And They Should Still Keep Their Mouths Shut!
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Disappointing airplay for the first two singles from the new album by the Dixie Chicks exposes a deep -- and seemingly growing -- rift between the trio and the country radio market that helped turn the group into superstars.
"Taking the Long Way," due out May 23, is the band's first album since singer Natalie Maines sparked a major controversy in 2003 by declaring that she was ashamed to hail from the same state as fellow Texan President George W. Bush. Radio boycotts ensued, and many fans abandoned the band.
The first single, "Not Ready to Make Nice," peaked at No. 36 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, beginning its descent after just seven weeks. The second single, "Everybody Knows," is now at No. 50, down two places in its fourth week.
"Not Ready to Make Nice" performed only slightly better at adult contemporary radio, peaking at No. 32 on the AC chart and falling off after six weeks.
The Trekmedic notes:
I'm all for the First Amendment. I agreed to disagree with Green Day's "American Idiot." I believe Neil Young has the right to release a new anti-war(Bush) album and make a fool of himself in the process. But, at the end of the day, capitalism and the almighty greenback still rules the day, right?
posted by TheBitterAmerican @ 9:03 PM
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2 Comments:
But, at the end of the day, capitalism and the almighty greenback still rules the day, right?
I think Neil Young was a genius, but has lost much of that talent over the years. I think 'This Note's for You' was the last albaum I even partly enjoyed of his.
So long before he aimed at President Bush, his sales had slumped. This disc won't hurt his career; the damage was long done.
Words have meaning ... actions have consequences. Guess they want to have their cake and eat it too.
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