Fans Outraged by Willie Nelson’s Politics Haven’t Been Paying Attention

Robert Scheer and Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 14, 2018 In light of the dust the country music legend has kicked up by playing a benefit concert for Ted Cruz's Democratic Senate challenger, here's a look back at Nelson's in-depth interview on "Scheer Intelligence." Dig deeper ( 44 Min. Read )

Toby Keith Comes Out as a Democrat

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2008 Is this the same Toby Keith who unleashed the cheese-slathered anthem, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" (complete with fluffy golden retriever puppies and rippling flags in the video version), on the general public in 2002? Mr. "We'll-Put-A-Boot-Up-Your-Ass"? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Axis of Dixie

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‘Dixie Chicking’: Post-9/11 Blacklisting in the Entertainment Industry

Ed Rampell Oct 25, 2007 As a follow-up to his "Hollywood 10" retrospective essay, and in honor of Friday's 60th-anniversary commemoration of 1947's "Hollywood Fights Back!" radio program, author Ed Rampell shows how history has (unfortunately) repeated itself of late in America's entertainment and news media. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Danny Goldberg on Antiwar Artistry

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 The former Air America CEO and music mogul discusses the significance of the Dixie Chicks' Grammy win; Al Gore's prospects for 2008; and the liberals' responsibility to "blow the wind" of change. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2007 This week, our selection of Truthdig-flavored videos includes a preview of Fox's answer to "The Daily Show"; The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines speaking about artistic courage to the ACLU; and Chris Hedges laying a smackdown to Colbert and the Christian right. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Let History Decide

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Dixie Chicks Honored by ACLU

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 The Dixie Chicks were honored in December by the ACLU for defending liberty and the right to free speech in the face of overwhelming pressure. Lead vocalist Natalie Maines said she's proud to be a card-carrying member and "It hasn't taken courage to stand strong, just a first-grade education." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dixie Chicks Enjoy Grammy Revenge

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2007 The Dixie Chicks, who became country music pariahs after the band's lead singer criticized President Bush in 2003, swept the Grammys on Sunday, winning every award the band was nominated for -- five in all -- plus a standing ovation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Dixie Chicks Ad NBC Won’t Run

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2006 NBC has told the Dixie Chicks it won't run an ad for their documentary because in it they criticize President Bush. Watch it. The irony: The Dixie Chicks are being silenced in trying to advertise a film about how they were silenced. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )