We were playing shows still when we wrote 'Phoebe' and 'Rock All Night.' We got to test those songs in a live setting, so it was nice recording them and knowing which ones really resonated with the crowd. — 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 songs for us. — 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
