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Sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire are two thirds of the best-selling female band in music history -- the Dixie Chicks. But the duo, who now perform as the Court Yard Hounds, were almost dirt-kickingly modest during their Washington, D...

The Dixie Chicks are used to taking center stage when recording and performing, but now the trio say they are happy to play second fiddle for an upcoming project. The girls have been tapped to sing on actor and musician Steve Martin's sophomore bluegrass CD...

Grammy-winning artist Tim O'Brien addresses the age-old question of "which came first" with the simultaneous release of both 'Chicken & Egg,' the multi-instrumentalist's 13th solo album, out this week on Howdy Skies Records. Labeled a "master of American folk music, Irish music, Scottish music" and "a fine songwriter and one of my favorite singers" by legendary gu

When Natalie Maines made the announcement in 2008 that she needed to step away from music and take some time off, the Dixie Chicks were forced into unexpected hiatus. By the time 2009 rolled around, fellow Chicks, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire were anxious to get back into the studio with Natalie and begin working on the Dixie Chicks' eighth album...

Here at The Boot we like to ensure that our readers are kept up-to-date with the very latest in new country music. Each month we'll post a list of the new country music releases for that month to save you the trip to the record store. Check back every month for more new music listings...

Legendary country rockers Eagles have embarked on a tour with sold-out crowds, some of whom are having to make a change of plans. The group has had to reschedule some shows and cancel others, with very little explanation. The first discrepancy came with the Eagles' concert originally on the calendar for May 13 at the Key Arena in Seattle, Wash...

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines, who was sued for defamation more than a year ago, has not only had her name cleared but will now recoup her court costs and attorney fees as well. The suit was raised over statements the singer made on the band's website, implying Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of one of three boys murdered in Arkansas in 1993, may have been guilty of the crime...

It was just a little over three years ago that the Dixie Chicks went on hiatus after sweeping the 2007 Grammy Awards with their last album, 'Taking the Long Way.' Now, the best-selling female group of all time are making their way back into the spotlight -- in more ways than one...

Martie Maguire and Emily Robison -- now known as the Court Yard Hounds -- are debuting new music on their official website, exclusively for fans who pre-order the duo's debut album. With the pre-order option, buyers will be able to download four album tracks immediately and be among the first to participate in exclusive ticket offers for a series of intimate theater shows this spring...

'Heroes' star Adrian Pasdar was arrested in West Los Angeles early Wednesday morning (Jan. 27) for allegedly driving under the influence. The 44-year-old actor, who is married to Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines, was pulled over shortly before 3:00 am after he was spotted in his Ford truck going 95 miles per hour and veering across lanes on Interstate 40, according to the Associated Press... R