<p>A founding member of US country group the Dixie Chicks has been killed in a car crash in Texas, with her former bandmates on Saturday mourning the loss of "a bright light."</p>

<p>Laura Lynch, 65, died in a head-on collision Friday on an undivided highway some 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of El Paso, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.</p>

<p>She was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lynch, Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin were the original members of the Dixie Chicks when the group formed in 1989, entertainment website TMZ said.</p>

<p>Lynch left the group -- now called The Chicks -- in 1995 and was replaced by Natalie Maines.</p>

<p>With Maines as lead singer, backed by the Erwin sisters, the trio catapulted to fame in the late 1990s, becoming one of the best-selling female groups in history with their foot-stomping fusion of bluegrass, rock and country that shook the oft-staid Nashville establishment.</p>

<p>But it was also Maines who told a London concert crowd in 2003 on the eve of the US invasion of Iraq that she was "ashamed" then-president George W Bush hailed from Texas -- and that the band did "not want this war, this violence."</p>

<p>The comment went viral and the Chicks were blacklisted by the music industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Country stations quickly ditched their music -- which included hits like "Wide Open Spaces," "Goodbye Earl" and a popular cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide."</p>

<p>In a post on Instagram, current members of The Chicks said they were "shocked and saddened" by Lynch's death.</p>

<p>"Laura was a bright light... her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band," it said.</p>

<p>"Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West."</p>


A founding member of US country group the Dixie Chicks has been killed in a car crash in Texas, with her former bandmates on Saturday mourning the loss of "a bright light.

A founding member of US country group the Dixie Chicks has been killed in a car crash in Texas, with her former bandmates on Saturday mourning the loss of "a bright light." Laura Lynch, 65, died in a head-on collision Friday on an undivided highway some 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of El Paso, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. She was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Lynch, Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin were the original members of the Dixie Chicks when the group formed in 1989, entertainment website TMZ said. Lynch left the group -- now called The Chicks -- in 1995 and was replaced by Natalie Maines. With Maines as lead singer, backed by the Erwin sisters, the trio catapulted to fame in the late 1990s, becoming one of the best-selling female groups in history with their foot-stomping fusion of bluegrass, rock and country that shook the oft-staid Nashville establishment. But it was also Maines who told a London concert crowd in 2003 on the eve of the US invasion of Iraq that she was "ashamed" then-president George W Bush hailed from Texas -- and that the band did "not want this war, this violence." The comment went viral and the Chicks were blacklisted by the music industry. Country stations quickly ditched their music -- which included hits like "Wide Open Spaces," "Goodbye Earl" and a popular cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide." In a post on Instagram, current members of The Chicks said they were "shocked and saddened" by Lynch's death. "Laura was a bright light... her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band," it said. "Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West."

Laura Lynch, founding member of band The Chicks, dies in car accident

<p>The Chicks postponed its Nashville concert, a few hours ahead of the event’s start time. In a statement shared on their social media, the band stated they were working on rescheduling the show and asked fans to keep their tickets for a newly scheduled date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement did not mention who had fallen sick. “The Chicks are looking forward to seeing their Nashville fans soon and apologise for any inconveniences this may cause,” the statement read.</p>

<p>The scheduled show was to feature Wild Rivers in the opening act and was going to be the Chicks’ first show in Nashville since 2016.</p>

<p>The Chicks comprises Emily Strayer, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire. They have performed shows across the UK and Europe and are currently touring across North America as part of a 37-date trek dubbed “The Chicks World Tour 2023.” The tour kicked off on June 20 in Norway.</p>

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The Chicks postponed its Nashville concert, a few hours ahead of the event’s start time. In a statement shared on their social media, the band stated they were working on rescheduling the show and asked fans to keep their tickets for a newly scheduled date.

The Chicks postponed its Nashville concert, a few hours ahead of the event’s start time. In a statement shared on their social media, the band stated they were working on rescheduling the show and asked fans to keep their tickets for a newly scheduled date. The statement did not mention who had fallen sick. “The Chicks are looking forward to seeing their Nashville fans soon and apologise for any inconveniences this may cause,” the statement read. The scheduled show was to feature Wild Rivers in the opening act and was going to be the Chicks’ first show in Nashville since 2016. The Chicks comprises Emily Strayer, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire. They have performed shows across the UK and Europe and are currently touring across North America as part of a 37-date trek dubbed “The Chicks World Tour 2023.” The tour kicked off on June 20 in Norway. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

The Chicks postpone concert hours before showtime

<p>American renowned band The Chicks recently broke all their fan's&nbsp;hearts&nbsp;who waited so long to&nbsp;groove in their rocking beats. But, concertgoers were left shocked after the girl's band, comprising of lead singer&nbsp;Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, unexpectedly&nbsp;ended their concert just after 30 minutes they started performing.&nbsp;<br />
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On June 19, the&nbsp;group was set to perform at the Ruoff Music Center in Indiana and they performed, but just for half-hour. However, they issued an apology later to all their&nbsp;disheartened fans.&nbsp;</p>

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Sharing an update on their social media handles, they wrote, ''Indianapolis, we are so sorry we could not give you the show you deserved OR the show we wanted to give you. We will be back in Indianapolis!! Hold on to your tickets. Ticket holders will be contacted by the official point of purchase with further information. We love you Indianapolis.”</p>

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<p>No specific reasons have been shared by the group till now.&nbsp;<br />
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The attendees were quick to share their shocking experiences on Twitter. One user wrote, ''Chicks cancel the show after a few songs. A new experience for me. 11,000 fans. ''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shortest concert ever with <a href="https://twitter.com/amkartman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@amkartman</a> tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheChicks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheChicks</a> got through 30 minutes at <a href="https://twitter.com/ruoffmusicenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ruoffmusicenter</a>. Feel bad for Natalie Maines losing her voice.</p>
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<p>Another wrote, ''Shortest concert ever with @amkartmantonight. #TheChicks got through 30 minutes at @ruoffmusicenter. Feel bad for Natalie Maines losing her voice.''</p>

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11,000 fans. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thechicks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thechicks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thechicks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thechicks</a> <a href="https://t.co/IWh1VuGJKr">pic.twitter.com/IWh1VuGJKr</a></p>
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<p>While many fans showed their support to the fans and guessed that Natalie may have some allergy issues.&nbsp;</p>

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— kylee marie (@k_shoultz) <a href="https://twitter.com/k_shoultz/status/1538723120890142720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Feel better, indiana allergies are no joke,” one fan wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I feel ya Natalie, that Cottonwood is a Bitch! Thanks for giving it all you could, you’re a warrior! Feel better. Can’t wait to see the show when you ladies return!</p>
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<p>“I feel ya Natalie, that Cottonwood is a B*tch! Thanks for giving it all you could, you’re a warrior! Feel better. Can’t wait to see the show when you ladies return!,” another wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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American renowned band The Chicks recently broke all their fan's hearts who waited so long to groove in their rocking beats. But, concertgoers were left shocked after the girl's band, comprising of lead singer Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, unexpectedly ended their concert just after 30 minutes they started performing.

American renowned band The Chicks recently broke all their fan's hearts who waited so long to groove in their rocking beats. But, concertgoers were left shocked after the girl's band, comprising of lead singer Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, unexpectedly ended their concert just after 30 minutes they started performing. On June 19, the group was set to perform at the Ruoff Music Center in Indiana and they performed, but just for half-hour. However, they issued an apology later to all their disheartened fans. 'Clipse' duo Pusha T, No Malice reunite for Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival Sharing an update on their social media handles, they wrote, ''Indianapolis, we are so sorry we could not give you the show you deserved OR the show we wanted to give you. We will be back in Indianapolis!! Hold on to your tickets. Ticket holders will be contacted by the official point of purchase with further information. We love you Indianapolis.” Indianapolis Update pic.twitter.com/aNCqv7jFrg — The Chicks (@thechicks) June 20, 2022 × No specific reasons have been shared by the group till now. The attendees were quick to share their shocking experiences on Twitter. One user wrote, ''Chicks cancel the show after a few songs. A new experience for me. 11,000 fans. '' Shortest concert ever with @amkartman tonight. #TheChicks got through 30 minutes at @ruoffmusicenter. Feel bad for Natalie Maines losing her voice. — Alex Kartman (@ajkartman) June 20, 2022 × Another wrote, ''Shortest concert ever with @amkartmantonight. #TheChicks got through 30 minutes at @ruoffmusicenter. Feel bad for Natalie Maines losing her voice.'' Chicks cancel show after a few songs. New experience for me. 11,000 fans. #thechicks @thechicks pic.twitter.com/IWh1VuGJKr — Dr. Rob Bell (@drrobbell) June 20, 2022 × While many fans showed their support to the fans and guessed that Natalie may have some allergy issues. A bucket list for sure!! Feel better, indiana allergies are no joke. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/d2SucABg9V — kylee marie (@k_shoultz) June 20, 2022 × “Feel better, indiana allergies are no joke,” one fan wrote. I feel ya Natalie, that Cottonwood is a Bitch! Thanks for giving it all you could, you’re a warrior! Feel better. Can’t wait to see the show when you ladies return! — Robin Tignor (@rutigger2) June 20, 2022 × “I feel ya Natalie, that Cottonwood is a B*tch! Thanks for giving it all you could, you’re a warrior! Feel better. Can’t wait to see the show when you ladies return!,” another wrote.

American band The Chicks end their concert in just 30 minutes, fans shocked

<p>Soon after Black Lives Matter movement picked momentum after George Floyd’s death, it was known that all statues and names that were associated with slavery and injutice against black people had to go.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a welcome move thus, The Dixie Chicks have officially changed their name to ‘The Chicks’ after issue rose that ‘Dixie’ had Civil War-era inference. Announcing the change, the group wrote, “We want to meet this moment.”</p>

<p>In an additional statement provided by the group’s press representative, the Chicks added: “A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to ‘The Chicks’ of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name. We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters. Chicks Rock! — Emily, Natalie and Martie”</p>

<p>It derives from the Mason-Dixon line that separated slave-owning and free states. It is “a celebration of a Southern tradition that is indivisible from Black slaves and those grand plantations where they were forced to toil for free… For many Black people, it conjures a time and a place of bondage. If a ‘Dixie’-loving Southerner today insists the word merely represents a deep appreciation of their homeland, they’re probably white.”</p>

<p>The originally Texas-based group picked the name up as a derivation from the Little Feat classic-rock song ‘Dixie Chicken’.</p>


Soon after Black Lives Matter movement picked momentum after George Floyd’s death, it was known that all statues and names that were associated with slavery and injutice against black people had to go.

Soon after Black Lives Matter movement picked momentum after George Floyd’s death, it was known that all statues and names that were associated with slavery and injutice against black people had to go. In a welcome move thus, The Dixie Chicks have officially changed their name to ‘The Chicks’ after issue rose that ‘Dixie’ had Civil War-era inference. Announcing the change, the group wrote, “We want to meet this moment.” In an additional statement provided by the group’s press representative, the Chicks added: “A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to ‘The Chicks’ of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name. We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters. Chicks Rock! — Emily, Natalie and Martie” It derives from the Mason-Dixon line that separated slave-owning and free states. It is “a celebration of a Southern tradition that is indivisible from Black slaves and those grand plantations where they were forced to toil for free… For many Black people, it conjures a time and a place of bondage. If a ‘Dixie’-loving Southerner today insists the word merely represents a deep appreciation of their homeland, they’re probably white.” The originally Texas-based group picked the name up as a derivation from the Little Feat classic-rock song ‘Dixie Chicken’.

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