The Dixie Chicks were blacklisted by thousands of country radio stations, and the band members received death threats. Maines issued an apology, saying her remark had been disrespectful; in 2006 she rescinded the apology, saying she felt Bush deserved no respect.
The Dixie Chicks faced a severe backlash following the lead singer's comment, which led to them being ostracized by thousands of country radio stations and receiving death threats. Initially, Maines apologized for her remark, but later retracted it in 2006, stating that President Bush was not worthy of respect.