, that's one of foundations America was built on. Howeevr, (this is a BIG howeevr) I do not think she should have said what she said in London. It would be one thing to say it in America, but in another counrtry? Their comment made it seem like American's (or some) don't support their leaders,and even if they don't it still puts a shame on America. I mean seriously it's like putting down your country. When speaking to other countries you need to have confidence in your own country, or else it makes you look bad, unpolitical, and makes you appear like you don't care if they try to take over your own ountry because you think it stinks.

Bonnie Raitt · 05-24-2003, 12:18 AM

I have a lot of respect for Natalie for speaking her mind. It takes a lot of guts for someone to do that because obviously it can have a very negative effect. I think that now that the war is over (or at least for the most part) and those comments were made months ago, it should be dropped and forgotten. Not to mention the fact it was one comment at a concert, not at an awards show or even televised. People should focus on the chicks for their amazing music, and if they don't like the music then don't say anything. But being booed is just immature.

Kitt · 05-24-2003, 01:41 AM

I haven't closely followed this controversy so I don't know who's mad at whom and why. But the other Dixie Chicks knew Natalie was wearing that shirt. I doubt they were upset by it. Toby Keith insulted Natalie and she's not taking it lying down. It seems that her band members and crew are proudlysupporting her. Just so you all know, they weren't booed in Austin, which is where they played their song. They were beemed via sattelite for the Academy program in Las Vegas. Some in the Las Vegas crowd booed them. Although, I watched the show and it didn't sound like much of a ruckus to me.

Some are talking about how the Dixie Chicks are losing or will lose sales and popularity due to all of this. I don't know if that's true, but I think it's admirable that they stick up for their beliefs. Especially since they know that they could lose that oh so precious thing called money. They don't care enough about money to be little 'shut my mouth' sweethearts! That's refreshing. The 'let's all hate the Dixie Chicks' thing is one heck of goofball bit of the angry American sydrome. Plum sillyfied!

05-22-2003, 08:48 PM	#1
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	Dixie Chicks booed VEGAS (AP) -- Many country music fans aren't ready to forgive the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines for comments critical of President Bush: Voters rejected the group's nominations for three Academy of Country Music Awards and the audience booed the mention of their name. Presenter Vince Gill urged the audience at Wednesday night's show to "Stop it, stop it." He added: "You know who gets blessed when you forgive — you." Maines has been in the country music doghouse since she told a London audience on March 10, before the start of the war in Iraq, that "we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas." The night was much better for two of the academy's most successful artists. Alan Jackson won album of the year for "Drive" as well as a video honor, and Brooks & Dunn were the top vocal duo. Brooks & Dunn extended their collection of ACMs to a record 17. Jackson's tally rose to 11. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Toby Keith led this year's nominations with eight and avoided a second shutout by being named entertainer of the year. By the time his name was announced, he had left the venue. The show repeatedly saluted the armed forces. The audience erupted in cheers for three freed POWs of the Iraq war who were invited on stage — Chief Warrant Officer Ronald Young Jr., from Fort Hood, Texas; and Pvt. 1st Class Patrick Miller and Spc. Shoshana Johnson, both from Fort Bliss, Texas. Lonestar sang a new version of "I'm Already Home" dedicated to the troops. Kenny Chesney picked up two major awards — male vocalist of the year and record of the year for "The Good Stuff," ending a six-year drought since he was named new male vocalist in 1997. Martina McBride was named female vocalist for the second straight year. "I've spent 11 years sitting out in the audience hearing other names called. It's just an amazing feeling to have it finally be your name," she said. Rascal Flatts won their second and third ACMs as group of the year and for the song "I'm Movin' On," written by Phillip Brian White and David Vincent Williams. Joe Nichols, who is touring with Jackson, won new male vocalist. New female vocalist honors in the male-dominated awards went to Kellie Coffey. Canada's Emerson Drive was the top new duo or group. The Dixie Chicks were a late addition, performing by satellite from their hometown of Austin, Texas. Maines sat silently as Emily Robison briefly introduced the song. The boos erupted when Gill named the Dixie Chicks among nominees for entertainer of the year. Gill said afterward that the reaction was more subdued than at last month's Flameworthy Awards. "It was a pretty volatile crowd that time. This one wasn't so bad," he said. It didn't seem that way to host Reba McEntire. "It was a pretty big negative response. I don't think it's over," she said after the program. The show, televised by CBS, was presented from Las Vegas this year for the first time in the event's 38-year history and McEntire managed to get both the Chicks and Las Vegas in her opening monologue. "Everybody here loves to gamble," she said during an opening monologue. "They're backstage right now checking the latest odds on the Dixie Chicks playing the Bush family reunion. Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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05-22-2003, 11:32 PM	#3
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	The Dixie Chicks were never any good,as far as I'm concerned.And now,they've made fools of themselves.
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05-22-2003, 11:34 PM	#4
°Bubbly Blonde° <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 25, 2001 Location: Playboy Mansion Posts: 5,876	That is so sad!!!!!!!!!! They need to get over that! It was......HOW long ago? If they performed Landslide and got booed I think that's just wrong because even tho I dont like much country music that's one of the songs that I LOVE! They should have won something, after being number one on the charts and everything!!
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05-23-2003, 03:58 AM	#10
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	What gets me mad is that celebrities think they are the only ones who have freedom of speech. The fans have the right to boo whomever they wish. That is their freedom of speech.
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05-23-2003, 02:33 PM	#11
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05-22-2003, 11:31 PM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	I forgot to ask this in the other thread, but what song did they perform? I support the Chicks. Natalie spoke her mind, and she has a right to do that. It wasn't like she said she was so ashamed of him, she's gonna take a gun and blow his brains out. The crowd and all the other people just need to get over it, imo. It's done now, it's in the past. Forgive and forget. Damn, they've been through hell these past few months. On that 20/20 (?) Emily mentioned they were getting threats and people were coming by their house and destroying some of their property, it was something like that. I know they prob. have bodyguards with them at all times now, but still it's gotta be rough for them. About the whole F U T K shirt, I'll admit that prob. didn't improve matters any. The ones that are disgusted at the Chicks are prob. even more disgusted with them and the ones that stuck by them with the Bush comment might've thought the shirt was immature. To be honest with you, I'm not sure if they will ever come back again. Before the controversy w/ the Bush comment, they were really on top of things. They were winning awards right and left and had a ton of fans. I don't know if they will ever come back to the top. The next cd they release might be good quality wise, but might not sell that great. It's sad if that does happen, they are really talented. They are the only artists that the cds kept getting better and better. I'm talking about the Natalie Maine years, btw. Wide Open Spaces was good. Fly was even better. Home topped Fly and WOS. This post is jmo, btw.

05-23-2003, 02:38 AM	#7
Three'sCompanyrules Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2002 Location: Holdrege, NE Posts: 1,233	I like the Dixie Chicks music, but I don't really like them personaly, especialy Natalie Maines. I support Toby Keith on his decisions, and he is a person that I wouldn't want to be mad at me. The Dixie Chicks are free to express themselves, I have no problem with that, even though I don't agree with it. I have no Idea what Natalie is thinking, but the things she says just keep getting her, Emily and Marty in more heat with fans and fellow singers. I feel sorry for Emily and Marty, becuase they really haven't said anything and Natalie is the one getting them on the fans bad side imo.

05-23-2003, 08:31 PM	#12
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	Natalie certanly has a right to her opinion, but being of celebrity status in the public eye, it wasn't the brightest thing to say.

05-24-2003, 12:18 AM	#14
Bonnie Raitt awwwww Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 18, 2002 Posts: 335	I have a lot of respect for Natalie for speaking her mind. It takes a lot of guts for someone to do that because obviously it can have a very negative effect. I think that now that the war is over (or at least for the most part) and those comments were made months ago, it should be dropped and forgotten. Not to mention the fact it was one comment at a concert, not at an awards show or even televised. People should focus on the chicks for their amazing music, and if they don't like the music then don't say anything. But being booed is just immature.

05-24-2003, 01:41 AM	#15
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I haven't closely followed this controversy so I don't know who's mad at whom and why. But the other Dixie Chicks knew Natalie was wearing that shirt. I doubt they were upset by it. Toby Keith insulted Natalie and she's not taking it lying down. It seems that her band members and crew are proudlysupporting her. Just so you all know, they weren't booed in Austin, which is where they played their song. They were beemed via sattelite for the Academy program in Las Vegas. Some in the Las Vegas crowd booed them. Although, I watched the show and it didn't sound like much of a ruckus to me. Some are talking about how the Dixie Chicks are losing or will lose sales and popularity due to all of this. I don't know if that's true, but I think it's admirable that they stick up for their beliefs. Especially since they know that they could lose that oh so precious thing called money. They don't care enough about money to be little 'shut my mouth' sweethearts! That's refreshing. The 'let's all hate the Dixie Chicks' thing is one heck of goofball bit of the angry American sydrome. Plum sillyfied!