MSN to Exclusively Webcast Dixie Chicks Concert

MSN will give Dixie Chicks fans around the world an opportunity to view the entire concert from the famous Shepherds Bush Empire in London via an exclusive webcast. The Dixie Chicks are an American female country music group including Emily Robison, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines.

A Microsoft press release says

“MSN® Video will broadcast the Dixie Chicks’ first concert appearance in over two years — in London on Thursday, June 15 — to a worldwide audience at http://dixiechicks.msn.com. The sold-out concert at Shepherds Bush Empire, the same location of lead singer Natalie Maines’ now infamous words, will be the group’s first concert webcast and is part of their partnership with MSN Video for delivering content and a more detailed, intimate glimpse into their world. The performance, which will be captured by numerous digital film cameras, will be broadcast at 10 p.m. EDT on June 15 and adjusted globally in different time zones to better accommodate viewers from around the world.”

These are promotional activities surrounding release of the Dixie Chicks’ new music release - “Taking the Long Way”. Fans who visit http://dixiechicks.msn.com can stream the Dixie Chicks’ new album and download their favorite songs via MSN Music. MSN Video is one of the largest video-only streaming services on the Web.