Martie Maguire
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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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 12 Oct, 1969
- Age
- 50 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- York
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American musician
- Net Worth 2020
- 50 million
- Net Worth 2021
- 40 million
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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.
