The Dixie Chicks came about in 1989 when the Erwin sisters decided to team up with double bassist Laura Lynch and singer Robin Macy. Their forte was a mix of country and bluegrass music. Martie played numerous instruments including the viola, mandolin, and fiddle. Emily was more of a vocalist with Martie helping as the backup singer. In 1990, the group released their debut album, Thank Heavens for Dale Evans. Martie also wrote a number of songs on the album.
Polishing their sound and moving on from the "bluegrass" sound, the band went on over the next decade to achieve a substantial amount of success. The Dixie Chicks achieved the distinction of being the only female and also, the only country band to have two back to back RIAA-backed diamond albums with 10 million in record sales. In 2010, after Natalie Maines, the new lead vocalist decided she needed a break, the sisters even branched off for a side project and performed together and numerous venues. Called the "Court Yard Hounds" the duo released an album in May 2010.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 12 Oct, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | York |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American musician |
| Net Worth 2020: | 50 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |
