The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — sang “The Star-Spangled Banner." The Chicks were once one of the biggest names in country music, as the band’s breakthrough albums — 1998’s Wide Open Spaces and 1999’s Fly — each achieved the Recording Industry Association of America’s coveted diamond status, signifying sales of more than 10 million copies each.

Watch The Chicks and Pink perform at the DNC's final night

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New York Post

Country music band the Chicks were ripped for their “awful” rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Bandmates Natalie Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer took the stage inside the United Center in Chicago on Thursday for an a cappella version of the national anthem. 

The musicians began their three-part harmony in similar keys before the three singers quickly hit different notes, with some viewers taking exception to their singing.

“Correction, the chicks butchered the national anthem, It was terrible,” one X user commented.

“That was just terrible-I mean an absolute terrible...

The Chicks ripped for ‘awful’ ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ performance at DNC

The US Sun

THE Chicks have been slammed for their national anthem performance on the final night of the National Democratic Convention on Thursday. Current members of The Chicks – Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Robison – huddled around a microphone as they belted out the anthem with harmonies – but fans were quick with their criticism. […]

The Chicks slammed for ‘most horrific rendition’ of National Anthem ‘ever’ at DNC as fans say the group ‘had no harmony’

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Country band The Chicks will perform the U.S. national anthem at the Democratic National Convention where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's 2024 presidential nomination on Thursday night, a source said. Formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, the group sold millions of records before...

Country Act the Chicks to Sing US Anthem at Democratic Convention

RadarOnline

Jay Leno is facing the inevitable as he makes end-of-life arrangements dictating how his fortune should be divvied up when he dies.Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal the 74-year-old and his wife, Mavis, plan to leave a seven-figure chunk of dough to family and also open a museum to honor Jay's passion for cars.The former late-night host updated his will in a Los Angeles court after being appointed as conservator for Mavis, 77, who has been battling severe dementia.His latest filing detailed provisions for his ailing wife's care and said the couple intended to remain in their home "for as...

Jay Leno Prepares to Die: 'Tonight Show' Icon, 74, Reveals Final Wishes and Plans to Erect Car Museum in His Honor — 'No One Lives Forever'

The Boot

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney have been friends for a long time, and the two have shared some good times together. One story that they still laugh about is the time Chesney accidentally attended the ACM Awards with pink toenails. Let's back up and tell you the whole story. What's...

Tim McGraw Just Did His Pal Kenny Chesney Dirty!

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CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with undecided voters in Allentown, Pennsylvania after Kamala Harris’ closing speech at the Democratic National Convention. 

These undecided voters said Kamala’s speech made up their mind. Hear why

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Mediaite

Hulk Hogan asked a crowd of supporters whether he should "body slam" Vice President Kamala Harris, before making a racist remark about her Indian ancestry.
The post Hulk Hogan Threatens to ‘Body-Slam’ Kamala Harris and Makes Racist Gesture: ‘I’m Gonna Get Heat for That One, Brother’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Hulk Hogan Threatens to ‘Body-Slam’ Kamala Harris and Makes Racist Gesture: ‘I’m Gonna Get Heat for That One, Brother’

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Fox News

During the Democratic National Convention, CBS host Gayle King said Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is "uniquely qualified" to be president.

CBS host Gayle King, who donated to Kamala Harris in 2010, says Dem is 'so uniquely qualified' to be president

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Beyoncé was reportedly slated to perform during the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Beyoncé Not Performing At Democratic National Convention, Rep Says

American Songwriter

The country music world is known for its famous families. Most children of country stars don’t go on to carry to torch, but some do end up following in their parents’ footsteps. Let’s dive into six country star sons who are doing quite a good job at carrying on their family legacy in music!

6 Country Star Sons Who Are Carrying on the Family Legacy

The Hill

Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Party's nomination, but her acceptance speech lacked substance and contained no vision for America, while her biographical information was reshaped into applause lines and her policy proposals were devoid of urgency or earnestness.

Opinion: Kamala’s moment: The pantsuit is truly empty

A Trump fan told CNN correspondent Elle Reeve that God would never allow a woman to be elected "because of what happened in the Garden of Eden."
The post Trump Fan Tells CNN God Will Never Allow Woman President ‘Because Of What Happened In The Garden Of Eden’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Fan Tells CNN God Will Never Allow Woman President ‘Because Of What Happened In The Garden Of Eden’

Business Insider

Kamala Harris wore a tan suit, which some theorized was a callback to the outrage news cycle surrounding Barack Obama's 2014 tan suit.

9 details you missed at the Democratic National Convention, so far

ComingSoon

Fans want to know the full Dancing With the Stars Season 33 cast, as the popular ABC and Disney+ show will be returning on September 17, 2024. One contestant for the Season 33 cast has surprisingly been announced on August 22, considering that the entire list of celebrities is usually revealed just a few weeks before the premiere. Here’s what we know so far about who will be a part of DWTS 2024.

Dancing With The Stars Season 33 Cast: Who Is in DWTS 2024?

Closer Weekly

Katie Couric, the beloved former news host renowned for her polished on-screen presence, has recently sparked concern among friends following a noticeable change in her appearance — she looks like she’s going bald!  The journalist, 67, who has always been a symbol of professionalism and poise — recently appeared on camera looking significantly different, prompting...

Katie Couric ‘Looks Nearly Bald’: What Is Really Going on With Her Hair

Though there have been many stylish standouts from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Ella Emhoff seemed to have the most fun.

All the fashion Ella Emhoff wore this week at the Democratic National Convention

Whiskey Riff

I guess that's how you know you're doing something right.

Of course, Willie Nelson has been rocking his iconic braids for decades now, and he first started wearing the style around 1972, after he left the Nashville scene and went down to Austin, Texas. He was very clean cut early in his career, though now seeing old pictures and videos of him like that are barely recognizable.

In an interview with Larry King over a decade ago, a fan asked why he kept the braids for so long and made them such an inseparable part of his legendary brand, to which he...

“It Pissed A Few People Off, And I Figured It Was Worth Doing” — Willie Nelson On Why He’s Stuck With His Iconic Braids

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A brilliant rendition of the Beautiful Trauma track.
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P!NK Performs “What About Us” with Daughter Willow at DNC: Watch

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Once 'canceled,' The Chicks take center stage at Democratic Convention

Chicago (AFP) – More than two decades after country music shunned them for famously repudiating then US president George W. Bush, The Chicks sang the national...

Once 'canceled,' The Chicks take center stage at Democratic Convention

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