The Chicks Perform 'Not Ready to Make Nice' on Kimmel for Album's 20th Anniversary
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Emily Zemler
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Summary
The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) performed their hit song "Not Ready to Make Nice" on Jimmy Kimmel Live to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way. The trio, dressed in all red, performed the anthemic track with a band and strings section, featuring Martie Maguire's signature fiddle playing. The song was originally released in response to the group being blacklisted for their comments about President George W. Bush and the Iraq War.
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· 3 pulledThe Chicks appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their hit song 'Not Ready to Make Nice.'
Dressed in all red, the trio—Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer—showcased the anthemic track alongside a band and strings section.
Maguire brought in her signature fiddle playing as the musician shared vocals on the powerful song, released in response to the group being blacklisted for their comments regarding President George W. Bush and the Iraq War.
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