American Chicks

Winning in every one of the five top Grammy categories they were nominated for (best group country performance, best country album, best record, best album, and best song of the year), the Dixie Chicks took home five Grammies last night. I suspect, however, that the recognition meaning the very most to them is the standing ovations they received.

"I think people are using their freedom of speech here tonight with all these awards. We get the message... I'm very humbled," said Natalie Maines.

Count me as one of the folks who couldn't be more pleased that these talented Americans stood up to and parried all of the petty-minded hatred spewed at them right smack back into the fetid, sick, ignorant and bigoted minds it arose from.

Congratulations, Dixie American Chicks!