When you get a record deal, you got to be pretty headstrong, know your direction. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Even though we were selling more records than a lot of pop acts, we were being treated like the redheaded stepchildren. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Songwriting is such a personal thing and it's hard to be in a room with somebody you don't know and trust. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
We write constantly. It's nice to have more to pick from and we pitch songs to other artists, so it's not always… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
It's not like we were setting out to make a political statement - we're just a band with opinions. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
We all know there are some major problems in the music industry. Every new act signs a bad deal. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I don't mind talking about the Dixie Chicks, because I feel like it's still alive and kicking. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I am a really passive person to begin with so I have written a lot of pretty crappy songs with strangers because… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
In the beginning, if you look at those early label albums of the Chicks, we didn't write all that much. We had… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
We were playing shows still when we wrote 'Phoebe' and 'Rock All Night.' We got to test those songs in a live… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I play a little acoustic bass and a little guitar. In our house there are instruments everywhere, and I love picking them… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
In the beginning, if you look at those early label albums of the Chicks, we didn't write all that much. We had an A&R… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
Even though we were selling more records than a lot of pop acts, we were being treated like the redheaded stepchildren. — Martie Maguire Copy Share
I feel like Court Yard Hounds keeps us idling. I think Emily and I function better when we're continually making music and playing, and… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
I am a really passive person to begin with so I have written a lot of pretty crappy songs with strangers because I let… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
When you get a record deal, you got to be pretty headstrong, know your direction. — Martie Maguire Copy Share
I now recognize that having a great company behind you can actually impact your motivation to be more creative. — Martie Maguire Copy Share
We do appreciate that we have a very conservative audience and we do try to walk the fine line of that and not offend… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
Ever since I was a little girl music was my escape and it was something that I did and was a huge part of… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
I'm amazed when I hear my daughters with their friends. They'll just talk openly about, 'Yeah, he used to be a girl and now… — Martie Maguire Copy Share
I think our core fans have stayed true to us, and I want to thank them for staying with us. — Martie Maguire Copy Share
