The Chicks Sing National Anthem at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Mar. 15, 2025

The Chicksplayed into this year’s Democratic theme of patriotism on the closing night of the 2024Democratic National Conventionin Chicago.

The country music group —  made up ofNatalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer — delivered a stirring rendition of the national anthem ahead of Vice PresidentKamala Harris' speech on Thursday, Aug. 22 in Chicago.

Huddled tightly around the microphone, the trio sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” a capella. When the song ended, the packed United Center auditorium erupted, chanting “U.S.A.” on repeat.

The Chicks sing the national anthem at the DNC in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

Back in March 2003, Maines famously spoke out against former PresidentGeorge W. Bush.

“Just so you know, we’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas,” the Texas native told the audience.

In 2006, the band made a Grammy-winning comeback with their response albumTaking the Long Way.

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The Chicks, with lead singer Natalie Maines in the center, sing the national anthem on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty

The set was a warm welcome for Minnesota nativeTim Walz, who accepted the vice presidential nomination.

Maren Morrisalso took the stage to support Vice President Harris singing her 2020 protest song,“Better Than We Found It,” which was released in the wake of George Floyd’s murder to express her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

source: people.com