I grew up going to bluegrass festivals, and there were performers who got on stage and didn't say much. They would stand there, stone-faced, picking. I could appreciate that, but it taught me that a little showmanship and some personality… — 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 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
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 Image
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 Image
When you get a record deal, you got to be pretty headstrong, know your direction. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I now recognize that having a great company behind you can actually impact your motivation to be more creative. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
