The Chicks: 20 Years of 'Taking the Long Way'

The iconic country music trio, The Chicks, are commemorating the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed 2006 album, 'Taking the Long Way.' A special anniversary edition is set to be released on October 3rd, offering fans five bonus tracks. This reissue will also mark the first time two of their songs, "Thin Line" and "Live Wire," are available for streaming.

The Chicks expressed their disbelief at the two-decade milestone, noting how the songs from 'Taking the Long Way' continue to resonate. The anniversary celebration extends beyond the album release, with the addition of three new tour dates. These concerts will take place in Philadelphia on October 7th, Boston on October 9th, and Los Angeles on November 3rd, as part of their 'Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour'.

Released in May 2006, 'Taking the Long Way' garnered significant critical and commercial success, earning five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The album's hit song, "Not Ready to Make Nice," served as a powerful response to the backlash the group faced following Natalie Maines' comments on the Iraq War in 2003.