Country Pop Bites: The Dixie Chicks – January 29

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1999 The Dixie Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces" album was certified quadruple-platinum? 

It’s true! Talk about a blast from the past! Watch the video!

Here are 5 little known facts about The Dixie Chicks.

• Emily and Martie wrote “You Were Mine” to help them cope with their parents’ divorce.
• The band was previously called The Dixie Chickens.
• There were 4 original band members: Martie MaGuire, Emily Robison, Laura Lynch & Robin Macy. Laura left the band in the early 1990s.
• All 3 band members play instruments.