The title of my scholarly journal was "Resisting Exile and Asserting Musical Voice: the Dixie Chicks are 'Not Ready to Make Nice' written by Jada Watson and Lori Burns and published in "Popular Music" in the Martin Luther King Library but originally Cambridge University Press 2010. It was about the Dixie Chicks' first words after silence when Natalie Marines of the Dixie Chicks denounced President George W. Bush on a London concert stage. Little did she know, this small relay of opinion would lead to serious career consequences for the 'Chicks'. The girls waited three years and endured public criticism and radio boycotts until they finally released their single 'Not Ready to Make Nice'. After what seemed to be the end of their career, the journal relays how they
responded and regained their voice.
The girl group made a video accompanying their song that included images directly relating to the lyrics of their song. Through the lyrics and images of the video the girls "created a platform of resistance to the social and institutional oppression they experienced." The trio explain what they believe to be their own responsibilities of a judgmental and punitive public opinion and furthermore touch on and influence a movement that had nothing to do with their country music. In the song, there is a dialogue between the Dixie Chicks and those who criticized them for voicing their opinion. Some viewed the song as an angry comeback while others respected the girls for standing by their values.
Overall the girls will always be seen as "The Dixie Chicks" instead of those who spoke against our country's leader and although there was much controversy it is now, for the most part, looked over when mentioning the once so popular girl group.
responded and regained their voice.
The girl group made a video accompanying their song that included images directly relating to the lyrics of their song. Through the lyrics and images of the video the girls "created a platform of resistance to the social and institutional oppression they experienced." The trio explain what they believe to be their own responsibilities of a judgmental and punitive public opinion and furthermore touch on and influence a movement that had nothing to do with their country music. In the song, there is a dialogue between the Dixie Chicks and those who criticized them for voicing their opinion. Some viewed the song as an angry comeback while others respected the girls for standing by their values.
Overall the girls will always be seen as "The Dixie Chicks" instead of those who spoke against our country's leader and although there was much controversy it is now, for the most part, looked over when mentioning the once so popular girl group.
Interesting article. Good job on this summary. 50/50
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