Words uttered at a concert by singer Natalie Maines, resulted in the Dixie
Chicks being banned from radio stations, having masses of ex-fans demolish
their CDs, and even threats to their lives. What was said to cause such a
heated reaction? "Just so you know, were ashamed that President Bush is
from Texas." Due to this expression, the Chicks-stars of country music-
were called traitors to their Country and their country music roots. The author
uses this case to uncover the role that popular culture icons play in our selfempowerment.
That is, how do messages delivered through popular...