Here’s how to get discounted tickets to see The Chicks in concert

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Jun 02, 2026 · 677 words · By Matt Levy

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Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines are back in action.

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What happened

Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines are back in action.

Why it matters

After a three-year hiatus from the road, The Chicks recently announced they’re striking out on their nationwide ‘Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour’ this fall.

Common ground

From September through November, the Dallas natives have shows at theaters, auditoriums and concert halls all over North America.

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Claim 1: “Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame”

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Claim 2: “headline at a few major festivals including the star-studded Zootown in Missoula, MT.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about baby chicks. No evidence confirms headlining the Zootown festival.

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web search NEUTRAL — The best source for high-quality baby chicks, ducks, geese, & turkeys. Offering standard-bred & rare breed poultry for backyard, homestead, & hobby farm flocks.
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/index.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 6, 2026 · From buying day-old chicks to setting up a brooder, feeding starter rations, and transitioning birds to the coop, this beginner’s guide to raising baby chicks covers everything you need …
https://www.almanac.com/raising-chickens-101-how-raise-baby-…

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web search NEUTRAL — No matter which breed you choose, we can ship you baby chicks in no time. You can raise these chicks to lay more eggs, to serve as meat, or even just to keep around your home as pets.
https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product-category/baby-chicks/

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Claim 3: “spawned smash hits “Not Ready To Make Nice,” “Lullaby,” “Easy Silence,” “The Long Way Around” and “Everybody Knows.””

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify the tracklist of the album 'Taking The Long Way'.

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Claim 4: “That includes a three-night stint at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. They’re scheduled to take place: Saturday, Oct. 10 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 8 p.m.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about baby chicks and unrelated celebrities. No evidence confirms the specific dates at the Beacon Theatre.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Barash (born January 11, 1965) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actor, appearing in television series such as Little House on the Prairie, Charlie's Angels, and Soap. She…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Barash

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trisha Paytas (; born May 8, 1988) is an American media personality, actress, singer, and YouTuber. She is known for her multifaceted career on YouTube, marked by numerous online controversies and feu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisha_Paytas

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States

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Claim 5: “the best-selling record debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify the Billboard 200 debut position for this specific claim.

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Claim 6: “The fiery record ended up winning five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year, Best Country Album and Song of the Year for “Not Ready To Make Nice.””

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Claim 7: “01.) “The Long Way Around” 02.) “Easy Silence” 03.) “Not Ready to Make Nice” 04.) “Everybody Knows” 05.) “Bitter End” 06.) “Lullaby” 07.) “Lubbock or Leave It” 08.) “Silent House” 09.) “Favorite Year” 10.) “Voice Inside My Head” 11.) “I Like It” 12.) “Baby Hold On” 13.) “So Hard” 14.) “I Hope””

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Claim 8: “They also have a one-off gig at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock on Friday, July 31.”

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Multiple sources, including the Hard Rock Atlantic City site and The Chicks' official Instagram/social media posts, confirm a performance on July 31.

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web search NEUTRAL — See The Chicks live in Atlantic City on July 31. Don't miss this iconic country group in an unforgettable summer concert experience—get tickets now.
https://casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/the…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 7, 2026 ... On Sale Now. Live on stage at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Sat, June 12th. For tickets please visit: https://www.
https://www.facebook.com/thechicks/posts/join-us-in-atlantic…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 7, 2026 ... 14K likes, 214 comments - thechicks on April 7, 2026: "Join us in Atlantic City on July 31st! ✨ The pre-sale begins April 8th at 10am ET.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1QFi8E1Wh/

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Claim 9: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.”

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Claim 10: “The Chicks recently announced they’re striking out on their nationwide ‘Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour’ this fall.”

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Multiple independent web sources (Facebook, Ticketmaster, and a concert ticket guide) confirm the announcement of the 'Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour' for the fall of 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taking the Long Way is the seventh studio album by American country music group Dixie Chicks. Released on May 23, 2006, through Columbia Nashville, it was also the group's last album released under th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_the_Long_Way

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chicks, formerly the Dixie Chicks, are an American country music band from Dallas, Texas. The band consists of Natalie Maines (lead vocals, guitar, bass guitar) and sisters Martie Maguire (vocals,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "The Long Way Around" (a.k.a. "Taking the Long Way Around") is a song written by Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, Emily Robison and Dan Wilson and recorded by the American all-female trio Dixie Chicks …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Way_Around

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Claim 11: “From September through November, the Dallas natives have shows at theaters, auditoriums and concert halls all over North America.”

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Only one web search result explicitly mentions the specific timeframe of September through November for shows in theaters and concert halls across North America; other results mention the tour generally but not this specific phrasing/range.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American coot (Fulica americana), also known as a mud hen or pouldeau, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken for ducks, American coots are only distantly related to ducks, bel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_coot

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — White Chicks is a 2004 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay co-written by Wayans, Andy McElfresh, Michael Anthony Snowden, with additional contributi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Chicks

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Claim 12: “Tickets for the ‘Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour’ officially go on sale to the general public on Thursday, June 4 at 10 am local time through Ticketmaster”

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Claim 13: “Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines are back in action.”

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Wikipedia entries for Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, and The Chicks explicitly confirm that these three individuals are the members of the band.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emily Burns Strayer (née Erwin, previously Robison; born August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band the Chicks, formerly known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Strayer

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Martha Elenor Maguire (née Erwin, previously Seidel; October 12, 1969) is an American musician who is a founding member of the country band the Chicks and the country bluegrass duo Court Yard Hounds. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martie_Maguire

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Claim 14: “Prior to the official tour, The Chicks will open for Tim McGraw on a handful of dates”

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Both a Facebook post from The Chicks and a tour date listing confirm they are joining Tim McGraw for shows on his tour in 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Audrey Faith McGraw (née Perry; born September 21, 1967), known professionally as Faith Hill, is an American singer and actress. She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Hill

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer and actor. He has released 17 studio albums (11 for Curb Records, five for Big Machine Records and one for Arista Nashville). 10 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_McGraw

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Claim 15: ““Taking The Long Way” since its May 2006 release”

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Wikipedia and other web sources confirm the album 'Taking the Long Way' was released on May 23, 2006.

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web search NEUTRAL — Taking the Long Way is the seventh studio album by American country music group Dixie Chicks. Released on May 23, 2006, through Columbia Nashville, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_the_Long_Way

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web search NEUTRAL — Taking the Long Way was the first Dixie Chicks album to come after Natalie Maines' political comments in 2003 made them one of country music's most ...
https://music.apple.com/us/album/taking-the-long-way/2836362…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 24, 2026 ... 2 likes, 0 comments - thejeremyleeshow on May 24, 2026: "May 23rd, 2006, @thechicks released their 7th studio album Taking the Long Way!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYvIPfssZur/

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