Biography

Natalie Maines, born in Lubbock, Texas in 1974, began singing at age 3. In high school, she was a cheerleader. During her time in high school, she played in a band. They had three gigs before breaking up. In the 1990s, she attended Berklee College. Soon, after that, she auditioned for a music group. Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer were looking for a lead singer. She won the audition and joined the The Chicks. In 2000, she, along with the other The Chicks had their debut in movies, a made-for-TV movie called Dixie Chicks on the Fly (2000). Also in 2000, Natalie married actor Adrian Pasdar.
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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.

[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.

[3/10/2003, in Lubbock, TX, as one of the The 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.

[in 2013, on her role as an activist] 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.