Reason why Dixie Chicks dropped Dixie from their name The Chicks dropped “Dixie” from their name in June 2020. This decision came in response to global protests following George Floyd’s death.

Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire changed their band name, dropping "Dixie," a nickname ... "A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to 'The Chicks' of NZ for their gracious ...