Dixie Chicks win 5 Grammy Awards
The Dixie Chicks completed a defiant comeback, winning five Grammy awards after being shunned by the American country music establishment over the group’s anti-Bush commentsleading up to the Iraq invasion.
The Texas trio won record and song of the year Sunday for the no-regrets anthem “Not Ready to Make Nice.” They also won best country album - which was ironic considering that the group has said they do not consider themselves country artists anymore.
Mary J. Blige’s comeback also was richly rewarded: She received three trophies for her double-platinum album “The Breakthrough.” The Red Hot Chili Peppers won three as well for their double disc “Stadium Arcadium.”
“That’s interesting,” Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines crowed from the podium after winning the country award. “Well, to quote the great ‘Simpsons’ - ‘Heh-Heh,”‘ she said, invoking abully character from “The Simpsons” TV show known for his gloating laugh.
“Just kidding,” added Maines. “A lot of people just turned their TVs off right now. I’m very sorry for that.” AP
