Politics, Opinions, Editorials & My Catholicism 2006© is proud to honor Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, with their Fearless Female Award. The Fearless Female Award is given in recognition of a woman who embodies the Politics, Opinions, Editorials & My Catholicism 2006© deals: powerful, determined, smart, independent and unafraid to speak her mind. In other words, fearless!

Described as controversial and defiant, Maines made international news for speaking out against President Bush at a concert in London in March 2003. Her outspokenness caused an uproar among Chicks fans, resulting in personal death threats. In recent news coverage surrounding the release of the Dixie Chicks fourth album, Taking the Long Way, Maines has stood by not only her statement, but her right to speak her beliefs. Maines has proven that not only is she human with feelings but that she is entitled to her feelings, and as an American has the right to speak out whether the world likes it or not. She has come out swinging in her own, and is embarking, together with her Chick-mates on a world tour with their seven children.

Natalie Maines

Born in Lubbock, TX, Maines dropped out of college, joined the Dixie Chicks in 1995 at the age of 21 ready to take on the world. Winner of countless Grammy and CMA awards, wife, mother of two, Maines accomplishments simply round her ambitious attitude.

Natalie Maines tops the list as most Fearless Female for her pioneering, assertive ways. With these wonderful attributes and role model qualities for girls and women alike, cheers to Natalie Maines, Winner of the Politics, Opinions, Editorials & My Catholicism 2006© Fearless Female Award.