Related: Big names performed at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. In 2002, Maines told a crowd in London that “we’re on the good side with y’all,” and made it clear the band was against the impending invasion of Iraq, while adding that she was ashamed that Bush is from her home state of Texas. Related: The change to the Chicks comes after fellow country group Lady Antebellum changed their name to Lady A by dropping a word associated with the Civil War-era South. The Chicks have long been supporters of progressive ideals and faced severe backlash for some of their previous stances. They were the second popular country band to do so Lady Antebellum changed their name to Lady A in June.
The name change came as protests took place around the world against racial inequality and justice. The band - formerly known as the Dixie Chicks - dropped the Dixie in their name earlier this summer.
