{
  "id": 14279033,
  "title": "The Chicks Compare George W. Bush to ‘Deranged Nut Job’ Trump: ‘Now I’d Give George Bush a Big Wet Kiss’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-chicks-compare-george-w-bush-to-deranged-nut-job-trump-now-id",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:59:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/the-chicks-taking-the-long-way-tour/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two decades since their controversial album \"Taking the Long Way,\" The Chicks' current anniversary tour for the record has proven to be a vibrant, vital and relevant affair. Despite the challenging history that led up to it, the band's performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York City showcased their enduring talent and spirit.\n\nThe tour features the trio playing their 2006 album \"Taking the Long Way\" in its entirety, followed by a lively \"best of\" encore. This approach allows them to pay homage to their earlier work while also offering fresh and engaging material for their audience.\n\nAmong the standout moments from the band's first show at the Beacon Theatre were several highlights that underscored their resilience and continued relevance in the music industry. These moments served as a testament to The Chicks' ability to overcome adversity and maintain their artistic integrity, even in the face of significant controversy.",
  "summary": "The country trio is on the road celebrating 20 years of their post-controversy classic Taking the Long Way . And they’re still not ready to make nice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}