Listen Live
Donate
 on air
    Schedule

    KCRW

    Read & Explore

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Culture
    • Events

    Listen

    • Live Radio
    • Music
    • Podcasts
    • Full Schedule

    Information

    • About
    • Careers
    • Help / FAQ
    • Newsletters
    • Contact

    Support

    • Become a Member
    • Become a VIP
    • Ways to Give
    • Shop
    • Member Perks

    Become a Member

    Donate to KCRW to support this cultural hub for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. You'll become a KCRW Member and get a year of exclusive benefits.

    DonateGive Monthly

    Copyright 2026 KCRW. All rights reserved.

    Report a Bug|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|
    Cookie Policy
    |FCC Public Files|

    Back to Music Special Programming

    Music Special Programming

    The Dixie Chicks: Taking the Long Way

    Their first studio CD since a political statement in 2003 changed them from country music s most popular band to its most controversial. They discuss deep emotions explored in their new songs to the more rock-oriented musical direction inspired by collaborations with producer Rick Rubin, Mike Campbell, Dan Wilson, Pete Yorn, Neil Finn, and more.

    • Share
    Jul 4, 2006 • 1 min read

    Their first studio CD since a political statement in 2003 changed them from country music s most popular band to its most controversial. They discuss deep emotions explored in their new songs to the more rock-oriented musical direction inspired by collaborations with producer Rick Rubin, Mike Campbell, Dan Wilson, Pete Yorn, Neil Finn, and more.

      Hand-Picked Music
    Back to Music Special Programming