Just wanted to update everyone, and clarify this week's big Dixie Chicks story--Emily Robison and Martie Maguire are definitely a duo, but not making music under the moniker "the Dixie Chicks." In fact, they've announced their official new name, and have given some further details about the project.
According to Rolling Stone, the sister duo will release their music under the name the Court Yard Hounds (which is apparently a literary reference to the novel City Of Thieves). The album, which is set for a May release, was recorded at Maguire's home studio, and will feature Robison on lead vocals. Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers is reported to make a guest appearance on the album, as well.
Sound good? It does to me. I'll come out with my opinion that I think it's going to be yummy stuff, indeed. The Chick sisters are phenomenally talented musicians, and I think it's going to be a real treat experiencing Emily taking the lead. Not to mention adding Jakob's mellowed-out vocals to the mix
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