Nelson: Dixie Chicks 'Got A Raw Deal'
31 July 2006
Picture: Willie Nelson performing at 'Farm Aid' on Randall's Island New York City, USA - 09.09.07
Nelson: Dixie Chicks 'Got A Raw Deal'
Legendary country music star Willie Nelson insists the Dixie Chicks "got a raw deal" from a disapproving public following their criticism of US President George W Bush.
The trio received harsh criticism after lead singer Natalie Maines told a London audience in 2003 the group was "ashamed" Bush was from their home state of Texas.
The 73-year-old singer tells Time magazine, "I think the fact that they were overseas and onstage had a little bit to do with it, because you're speaking to other people about our business."
Nelson said he was surprised his own remarks about Bush a year earlier during an overseas news conference didn't incite a similar controversy.
He adds, "I said, 'He's not from Texas and he ain't a cowboy, so let's stop trashin' Texas and cowboys.'
"It got a little chuckle, but I didn't get run out of the country!"
The trio received harsh criticism after lead singer Natalie Maines told a London audience in 2003 the group was "ashamed" Bush was from their home state of Texas.
The 73-year-old singer tells Time magazine, "I think the fact that they were overseas and onstage had a little bit to do with it, because you're speaking to other people about our business."
Nelson said he was surprised his own remarks about Bush a year earlier during an overseas news conference didn't incite a similar controversy.
He adds, "I said, 'He's not from Texas and he ain't a cowboy, so let's stop trashin' Texas and cowboys.'
"It got a little chuckle, but I didn't get run out of the country!"
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