Natalie Maines of The Chicks has sharply criticized Donald Trump, stating that democracy is disappearing. This political statement coincides with the announcement of the band's 16-show tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Grammy-winning album 'Taking the Long Way', a record born from backlash over her 2003 anti-war comments.

The $30 million toe in the water

The tour begins September 30 in Detroit and ends with two shows in Hollywood. Ticket details and the band's history of activism are covered. The album emerged from intense political controversy after Maines' 2003 remarks criticizing President George W. Bush and the impending Iraq War, which sparked a massive backlash against the trio.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The upcoming tour,which launches September 30 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, will traverse North America with stops in Chicago, New York City, Seattle, and Nashville before culminating in two performances at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on November 1 and 2. this cycle of political engagement and musical response continues a long-standing pattern for the band, who have consistently used their platform to address social issues.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

Their activism was again evident in their 2020 album 'Gaslighter,' featuring the protest song 'March, March,' and their subsequent global tour in 2022-2023 that visited Canada, the United States, Australia, and Europe. Tickets for the new tour will be released in a staggered manner, with artist presale registration required by May 31 and general sales commencing June 4 through Live Nation.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

The reunion tour not only commemorates a pivotal album but also underscores the group's enduring relevance in both music and cultural discourse, highlighting how their artistic identity remains intertwined with their political expression.