general | March 30, 2026

The Untold Truth Of The Dixie Chicks

If you've done your homework on the Dixie Chicks, you probably know that all three of them are insanely talented when it comes to their abilities. In fact, Emily Strayer, who usually defaults to the banjo or guitar, can actually play eight instruments. "When I'm home, I want to play things I don't know how to play," she told Allure. "I'm trying to learn the piano, or I'll pick up a ukulele." She added that her husband bought her a drum set too, though she says she's not very good at using it.

Being proficient on so many instruments is rare for a person, let alone a woman, and that's something that's not lost on Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines. "I don't know about you guys, but when I see a girl rip a guitar solo, I'm blown away," Maines shared. "It's still very rare." Rare, maybe, but, thanks to the Dixie Chicks, it's a reality.