Buh Bye!
Jimmie Moore at Talon News astounds with Dixie Chicks to Leave Country Music Over Reaction to Remarks:

Fresh off their "Top of the World" European tour, the Dixie Chicks announced Monday that they no longer want to be considered a country music band because of the backlash they endured from country music fans after members of the group made outspoken remarks on foreign soil against President George W. Bush as well as Republican California recall candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"We don't feel part of the country scene any longer, it can't be our home any more," said Dixie Chicks violinist Martie Maguire. Ironically, Maguire had been the only member of the Dixie Chicks who has not made any public political statements.

Maguire told Spiegel magazine that the group was very disappointed with the lack of support they received from other country music artists earlier this year after lead singer Natalie Maines told a London audience, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas."
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The once-popular country music superstars were unable to garner any honors at this year's Country Music Awards, where the mention of the Dixie Chicks was greeted with boos from the audience.

Maguire claims this is what has forced the group to officially leave country music and pursue future music interests in the pop/rock genre.

"We won three Grammys against much stronger competition," bragged Maguire. "So we now consider ourselves part of the big rock 'n' roll family."

Y'all don't let the garage door hit ya on yer skanky butts, hear?

And hush! Don't tell Weasley or the New Patriotism Police will be after me!