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Listen To "Another Day"
(April 29, 2008) The MSN Listening Booth has a preview of Neil Diamond's album Home
Before Dark. The duet with Natalie can be heard in full at the 18:10 minute mark. MSN Listening Booth
Stork Tunes
(April 13, 2008) Leading up to Mother's Day, nonprofit organization March of Dimes has
issued "Stork Tunes: Songs for a Happy Birth Day," a compilation from such acts as Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Dixie Chicks and
Norah Jones, among others. The album is available via storktunes.com for $15.99. All net profits (a minimum of $5 per CD)
from album sales will support March of Dimes' research and education programs to prevent birth defects, premature birth and
other causes of infant death and disability. -- www.storktunes.com/
CMT 100 Greatest Videos
(April 6, 2008) CMT has updated their 100 greatest videos show and the Chicks have three
videos on the list. "Without You" is #89, "Not Ready To Make Nice" is #36 and "Goodbye Earl" came in at #7.
Dan Wilson Revisited
(March 30, 2008) Dan Wilson, co-writer of six songs on Taking The Long Way,
has disclosed on his blog that he has been writing with Emily and Martie.-- http://www.danwilsonmusic.com/
Chicks In Global Warming Ad Campaign
(March 27, 2008) The Dixie Chicks will pair with Toby Keith for a new ad campaign about
global warming. The Alliance for Climate Protection starts a new ad campaign on global warming that is set to start airing
April 2nd. Some of the ads will feature unlikely alliances to drive home the message that people of all stripes are concerned
about global warming. These include the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Pat Robertson, Toby Keith and the Dixie Chicks, and
Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich. -- baltimoresun.com
Chicks Get Simpsonized
(March 19, 2008) The Chicks have recorded a guest spot for the Simpsons that is slated
to air on April 13th. The story line involves the return of country singer Lurleen Lumpkin (Beverly D'Angelo), who is reunited
with her father. Alas, her father swipes one of Lurleen's songs and sells it to the trio. When the Chicks find out about his
scam, well, let's just say they're not ready to play nice.
Natalie Teams Up With Neil Diamond
(March 16, 2008) Natalie has recorded a duet with Neil
Diamond titled "Another Day (That Time Forgot)". It will appear on Neil's album Home Before Dark. The album
release date is May 6th and was produced by Rick Rubin.
Recent Chicks Appearances
(February 27, 2008) The Chicks recently made appearances at an Oscar party and Las
Vegas. Natalie was a guest at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party on February 24th in Los Angeles and Martie and
Emily attended Bette Midler's premiere of her new show, 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at Caesars Palace on February 20th.
Cash Queens Of Music
(February 2, 2008) Forbes magazine has published its first ever list of top earning female
musicians for the time period of June 2006 to June 2007. The Dixie Chicks landed at #9 with $18 million. The totals included
revenue from concerts, merchandise, album sales and ancillary businesses, although no taxes, management or agent deductions
were included. Forbes magazine
Grammy Ad In People Magazine
(February 2, 2008) The Grammy ad featuring the Chicks that appeared in USA Today on January
21st is now in the current issue (February 11) of People magazine. Grammy ad
Another Peep on the Way
(January 27, 2008) Martie broke the news to People on the red carpet for the Nobelity
Artists & Filmmakers Dinner in Austin Sunday that she is pregnant. She is expecting a girl in late summer. Congrats
to Martie and Gareth. People.com
USA Today Grammy Ad
(January 21, 2008) The Dixie Chicks were featured in an advertisement in Monday's USA
Today newspaper. The Recording Academy has been running ads in celebration of the Grammys 50th anniversary.
Grammy Compilation CD
(January 5, 2008) Starbucks has released a two-disc CD commemorating the 50th Annual Grammy
Awards. The Grammy's -- 50th Anniversary Collection features 30 songs from various genres that have been honored
by The Recording Academy in the past 50 years, including hits from Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, Beck, Tony Bennett, Sheryl
Crow, Norah Jones, Dixie Chicks and Otis Redding. Press Release and Track Listing
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