Dixie Chicks Light up Phoenix, Dispel Predictions

The Dixie Chicks seemed surprised at the reaction that they received from their Phoenix fans. Predictions from journalist had the group performing to a half empty crowd. However, a full crowd supported them as fans stood and cheered throughout the concert. The Dixie Chicks have matured in their work and sound better than ever. They played with a passion that reflected their social and political values. I don’t believe in revering heroes, but if I had one it would be the Chicks. They reflect the values that I embrace in my book, Stepping Out of the Bubble. They are not afraid to “stick their neck out” in support of their beliefs. I like that. Their recent track songs, such as “the long way around” remind me of concepts that I embrace in my book about displaying courage and risk in stepping out of one’s psychological bubble. They have had a rough road to travel, but what they said politically has made them look prophetic.


James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, is an author, freelance writer, and cognitive behavioral therapist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. His personal growth book, Stepping Out of the Bubble is available at amazon.com. James can be reached at www.krehbielcounseling.com or www.leavingthebubble.blogspot.com.