Beloved '90s Band Makes Major Change to Anniversary Tour
The Chicks delivered a major surprise to fans following the announcement of their upcoming tour.
Celebrated for redefining contemporary country music, the band, consisting of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, is gearing up to hit the road once again in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Taking the Long Way album.
The trio, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, took to social media to announce an update regarding their 10-city tour.
In an Instagram post, The Chicks announced an additional New York City show, making it a three-day run as requested by fans.
Instead of having shows only on Oct. 12 and 13 at the Beacon Theatre, the band rolled out an Oct. 10 date, marking the first show of its New York City run.
"We are SO excited for this tour and it seems like you might be, too! We've just added a third show in NYC to help accommodate the demand. If you signed up for shows in the New York market, you will automatically have access to this new date in your presale. Newsletter subscribers, look for an updated email tonight. If you signed up for the artist presale, make sure to keep an eye on your email this week for details as well!" the caption reads, along with the updated concert poster.
The comment section was filled with fans who expressed gratitude for the exciting announcement.
"Ofc I'm excited!!" one wrote.
"Yey for the 3-day show!" a fan added.
"Can't wait to see you in NYC!!!" a commenter said.
The same goes for another who commented, "I love you guys!! So excited to see you!!"
Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour will have a 17-date run this fall, covering major cities across the U.S.
The tour will kick off on Sept. 30 in Detroit, followed by two shows in Illinois in October, along with multiple stops in New York City, Tennessee, Texas and Washington before concluding in California in November.
Fans are looking forward to seeing not just high-energy performances but also live renditions of their classic anthems "Wide Open Spaces," "Cowboy Take Me Away" and the award-winning single "Not Ready to Make Nice."
This will be the trio's first major tour in the U.S. since its world tour in 2023.
In addition to their forthcoming anniversary tour, the trio is booked and busy with a lineup of upcoming activities, among them serving as special guest for select dates of country star Tim McGraw's Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026.
Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour Schedule:
Sept. 30: Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Oct. 3: Chicago, IL The Auditorium
Oct. 4: Chicago, IL The Auditorium
Oct. 6: Washington, DC The Anthem
Oct. 12: New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Oct. 13: New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Oct. 15: Nashville, TN The Truth
Oct. 17: San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Oct. 18: San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Oct. 20: Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Oct. 25: Seattle, WA Benaroya Hall
Oct. 26: Seattle, WA Benaroya Hall
Oct. 29: San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Oct. 30: San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Nov. 1: Hollywood, CA Dolby Theatre
Nov. 2: Hollywood, CA Dolby Theatre
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM.