The Chicks - Not Ready to Make Nice (Live at VH1 Storytellers)

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Chorus:
I'm not ready to make nice
I'm not ready to back down
I'm still mad as hell and I don't have time
To go 'round and 'round and 'round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
'Cause I'm mad as hell, can't bring myself
To do what it is you think I should
#TheChicks #NotReadyToMakeNice #Gaslighter #VH1Storytellers

[@2Bdiscovered]

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE "FUCK YOU" SONGS LIKE THIS ONE.

[@donna3465]

Yes, and they did it so eloquently!

[@ericagovea2262]

+2Bdiscovered AMEN ! One of the best it inspires me on so many levels ;-)

[@FoodNerds]

Write one! Seriously do it! It’s not hard to write a song just lyrics and music. It might be popular. You don’t have to play and instrument you can sing the melody and lyrics.

[@adammoore9335]

9 years later and this world still needs more fuck you songs

[@govikes689]

Yup - fuck anxiety ... tell em to get lost!

[@jareddepew1467]

The first “cancelling” to ever happen. Then the came out with a song that said fuck y’all and it won at the Grammys. Gotta love it! Go ladies.

[@Kaggome9021]

Then they went and changed their name to appease the cancel culture mob

[@robertspray7472]

@@Kaggome9021 Dixie has connotations that they didn’t want be associated with. I can respect that decision. They used to be called the Dixie Chickens but they changed that also.

[@Kaggome9021]

@@robertspray7472 give me a break

[@donovanslater2542]

True

[@robertspray7472]

@@Kaggome9021 Dixie includes the former confederate states of America, and it was pretty clear that “Dixie” land didn’t want to stand up for the Chicks, so it shouldn’t surprise you that the chicks would want to delete that connotation from their branding.

[@deansparks6753]

We always knew you were right, Natalie. Always.

[@adamoliver303]

One of the best written songs in the last 30 years

[@hainguyenkhac2118]

And have a Grammy for it

[@shelnino]

The Chicks are the right side of history. Thank you for speaking truth to power.

[@chrisrichardson9591]

I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful expression of anger. I could watch this a thousand times and it would still send a shiver down my spine every time. These ladies are pure class.

[@pdoylemi]

I love to sing karaoke - but I can't get through this song because it chokes me up every time I try.

[@mikepagel1021]

I get the shrivers every time too

[@Enoughalready20237]

Such a beautiful expression of anger is such a wonderful what of expression that her feelings were real

[@Enoughalready20237]

Right?! ❤

[@TeachTalkWithJosh]

When Natalie gets to *that* part, you can tell she means every word of it. Absolutely worth the stand up and applause for it.

[@charlesritt5088]

I love how the right wing likes to complain about cancel culture but as soon as these brave young women started to object to dick cheneys war in Iraq they were literally blacklisted from the country music industry and clear channel radio now known as I heart radio. The country music industry and it's phony patriotism and chicken hawk performers can still go fuck them selves

[@pdoylemi]

When she sings' "How in the world can the words that I said, send somebody so over the edge", I can't help but wonder what she was thinking on 1/6 as people tried to hang Mike Pence.

[@kennethhwang3425]

@@pdoylemi I can't understand how Pence hasn't just vanished into obscurity, if not for being part of some of the worst, vulturish and hatefule administration in the US history, then at least for having seen his own crowd building gallows for him mere steps away from his spineless ass. He certainly doesn't have the Chicks' backbone.

[@lockup124]

​@@pdoylemithis was my covid song

[@user-hj2ov2lh1t]

​Laine😊😊

[@AudioWonderland]

The kind of Outlaw Country, "F-You" tune that would make the masters of it proud.

[@user-xl7sx1pp5c]

They deserved their Grammy award for this song 😅😅😅.

[@WilliamKaufman-cq7mt]

As a veteran who served my beloved country for 38 years I support their statement and I think this is one of the most powerful songs ever written

[@TomManning-cs4el]

It's funny how condalesa rice got America attack on September 11 and she has membership to Augusta Georgia

[@williamharris5957]

You don't say it foreign countries! They lost!

[@kimdeese6410]

⁠@@williamharris5957 lol. Americans talk about President Trump all over the world. She spoke the truth. President Trump # 2024❤❤❤

[@williamharris5957]

@@kimdeese6410 well it was her opinion correct ,however going to a foreign country and talking shit about the president isn't cool! They took the Dixie chick's off about every frigging country radio station in America!

[@williamharris5957]

There's a time and place for everything. Going to a foreign country and talking shit about a sitting president isn't cool in my book. Thanks for your service. SEMPER FI

[@poinked]

for a country that shouts to the whole world that they have Freedom of Speech, the hate that she got for her opinion was so stupid

[@chippewaguy4193]

Disliking someone doesn’t have anything to do with free speech

[@bobweiser3134]

@@chippewaguy4193Conservatives had her canceled because of her opinion of the idiot president and his illegal war. Conservatives have and always will be scum.

[@a.m.8643]

@@chippewaguy4193I love them in 2024

[@a.m.8643]

Oops sorry didn’t meant to tag you

[@Flame-xm7wm]

@@chippewaguy4193 It does when their comments got them canceled and tbh what Natalie said wasn’t even bad.

[@walt4670]

It's pretty amazing how Natalie is able to call up everything she needs emotionally to put everything into her performances - the Chicks wouldn't be the Chicks without those pretty incredible performing chops.

[@StingyGeek]

It's sad that years later this song remains so on point.

[@jasonjewell6399]

I am a metalhead ,but damn respect to these ladies no denying that they are great musicians. Would love to see Natalie do an acoustic song with Pink damn the vocals would be amazing.

[@fe5018]

I feel ya. Their sound is just not to my taste but there's so much talent there I really want to like their work.

[@TheDpd516]

? that would be some thing

[@ellie7720]

@@fe5018 I am a hippie rocker chick all the way, but when this shit went down on Natalie and I had seen them once only because they in a line up at one of the Lilith Fairs in 1998 I started listening to more of their music. Listen to them live, you might get obsessed.

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

OMG, ikr.

[@davidglasspool4921]

Jason Jewell this is as metal and punk rock is country music gets. I love it

[@DebbieMorgan-ew4wd]

I worked their concert in 2023. Just prayed that the young girls will listen to their strong songs!

[@orlajanereddy3789]

Still here in 2023!! Epic performance 🙌🏼

[@MaxSchmitt]

I had no real clue who the Dixie Chicks were apart from knowing the name until this Album burning bs after they took a stand against the war in Iraq. Since "Not Ready To Make Nice" and the film "Shut up & Sing" I am a fan, These women have my deepest and most sincere admiration and respect.

[@donna3465]

Turns out they were right; the war in Iraq was a travesty.

[@galenwarren3579]

+Donna McCubbin Turns out, the Democrats defunded the Iraqi defense fund so it wouldn't get over run by jihadists, just like they defunded the support promised to South Viet Nam. So now, the Dems have TWO wars in which the souls of Americans were wasted because of peace bureaucracy. Hope you get a little Sharia the next time you're out.

[@galenwarren3579]

Jimmy Wong All you got, puckerhead?

[@shaunapeebles9752]

..

[@JSmith-zr2ve]

@@galenwarren3579 More bullshit from Galen

[@Staylogical]

Righteous defiance,despite paying a big price both personally and professionally.The ultimate stand up girls.

[@Ribberflavenous]

Still happening, still relevant and still mad as hell.

[@fruitofspirit]

I'm a southern "chick" myself, and I must say that I'm pretty proud of these gals. They risked committing career suicide to stand up for something they believed in. That's integrity. What's the famous quote nowadays? "Well behaved women seldom make history."

[@morganbarfield108]

AMEN

[@tiberiusb3780]

Integrity ! something rare these days ! these ladies have that !

[@celticgibson]

Respect is earned. The Dixie Chicks have earned that respect.

[@cositafinaflores9687]

Get chills everytime i hear this songs and can not help but to cry

[@Ohiocreekarrowheads]

Until they dissed the name Dixie!!!!

[@alvinrodgers934]

Whiney coward

[@dewey1014rw]

Have the really

[@kayjorgensen6489]

Let's go Brandon

[@Mr46ser]

I have a feeling we'll need this as a protest song again...

[@4200kauaiboy]

M. Dieng ABSOLUTELY!

[@frederickhewlett9044]

M.Dieng i have a feeling your right !!!!!!!!!!

[@bonniemccarthy1173]

March March

[@gingerguevara8825]

And now we have “MARCH” by The Chicks!💯🙌🏽😭🙏🏽👏🏽🏳️‍🌈✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🌍 ✌🏽

[@MariaRodriguez-og6lu]

And again

[@bonniemccarthy1173]

And they still aren’t ready. March March. I’m in.

[@babybree175]

Hell...cause we did them wrong..they were right about everything. And march holds no punches

[@badmac38]

This exact performance is one of the greatest vocal performances ever.. Natalie. Amazing gift. Just amazing

[@Charlotte-vz7ec]

Probably one of the best written songs in modern history i would say.

[@petezereeah517]

LOL! Yea....McCartney wishes he had some time with Lennon to "measure up" to this classic anthem....LOL!

[@petezereeah517]

58cyclops There are a wide variety of anti depressant medications available to you. This is just the web, and you are a seriously bizarre individual.

[@58cyclops]

Pete Zereeah Nice try loser.You need to get out more...hillbillie. Check the rest of the world out. As for depressed, yeah right..I live in one of the best countries in the world , with a life style you can only dream of. It's your country that has the wide variety of anti depressants for all the bizarre individuals. You are a "type".....smart ass.... who likes to put down others. Doesn't work on me..loser. As for the Beattles..they wrote alot of meaningless pop tunes........This however has real meaning. Something you clearly lack in your life .......do yourself a favour....go for the magnum.

[@petezereeah517]

You big meanie you!

[@Flyingchicken-ye9mr]

So old, but so damn good and right and modern. 😍🤘

[@andreahawkins5747]

Probably one of the most powerful songs ever. I will never tire of it. 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ronni6346]

Same here when I don't listen to it for a week I go back to it, it grabs me every single time.

[@kenbrownfield6584]

It's a musical classic

[@davebellingham1188]

Personally I thought Natalie was spot on with what she said, here in the uk it made us love the group even more 🇬🇧❤️

[@jodavies486]

i'm a Brit i agree xxx

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Same in Australia.

[@moniho6907]

But yall never gave her the support that they needed

[@glennmorris371]

I'm a Brit too... I agree.. No one lost the plot with George Michael when he released shoot the dog.

[@frederickhartray8364]

Did it make you like Blair and Cameron even less?

[@ElizabethSchofield-zn2rd]

You have the courage and strength I wish many people had.

[@jonanderson6532]

Dang. From a soldier and drill sgt who watched them live at ft Jackson sc in 1998. This song is so very true, stand your ground and emotional. Seen these girls 3 times in concert and hope to again soon.

[@Skippy071421]

Once this pandemic is over, I will travel to their next concert and see The Chicks perform live for the first time.

[@karolyneroy7252]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@bobbiethomas5137]

First, thank you for your service. I just wish people would understand what the men and women died for meant. Expressing yourself is one thing, but ,threatening, intimating people with different views makes you very un- american.

[@davidhaight4705]

@@bobbiethomas5137 AND ARE REPUBICANS ..........

[@sukhmaidickoff]

@@bobbiethomas5137 What are you saying? I might have gotten your message wrong, but do you really think she disrespected the people who "served" with her comment against the (former) President? This is NOT about the people who served in Iraq. This is about a President who (just like Putin right now) illegally invaded a sovereign country and was responsible for the death of more than 100,000 Iraqi civilians...

[@lukehanson7411]

In my opinion, the best country music group ever. Crazy talented.

[@julierogers1155]

BEST. EVER.

[@kermitgentile724]

They are wonderful terrific and outstanding but have you heard the older Trio album with Linda dolly and Emmylou

[@Whosoever141]

The best? Hardly

[@TheMalf1978]

Okay, settle down. You're the idiot that watched a movie after watching 10 others and says the same thing. Sorry kid, need more data.

[@salemdevereaux5729]

Fucking brilliant. My god the vocals were exquisite

[@sassyess696]

I’m no country music fan but, this song gets me every time I hear it. This song was written with and, is performed with so much emotional intensity that, I can listen to it repeatedly and get goosebumps and tears welling, every single time. Songwriting at its best, and a big middle finger at its finest, I love it.

[@nyssaluna6443]

Natalie had every right to say what she did. No regrets.

[@Jorel032777]

I may not agree with her, but i will defend her right to say it to the end.

[@emmarosebrock2442]

What did she say?

[@TheTrueCountryGhoul]

She said that she is ashamed that George W. Bush is from Texas.

[@timcarroll5644]

And the people who burned their cd's and turned their backs on the Dixie Chicks had every right to do so too.

[@timcarroll5644]

I agree, and I was one of the ones who threw my cd out the window. Whether it was an overreaction is debatable and largely depends on one's viewpoint. But at the end of the day, any person should know their customer base. The Dixie Chicks, as country musicians, should have known that a majority of their fans base would take an insult towards the man they elected President in a bad way.

[@Grudzkaa]

this performance gives me goosebumps.

[@chanelbenet2498]

bella .

[@donna3465]

Me too, no matter how many times I see/hear it.

[@TehTrixxable]

yep especially the violin

[@thomasglotfelty302]

8):8898k88yyyyyyyyyyy Rrrrrrr CHANEL BENET

[@deckbose]

When the audience breaks into spontaneous applause at 2:15

[@jenwiechenthal6878]

I am just in awe of Natalie's emotions. her voice is amazing but her emotion is just as raw as it was when this song first came out. amazing. thank you for sharing your story. thank you for not apologizing. the amount of young girls who will hopefully learn that their voice is just as important as any guys is inspiring.

[@MarioMartinez-iy1og]

Dixie Chicks are one of the best country bands of all time. Much respect and love 💕

[@nicholasgates1146]

Anyone who thought this song was a bold political statement should listen to their new one, "March".

[@l.a.patterson7370]

And their new one "Gaslighter".

[@TheMizfantabulous]

Loved it!

[@Phnf7]

Hell yeahhh

[@trick351]

Absolutely!!! Look at the idiot of a Narcissistic President we have now!!! And Toby who?!? 😂🤣😂

[@Phnf7]

@@trick351 let's talk about the brazilian one? Hahahaha

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

These ladies taking a stand inspired me as a kid. Being able to say sorry is a great attribute, but you shouldn’t do it unless you’ve actually done something wrong. you gotta stand up for what you believe in.

[@johndavidson3600]

Agreed. I was like 10 or 11 when basically the entire country turned their back on them after Natalie mode those anti-war/anti-bush comments in London. I remember how even my parents were upset with their MJ, and both of them were staunch Democrats. In the grand scheme of things, Natalie’s comments were extremely tame, especially compared to the horrible shit people say nowadays with no consequences: i.e. Kanye, Trump, Majorie Taylor Greene, etc.

[@angrageous]

So well said

[@bibearfan]

NOT the whole country! This New Englander had never bought a Country song on iTunes until I bought this song when I thought the Chicks needed support! @@johndavidson3600

[@michellelaviolette574]

More important now than ever. Especially where women’s rights and voices are concerned and the crap we are being asked to be nice about. Anthem!!!

[@loririvera934]

You three women are incredible and so damn talented and beautiful! Don’t ever let anyone ever make you feel less then that…. So proud and grateful!!!

[@RockSomething]

Im sure they lose a lots of fans in America , but they got more fans from the whole world , Peace & Love

[@galenwarren3579]

LOL. Yeah, that's why they are touring today....NOT!

[@Liofa73]

@@galenwarren3579 --- Only an idiot would care about what she said. Presidents aren't infallible.

[@galenwarren3579]

@Brian Dahlen Appropriately named..Gaslighter. They've been doing that for nearly two decades now, Gaslighting the public. Read the playlist...many are the tunes they originally recorded. They finally had to give credit for writing to the original songwriters on the rest, but you can see where they laid claim to "songwriting" wherever they could. Four days in, and Itunes had them at #1 for a day. Seems despite creating thousands of online accounts to request their new song, they got a one day blip there. You see, itunes list is developed from both actual sales and play requests with 100 spins equaling 1 sale on all major platforms. They have an easier time recruiting others to create multiple accounts in Canada, so expect it to be a raging chart hit there for a while. Even I can write a script to get on multiple accounts and repeatedly request and play any tune over and over again. I would not be surprised if the DC's spent the last year or so lining up any recruits they could to start repeatedly spinning the song. It's not doing so well on any other charts. I do expect that Sony (tho they aren't connected now, but were big time in the 90's), being the big dog at the table at RIAA, will be issuing a Gold award prematurely as they did when the DC's were on top of their game. I'm sure you WILL like it, as it contains a lot of old material.

[@jenh9426]

@@galenwarren3579 you may want to see a professional about your delusions... it could be harmful to your family & friends..

[@wlverine1]

@@galenwarren3579 They just sold out shows 4 years ago and all they did is make fun of you and you idiot trumptards. Im sure they will be just fine.

[@jeremystevens2080]

this live version is even better!

[@lindseyspelledweird]

This performance is STUPID brilliant.

[@kellyjason7024]

How?

[@kellyjason7024]

Are you saying that you didn’t love the song? As for me I’m in love with it already

[@jubs1533]

What an incredible vocal performance. These are truly talented women.

[@andreacubitt7765]

I just want to say, I saw their first round of tours in Canada after all this Bush statements happened. I think all three of you are so brave, you stood together, solid and strong, And I was so proud to be a part of that Toronto audience. I honestly think I’d it as piece of music history, and I think these women honestly deserve an apology. Ahead of their time.

[@jadehartweck4308]

This will forever be my favorite performance of any song ever written/produced/ recorded. If it was possible to time travel, this concert would be my destination. No words could ever truly explain the honesty and bravery it took for this to even occur. The fact that each one of these women never let the negativity and controversy affect their integrity is honorable. One should never doubt their own worth based on others opinions. But I guess some Americans fail to acknowledge the contradiction they made by shunning talented genuine artists for expressing their first amendment.

[@galenwarren3579]

+Jade Hartweck Gone and for good reasons. Oh, that's right, they're planning a European tour! LOL. I'll get the numbers for attendance, and we'll see.

[@MarkWilliamsANDPR]

+Galen Warren Both Amsterdam gigs sold out, May gigs in Glasgow and Dublin sold out. Just to save you the bother of finding the details. Most Republicans couldn't find their ass with both hands. I mean, who'd think Donald Trump is fit to lead anything apart from his dog?

[@galenwarren3579]

Mark Williams Close up enough sections, and presto zingo, sellout! LOL

[@patriciananez319]

Latin legacy

[@galenwarren3579]

Jimmy Wong Truth? LOL. Having an opinion isn't "truth", you idiot.

[@archiemb]

I cannot believe it’s been fifteen years since this was released! It’s still as good and haunting as ever!

[@rneumeye]

She turned... A DEATH THREAT into a protest anthem and rallying cry that sold millions of albums and sold out arenas. Oh... And it's a gorgeous song. What more is there to say? 😐

[@normairizarryni]

Also they won 5 Grammy awards. Every single one that they where nominated for.

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

Yes, what many people don't know is that they all received death threats just because she said she didn't think Bush was doing a good job.

[@rodneyhendrix2450]

The album sold pretty well, but the tour was not successful. The whole Bush controversy really did kill their arena status, unfortunately, and they’ve never recovered. Which is really sad because touring is an artists main source of income these days. Watch Shut Up and Sing. Tells the whole story, pretty heartbreaking. The dumbest part of it all is that the same idiots who cancelled the chicks are the very people who are whining about cancel culture today

[@lacecocoa6272]

@@rodneyhendrix2450 please please preach louder. See people don't understand their actions have consequences that's why I told this other lady at the store I was like why was it okay back in the early 2000s for a lot of Republican country fans to cancel the Dixie Chicks for their expression of freedom of speech but now look at the flip side. People learn from from their older constituents. And because a lot of people back then made stupid decisions it's the reason why people think they can bully Kanye West for being a trump supporter simply because he's a black man and hip hop. It's so childish no matter what music genre you're in you have the right to speak your opinion if you're an artist or not. I don't believe in if you're Entertainer your freedom of speech as a citizen should be taken away and you should just entertain people and act like a robot absolutely not. The Dixie Chicks did not deserve that and I'm a big fan of them because they spoke out when it was unpopular nowadays everybody just wants to be cool and woke and yes woke culture is annoying but back then it was different. Them people lost a lot but they gained a lot because today and 2022 we can look back and say those people were wrong. You have the right natural support of artists if you don't agree with her talking points but there was no need to burn CDs to try to ruin that careers call news stations to not get their music played send death threats all of that was extra

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

@@rodneyhendrix2450 Yes, and Natalie was right about the war.

[@donna3465]

Cold chills every time at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="130">2:10</a>.

[@fe5018]

Donna McCubbin she sings it beautifully but the lyric itself has always been jarring to me.

[@jlems56]

Yup..and then the music immediately after just tops it off.

[@lilamoss6575]

it’s perfect

[@sukh824]

WOW!!! EMOTION!!

[@LG-cz6ls]

The land of free speech and no gun controls.

[@MrMcMusic01]

Still one of the great modern country music bands EVER! It's a complete disgrace the way they were treated for expressing an opinion, especially since the very faction that attacked them for criticizing a POTUS have spent 8 years doing far worse to our current POTUS.

[@greghuether]

Beautiful performance. This song went to #1 in Canada while many stations in USA wouldnt play it.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

There's a reason why.

[@adrianaramirez3366]

Part of our Freedom of Speech is hearing things we don't like. Things we all don't agree on. The minute people in power try to silence that, we all lose. #TheChicks #StandUp

[@juliananton7800]

This song has carried me through many moments where I was shamed for standing my ground.

[@christinadnavarro]

How does this not have more views? One of the most powerful live performances I have ever seen!

[@claresugarland]

Christina Navarro agreed. the best performance i have seen them give in my opinion. I wish i knew which concert this was so I could buy it. DCX are amazing

[@lobitome]

Their Grammy performance was pretty powerful as well. And they cleaned up that night, because people knew deep down that they were right.

[@skyt3265]

VH1 Storytellers

[@HAFBeast91]

Came out before youtube was big.

[@kellyjason7024]

Exactly

[@serenagh2135]

When I was beaten within an inch of my life he actually did send me a letter telling me basically to shut up or he'll finish me off. I never shut up and fought for 2 years in court for justice for myself and in the name of all women in DV situations...I won the case 3 months ago🎉 This song got me thru those 2 years of hell and made me come out stronger than ever

[@Danasaur_123]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Congratulations for winning your case.

[@heathermathias9193]

Thank you. Advocating is hard. I choose to believe we can take our pain and use it to help others. It’s draining work. But if it wasn’t for people like you, change wouldn’t happen. ❤❤❤

[@YouTube_Professor]

Dam she’s was such a savage she killed this, what emotion she sings with. Awesome version

[@johnlonewolfe2325]

Natalie is the most beautiful woman in my eyes! She's the girl on the beach in H.S. with a song in her heart!

[@morganbarfield108]

Wow. I was actually speechless for a good 5 minutes, such a good song and this performance is one of my favorite out of any performance I’ve ever seen. They’ve always been a favorite of mine

[@dianalynnelizabeth780]

One of the very few artists of ANY GENRE to sound JUST AS GOOD IN PERSON AS THEY DO IN THEIR VIDEOS AND ON THEIR ALBUMS!!!

[@grod805]

I love this song. Everything. The violin, the funny line "I kind of like it" The message, the history, gives me goosebumps just thinking how gutsy this song was at the time.

[@MarkWilliamsANDPR]

They were more right than we knew at the time.

[@prairiewanderer5040]

+Mark Williams There were a whole lot of us who knew they were exactly right at the time. If Toby Keith was worth a pinch of shit, he'd issue a public apology to the Dixie Chicks over the whole issue.

[@galenwarren3579]

+prairie wanderer LOL. Keep dreaming. Toby said if they wanted a fight, he'd bury them. Well, he didn't have to. Fat Nat dug their professional graves and pulled the dirt in behind her. They are gone and for good reasons.

[@prairiewanderer5040]

Galen Warren You just confirmed my premise that Toby Keith isn't worth a pinch of shit, and you don't even realize it. :)

[@galenwarren3579]

prairie wanderer Actually, the low brows like yourself wouldn't understand anything critical of some idiotic singer you admire. BTW, Toby outsold the DC's in the end, and he will be remembered fondly by his fans. The millions of DC fans that made them A list entertainers in the first place? LOL. Not so much. Keep digging, low brow. I like the way you dirty your mouth with your feet.

[@MarkWilliamsANDPR]

+Galen Warren Dixie Chicks are still touring. You're sounding like they've given up. They haven't, and their fans haven't given up on them, either. You see, I'm from Europe and we've never even heard of Toby Keith. Who's the loser now, eh?

[@cometsmommy]

I love their spirit and bravery in the face of these threats which they will probably have to endure for the rest of their lives

[@jenncole2908]

LOVE them!! Never stopped! Country music community owes them a huge apology.

[@andypastore3299]

I agree with you 1000% The whole nation owes them an apology. Just look at what has been going on over the past few years and ZERO accountability. These three women are amazing.

[@chrisstiles374]

The most honest song I've ever heard. And the delivery, particularly in that second verse? Good gracious....

[@jeanneharrington7534]

They are 3 of the most talented woman in this whole country.

[@nitrolx]

Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time.

[@geniemedford9200]

Such a talented group that was soooo mistreated. You can feel their pain. Beautiful entertainers with heart felt songs. This is just one of their amazing works. Thank you, Dixie Chicks.

[@susangaspar9013]

Saw them live a few years back and it was a fantastic show. This song is perfection with a message for the ages.

[@MsMoe2007]

I feel cold inside every single time I remember that someone threatened to kill her just because they didn't agree with her political beliefs. what in the bloody hell is happening to this country??

[@galenwarren3579]

You know where that "death threat" letter came from? A DJ, friendly to the DC's allegedly forwarded it to them. The only fingerprints found on the letter were the DJ's and the Dixie Chicks. No one was ever considered a suspect regarding the letter, and both the FBI and Arlington/Dallas police let them have their concert anyway. Dallas, a location where one very well known POTUS and a Governor were shot, wouldn't sit idly by and let them have a concert if a death threat was considered legit..it wasn't, but it cost the taxpayers millions in heightened security just in case. The DC's owe Arlington, Dallas, and the nation as a whole for the farcical attempt at painting themselves as victims.

[@absolutevarietytv7845]

@@galenwarren3579 OMFG...Keep drinking the kool-aid you foolish woman.

[@galenwarren3579]

@@absolutevarietytv7845 LOL. Typical BS response from a liberaltard.

[@galenwarren3579]

@@676m2 Yeah..... in case you hadn't noticed, the butter has slipped off your noodle.

[@dilbertdoe601]

@@galenwarren3579 *Moron*

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

This song always give me goosebumps so much impact and thoughts on the lyrics and how people think when you have a voice! Love love you guys!

[@joejames8503]

you should check out dan wilsons music. he wrote this and its not near his best.

[@GaryHennink]

2:15 goosebumps every time!!!!

[@kinoko510]

@@GaryHennink and tears in my case!

[@keith6868]

Wow can that girl sing.. Amazing

[@coolness06]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="109">1:49</a> until the end I get endless chills. STUNNING performance.

[@stevenjohnson8863]

Incredibly sad when you think of all the years we missed out on these amazingly talented girls making music and over what politics, who knows what more they would have given us,so sad!!!

[@frederickhewlett9044]

@@galenwarren3579 GET OVER YOURSELF $$$$

[@jacksonthedoggy]

Galen Warren every artist writes with a team. Check our most songs, a long list of names for who wrote it. Taylor Swift might be an exception for example, but most artists have a team of songwriters and producers. There is no “I” in TEAM ya know ;)

[@chadjohnson-authormusician8072]

@@galenwarren3579 Where did you hear that regarding "Not Ready to Make Nice?" Everywhere I read says they co-wrote the song, and that's what Dan Wilson himself says too in videos where he talks about it. I'm curious as to your source for that claim.

[@galenwarren3579]

@@chadjohnson-authormusician8072 Listen to the conversation that both Dan and Nat describe. Dan asks if the song should possibly have a line or two that gives them an out of the hard line, "not ready to make nice", and Nat says absolutely not...but beyond that, they don't publicly discuss the alleged co-writing that went on for that song. Even the sisters outed their "co-writing" by saying how wonderful it was to work with such talented people and that all they had to do is express what they wanted the songs to say, and these "wonderful people" made it happen. However, you only need to look at the history of the DC's (and the industry) to understand why this is absolute bogus that the DC's co wrote those songs on that album. Just prior to that album, it was determined by mutual agreement within the industry, that song writers are due a percentage of sales on a song in addition to a one time payment like they received before. The DC's with Sony at their back, insisted on co writing credits as a prerequisite to having their work on the DC album to raise the DC's share . All they had to do was submit a theme and talk over the results with the many well established songwriters, and EVERY public statement about that album supports this. A bit like cake tasters after the real baker chefs had cooked. To further support the notion that they didn't write these songs, consider their history. They wrote two, count them, two songs in the decades' long history of the band and the multiple albums they put out prior. How likely is it, that after all that time and doing nothing but cover tunes written by others, that they could come up with a complete album where they were "songwriters"? That's not a switch you throw on, suddenly. Oh, you might have ideas, but to suddenly burst forth with that many? For every song, there is a real, well known professional songwriter on the credits. Given the disingenuous history of the DC's the needle swings toward the BS mark.

[@JSmith-zr2ve]

@@galenwarren3579 more copy and paste bullshit from Galen.

[@MusicSweetly]

Wow this live version is crazy good. I feel like there is so much more conviction and power than the studio version. These ladies are amazing!

[@RLS-bu4bj]

This song and its message have gotten me through some times. Everytime I want to give up, I picture all the hurtful words people have said, doubting me, and I gather myself and claw my way forward. And I thank you for giving me the words to find my strength

[@kihoalukid]

I have heard this so many times and yet tears arrive every time. Powerful, what needs to be screamed every day.

[@mbeatriceochoa5598]

This performance gives me chills and makes me so emotional!! #DixieChicksForever

[@kellyjason7024]

Exactly

[@mkaratas1907]

This is one of the best live performances ever in music world. I love this song and this can not be played live better than that... damn beautiful and amazing!!!

[@davidbowman437]

These 3 multitalented ladies do not get the recognition they deserve !! A solid performance everytime LEGENDS !!!

[@christinawill46]

This still gives me goosebumps. So much respect ladies.

[@Alex-2911]

OMG. Can't believe that it took 8 long years before I hear this song for the first time. I am absolutely stunned. Right now I can't imagine listening something else than this song. Whatched also "Shut up and sing" and was shocked about so much ignorance I saw. The Dixie chicks will become a place in my all time favorites. Thank you so much girls.

[@janedixon5060]

Wow! No words can describe this performance! !!

[@petezereeah517]

Really? I know a word....SHIT!

[@wickedninjax]

Natalie is amazing and a truly inspirational person. When I first heard this song...I immediately fell in love with her, the band, the stance, and everything else that makes The Chicks one of the greatest bands on the planet.

[@dennisnotthemenace97]

I just found my new FAVOURITE live performance ever

[@bradleyds1975]

So much emotion streams from these ladies when they sing and play. They move me to the core and I kinda like it!!!!

[@lyndontrombley1970]

so excellent to see skilled, talented artists doing what artists used to do: -provoke discussion -call-out the liars -stand up for what they believe in When I was a kid that is what all artists did. And, shame on the music industry for buckling to the bigots, racists and halfwits and letting them dictate the narrative and letting these girls take on the world alone.

[@brianduffy1338]

This song and Landslide are my 2 favourite Chicks songs.

[@shannonbaillie3244]

The live version is amazing in the violent kicks ass You can feel Natalie's emotions you can see it and to have the girls stand by her side and by her side is just amazing

[@davidamado3651]

That bridge still gives me chills everytime

[@michaelclarke4245]

I knew this song was so powerful even being a child and not realizing what these girls werer going thru I still felt the impact... now i find myself always playing this song in situations where I feel angry... or used..sometimes i get emotional.. such an impactful song.

[@lyndajamrozik4786]

It’s great to see them standing up for their beliefs and convictions and not going on a sniveling apology tour . Free speech 🎉

[@stevesneed1456]

This song is a real masterpiece.

[@KellyStevensFGG]

Album of the year Grammy Award. Every song is better than the one before it. I can listen to the album on a loop for hours.

[@saramckinney6510]

the dixie chicks songs take me back to my angsty teenage self dancing in my room pretending to play the violin. They will always be one of my favorites..."here is to song women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them."

[@_saiyuno]

the intense emotion in her voice always brings me back here for more chills, so glad i got to grow up listening to these inspiring women

[@lance694]

I've come back to this video every few months for almost a decade and the blonde lady in the crowd at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="136">2:16</a> always gives me life.

[@mdog2560]

I guess "kiss my a**, I'm going to say what I want no matter what you think" was too long of a song title, so they went with "not ready to make nice." lol

[@SH000FLY]

Usually, I'm afraid to watch videos of songs when I like the original recording/video so much already. This was such a surprise, from the opening notes. It got better and better as it went along and when the denoument arrived I thought they would falter. But they didn't. Message sent and received beautifully. Awe inspiring.

[@tonivanilli]

Still the best country music group bar none in my opinion. Natalie's vocal prowess hasn't diminished a bit despite the years that has gone by. With a voice like that who needs autotune! And boy those harmonies still give me the chills (in a good way). :)

[@Azomorat]

She sings it perfectly, such a great talent.