Dixie Chicks on Being the First Targets of 'Cancel Culture'

Dixie Chicks have returned to music after more than a decade, and talked with Ellen about what they’ve been doing since then and what it was like to be among the first celebrities to feel the impact of “cancel culture.”
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“Not ready to make nice” one of the best songs ever

[@bullseye_equine8651]

I agree 🙌🏻

[@dubstepphene82]

Agreed

[@tatianamolyboga3857]

A brave and moral statement which highlighted the lies and deception of the then President! CONGRATULATIONS for your BRAVERY! X 0 X 0

[@amystapko9565]

The Dixie Chicks were ahead of their time! Im so glad they are back! We needed them a long time ago!!

[@CarnageCandyy]

They were really (one of) the earliest countries artist to stand up and say what they really felt. A lot of people were angry at that time. But you just don’t talk about it in country. Recently watched TSwifts new doc and she even said that when she was starting out she was told not to speak on things or she’d end up like them!

[@StopSelfDoubting]

I would’ve never known that. I always thought country music was the most raw emotional honest genre of music ever.

[@assassindancer914]

@@StopSelfDoubting Total opposite really. Taylor's accumulated a more pop-younger base, so she's fine now. However if someone more in the deeper country roots like Carrie Underwood or Martina McBride were to say things more "left/liberal" they would get shattered. Country music is a dishonest and hypocritical genre.

[@StopSelfDoubting]

@@assassindancer914 Oh wow, that’s interesting.

[@Texanrider76465]

They had every right to speak their mind. At the same time, the country music establishments - especially the fans - had every right to respond in the manner in which they did. It’s called “the cost of doing business. “

[@michaelbeard5870]

@@StopSelfDoubting It is.

[@Nolookingback80]

They are the real deal. You can't fake that. So glad they're back. More love. The greatest is love.

[@rubyray777]

Amen!

[@almostarma]

Bo See Jamesdaltonsee one of my sisters is friends with one of their daughters

[@angadgrewal7386]

Bo See Jamesdaltonsee evil

[@tims001]

Yep the real deal with a racist band name...

[@bellarbudnim8969]

Ep (st) ein. isLand background on set of Ellen

[@simonmc2348]

THE IRONY OF THIS VIDEOS TITLE IS BRILLIANT!! On next weeks show the chicks can interview Ellen all about 'Cancel Culture'

[@willyustad6670]

Those ladies have what so many politicians lack: Backbones.

[@iancampbell168]

“Imagine what she’d say now”! LOL literally laughed out loud! LOVE these woman and am so glad they are back!

[@dryherbvoter]

I shared "Gaslighter" with my grandmother and she said, "The Dixie Chicks are still good." I own Wide Open Spaces and saw them LIVE in the year of 1999 with my grandmother.

[@AngelusHale]

"I'm not ready to play nice. I'm not ready to back down." You go girls. It was so unfair what happened to them. Especially when you look at the current state of things.

[@Scottlp2]

Weren't they the ones that talked about politics at concerts which started the "shutup and sing" meme?

[@cortc3177]

Really?

[@drewdown826]

How very hypocritical.

[@almostarma]

Dare - wait for it - Devil I’m friends with the child of one of them 😂

[@cheric.5656]

Nobody wants to hear their political beliefs at concert they are tickets for!! They brought it on themselves.

[@stephschoeman3239]

Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon and Pink enter the room...

[@jacobembry7608]

Omg!! I see it!!!

[@benreynard4]

Sarah paulson instead of reese

[@Charelhuisman]

@@benreynard4 yes thought that too

[@janabentsultan]

😂

[@tylercaskey1931]

😆

[@KP-zd3hc]

Natalie’s literally wearing her heart on her sleeves... and hair... loved her voice and boldness.

[@IWillHarvestYourToes]

It's just so nice to see them together again.

[@IWillHarvestYourToes]

@Digby Dooright I know, right?

[@nme.00104]

💝💕🩷💞💖🫶😊🥰☺️😍

[@baysicleigh7479]

I'm 19 almost 20 and I've grown up listening to Dixie chicks I know every song and I absolutely love them so so so much💗💓

[@TV-wy1py]

Proud of you women for speaking up and standing up for what you believed to be true, which turned out to be true after all. It's ironic that Ellen is good friends with George Jr. and to see you on her show.

[@LindseyBurda]

17 years ago?! I can't believe it was that long ago. I was devastated when the world turned on them. I was always a fan of these fabulous women and still am!!

[@kimsmith1383]

I was, too. ☹️

[@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

And they were so right.. what a travesty that Iraq war lead into.

[@philpants44]

and cos they spoke out about going to war XD dont they realise wars are great! MERIKA!

[@petesmart1983]

Cause republicans propaganda and fox news etc pushing the war(including faking pictures among other things). Some things never change

[@clovrmay3104]

They just get better and better and better. They never dissappoint, they just make me fall more in love with them than before💌💖 real rock n roll chicks

[@taylorflame727]

The Dixie Chicks made my childhood. I grew up with these ladies, and I loved every minute of it. ❤❤❤

[@andrewkeegan3008]

Hands down one of the BEST bands EVER. Girl power rocks.

[@tatianamolyboga3857]

AMEN! They are the BOMB! :)

[@ciciad2010]

they're so badass 😂💯💜

[@lmaolol8512]

It’s sad that they aren’t topping the charts anymore

[@user-bg1cr5fe4x]

Their new song topped the iTunes charts

[@korylabauve3801]

They did it to themselves.

[@unprocessed_life]

do texas stations still ban their music

[@korylabauve3801]

@@unprocessed_life if we're lucky, yes. I'm in Texas, and I truly can't tell you the last time I've heard any of their garbage play on the radio.

[@wowrlly1123]

Kory Labauve nice to see you’re still a fan after all these years.

[@brigittejorgeson3178]

Phenomenal female singers and women. Sing it loud and proud-“I’m not ready to back down!”

[@marycoleman7217]

Love this group of great human beings! So good to see them again!

[@MovieJustin]

I love them! Truly thank you for new music.

[@juls7582]

So happy to see them back! I loved their music growing up. You go gurls! 🤗❤️🤗

[@johnthetrekker]

The "Chicks" have been proven right. Always liked them.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

George Michael ALSO spoke out against the war & ( Fox news founder ) Rupert Murdock went after him too !

[@tinhead9246]

They should have just kept thier name og name

[@tatianamolyboga3857]

AMEN, honey! :)

[@Talierau3]

wow i’m so happy they’re back i really miss them and their music!!!!

[@jordanreadsalot]

Their album so fantastic So glad they're back ugh missed them so much.

[@MikeFlanaganMusic]

“I love my kids, but..” - Martie 😂😂😂

[@squires847]

Has anyone else noticed the irony of them discussing this on Ellen? Considering she thinks it’s cool to be friends with the war criminal who helped cancel them in the first place. 😬

[@mv12347]

Think it's actually kinda admirable to see that people can actually be civil and have conversations despite differences in opinions. As opposed to the idea that people of different political thought can't associate.

[@samuelterry6354]

@@mv12347 You should watch counter arguments about Ellen and Bush. It's got nothing to do with "having different opinions".

[@mv12347]

@@samuelterry6354 links you'd like share?

[@sundawg911]

@@mv12347 Not that admirable. Ellen is part of the same crowd as Bush. The 1% and she is untouchable due to her $50 million a year. Much respect to her legacy but her being friends with Bush is not that admirable. Regular people live their lives day being friends with those who do not exactly think the same. What you have right here, is the Chicks being right about Bush and his administration. Ellen not acknowledging the war crimes that have occurred due to the Iraq war.

[@mv12347]

​@@sundawg911 ok

[@wilduntamedphotography1260]

Can't wait to see and hear them live :-) My favorite band of all times ....welcome back Dixie Chicks

[@dice3704]

Ladies! Welcome back ! Alone for that statement you were blacklisted I'll buy all your material I can find now! Greetings from Corona infested Europe !

[@EboJ13]

I really enjoy these three. Great to see them. They look wonderful. Glad to know they feel the same inside. 😊

[@moonlightluna7968]

So glad they’re back love them!!

[@frootloops2834]

Leave it Ellen to bring back my childhood man😭 Dixie chicks will always have a place in all our playlists!

[@lexismems]

I’m so glad they are back

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

We need Dixie Chicks more now than ever. Love them!!

[@mattyboyd4045]

I think Sinead O’Connor was “canceled” long before the Dixie Chicks.

[@Jay00780]

So was Jane Fonda there for awhile.

[@flaminjamin]

So was the Beatles

[@SiSi-xg1hk]

@@flaminjamin Yes! All the record burning!

[@wetsitfamily3]

For!?

[@bernadettejohnstone4529]

Salina ... Sinead O'Connor ripped up a photo of the Pope on SNL as a political protest Jane Fonda has been protesting for years ... a very huge activist and that ruffles feathers

[@woodynorris3544]

I'm glad they're back too...their music tells stories and is authentic. I like that.

[@lacyshoenfelt1620]

I love you girls! I’ve missed you!

[@deejohnston2150]

I am so glad that they're back!!!

[@tatianamolyboga3857]

Congratulations .. and BRAVO or BRAVA! This was an exceptional moment in country music, or music generally. The (HOT DIXIE) Chicks must always be remembered for this act of bravery, for their integrity and morality! I hadn't ever really listened to country music before this, but I can assure you that it was this recording that opened my eyes and my ears! ..... Once again, BRAVO, and THANK YOU! ................................... Tatiana and Zac, from Australia. X 0 X 0

[@ninicast7570]

I love them since i was a kid and TS love them too!

[@lisei.2983]

I love their song with Beyoncé 💜💜💜

[@Vanapple03]

I am sooo glad they are back!!!!

[@lukecampbell276]

I still remember the first time I saw the Dixie Chicks and Ellen - Divas Las Vegas 2002!

[@vic70ria]

Love you ladies!

[@Hollins23]

Emily looks so much like Julia Roberts! She even laughs like her. 0:47

[@waltersiegfried8550]

I thought so too!

[@juliefisher5377]

Awesome seeing them!

[@cynthiaglenn9079]

They will top the charts baby!!!!

[@britnelson9007]

Love love love them!

[@merryred5697]

I'm so hyped about the Dixie Chicks come back!!!!!

[@spacefarerx]

They are amazing! 😍

[@1sTEfFaniE1]

So happy they're back with some new music(:

[@kit-katnews9137]

Its great that they wanted to be present in their children's lives and not rely on nannies to raise them it's nice to do what you love for a living but you have to love you're children more and put it on the back burner because no one can instill you're belief's and love like a mom and dad that are involved in their kids daily life, glad you're back and can't wait to hear some of you're new music or some of your older but still very popular music.

[@carolinemcintosh9132]

Love the Dixie Chicks. So glad there back.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Sure have missed the Dixie Chicks. Welcome back ladies!

[@brigmarianne4408]

I love To watch your videos I was just watching one of your videos

[@GabyGibson]

Love these gals!

[@andymartin2026]

Still to this day those ladies are my all time favorite group ❤💕

[@terrinew9474]

Glad they are back! Sure have missed them.

[@singing4hope]

Natalie’s laugh though 😂😂

[@MC-bj6kr]

Love them!

[@Antho1313]

Love these ladies

[@jminspiration372]

Awesome show.....

[@bjgx1]

They are sweethearts

[@patriciaburke2401]

Buffy Saint Marie is a Native American singer, who was a huge part of the folk music culture. I read that she was blocked by president Johnson for songs speaking out about mistreatment of Native Americans in the 1960’s, I believe. I saw her in an interview and she said she was not aware and thought she just wasn’t as popular as she was previously. I was very sad when we no longer heard from her. I was a singer in a folk group when I was young and I missed her so very much. I think it was Elvis Presley who said, “ Until it’s Time for You to Go” was his favorite song by Buffy Sainte Marie. Politicians need to leave music to the musicians and BACK OFF! Glad Dixie Chicks are back!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎵🎶

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yeah but she was on sesame Street for years

[@dephinecee8815]

They look beautiful. Glad they are back

[@Kewljean]

Chicks...loved you then...love you still!!!

[@RosePetal17]

I just can't believe it has been 17 years since these amazing ladies were "black listed!" Time is a Zephyr.

[@richardpitts6097]

Love is in the house for you ladies God bless you

[@davidhurtado2725]

Ellen so slick avoiding to mention that the controversy came about for calling out her "photo buddy" on his atrocities. What an admirable human...

[@wahnano]

Respect & Love ❤️

[@abhro5424]

This band will never break

[@sarahjohnson8514]

Always loved them. Loved them even more for speaking their minds.

[@christinehutto1972]

Remigio Pereira, former member of The Tenors, trying to bring us together, remains totally blacklisted. His voice is magnificent. His love for people and animals is genuine. I pray that someone recognizes what he is all about and gives him a second chance. Caruso and How Great Thou Art with his voice will lift your soul!

[@AliYazbeck1]

Hello to the amazing people out there! I wish you a wonder week and a blessing year!! ❤️ 😊 Small channels help each other! ❤️

[@bitsywillmott6881]

Welcome back, Chicks!

[@suminh100]

I'm so happy that the girls are back! And they don't look a day older either! Amazing!

[@sk7ias]

Early omg I love you ellen

[@kristyhenkel6309]

Love you Ellen😍😍

[@kuromikendall]

doctor: “you have 3 minutes and 12 seconds left to live” me:

[@gauravmalhotra5645]

Love you Ellen ❤️

[@bellarbudnim8969]

Erwhhh! Her set remind you of anything? Clue: Eps. Island. Ellen's a fan!

[@xavisan6751]

They are really good, and spoke the truth at a moment that needed to be said. BRAVOOOOOO. So happy they are back!!

[@mikagilbert5898]

Love these three women they will always be a fav of mine love love love their music

[@alexandravlogsyoutube8967]

Hi Ellen!❤️😘

[@Slidapenguin]

Man I missed them!

[@marriethesassycrafter6324]

I will forever love the Dixie Chicks like forever love them they are my all-time favorite country girl band love love love them also Emily has amazing legs oh my God great legs

[@toniasilvas5422]

Love these chicks!

[@youngestincharge1568]

Hello Ellen!!!

[@filagotteshome6525]

Ellen you know much love you❤❤❤

[@LB-cz8gh]

Hey Ellen love your videos

[@paulineross3673]

"You were mine" 💝

[@DarkSideLegendGamersOfficial]

Sick🌟🌟

[@JoseOlalde]

Is it me or have anyone noticed that the newer videos Comments Are Disabled.

[@tinadavies7537]

Wow nice show

[@ronnie-lynn]

Dixie chicks were my favourite and then they just disappeared. I never ended up knowing what happened to this group.

[@saraalves2297]

Ronnie-Lynn Dolan Basically the lead singer Natalie Maines voiced her opinion on the president at the time while they were performing in England and many people in the country music industry and fans alike turned their backs on them and blacklisted them...burned cds, harassed, sent death threats so after they released their album “Taking the Long Way Around” they stepped away from music to focus on their families. If you listen to their song “Not Ready to Make Nice” from that album it’s basically their response to the controversy

[@BenKellyMusic92]

Gaslighter is a great album, go and get a copy if you haven't already done so! 🤠🎵

[@ConnorMalbeuf]

Man. I respect these women so much.

[@notmygovt]

So funny how they're using a a Gaslighters show to promote awareness 😂😂😂. Love those Chicks ❤️

[@__...__...__]

14 years? Wow! 😱

[@lmaolol8512]

1:57 definitely a new meme

[@frootloops2834]

A "welllllllllll........" meme lol