The Chicks Perform 'Not Ready to Make Nice' on Jimmy Kimmel Live for Album Anniversary
The Chicks performed their 2006 hit 'Not Ready to Make Nice' on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way. The song was released following the group's 2003 controversy over Natalie Maines' critical comments about President George W. Bush and the Iraq War, which led to their blacklisting from country radio. The performance marks the beginning of their anniversary celebration, which includes a 16-show tour starting in September.
Country music trio The Chicks appeared on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform 'Not Ready to Make Nice,' the lead single from their 2006 album Taking the Long Way, marking the album's 20th anniversary. The group—consisting of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer—performed the song dressed in all red with a full band and strings section, with Maguire featuring her signature fiddle playing. The album was released in response to the backlash the group faced after Maines' 2003 comments criticizing President George W. Bush and the Iraq War, which resulted in their blacklisting from country radio. Taking the Long Way won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for 'Not Ready to Make Nice.' The group will continue celebrating the anniversary with a 16-show tour beginning September 30 in Detroit and concluding November 2 in Los Angeles, featuring intimate theater venues.
How coverage differed
Rolling Stone included a recent political comment from Natalie Maines criticizing Donald Trump, while UPI's coverage remained focused solely on the performance and anniversary tour without including contemporary political statements.
What different sources said
- Rolling StoneLeft
Watch the Chicks Revisit ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ on ‘Kimmel’
- UPICenter
Watch: The Chicks perform 'Not Ready to Make Nice' on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
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