Natalie Louise Maines Pasdar is an American singer-songwriter and activist who achieved success as the lead vocalist for the female alternative country band the Dixie Chicks. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Maines considers herself a rebel who "loved not thinking in the way I knew t...
Songwriter, Singer, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Social activist
Education
Texas Tech University, Berklee College of Music, Not Ready to Make Nice, Travelin' Soldier, Cowboy Take Me Away
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Adrian Pasdar (m. 2000), Michael Tarabay (m. 1997–1999)
Children
Jackson Slade Pasdar, Beckett Finn Pasdar
Parents
Lloyd Maines, Tina May Maines
Siblings
Kim Maines
Nicknames
Natalie Louise Maines , Maines, Natalie , Natalie Maines Pasdar , Natalie Louise Maines Pasdar , Natalie Pasdar
Awards
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Movies
An Evening with the Dixie Chicks, Songs for Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia, Dixie Chicks: Unauthorized, Lubbock Lights
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[a controversial statement in Lubbock, Texas on March 10, 2003, as one of the 'Dixie Chicks'] Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas.
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[ on her role as an activist, 2013]. I'm not out looking for a cause. They sort of find me, or find my heart. But sure, there's always time for that. My big mouth can talk all the time.