# The Chicks' Election Night Libbing Out

> The Chicks perform a political victory lap at a Hollywood concert, celebrating Texas election wins with anti-Trump messaging.
- Title: The Chicks' Election Night Libbing Out · Slate Magazine
- Summary: The Chicks perform a political victory lap at a Hollywood concert, celebrating Texas election wins with anti-Trump messaging.
- Keywords: the chicks, gina hinojosa, james talarico, texas, election night, libbing out, nate maines, prednisone, country music, fucking trump, fear of trump, saddam hussein
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/11/election-night-the-chicks-texas-california.html?via=rss
- Author: Alex Kirshner
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:10:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the chicks, gina hinojosa, james talarico, texas, election night, libbing out, nate maines, prednisone, country music, fucking trump, fear of trump, saddam hussein
## Election Night in Texas
Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect, unseating Greg Abbott, and James Talarico won the Senate race.
## The Chicks' Concert
The Chicks performed at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on election night with a $40 ticket.
## Libbing Out Begins
Natalie Maines declared Texas blue, the Senate blue, and the House blue during the concert.
## Prednisone and Resilience
Maines said she was on prednisone to stay strong during the tour and election night.
## Past Conservative Backlash
The Chicks faced backlash after criticizing George W. Bush and the Iraq War in 2004.
## 2004 Backlash
Country radio stations and death threats led to metal detectors at concerts and beefed-up security.
## 2006 Grammy Win
The Chicks won a Grammy for their album Taking the Long Way in 2006.
## Election Night Victory
The Chicks celebrated Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico as election winners with anti-Trump messaging.
## Texas Election Context
Texas Republicans focused on culture wars, with candidates like Bo French making 'Great Replacement' claims.
## The Chicks' Message
Maines said the Chicks had hope for Texas after the election, with Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico winning.
## The Chicks' Song
The Chicks performed 'Lubbock or Leave It' with lyrics about being hated by Texas.
## Election Night Conclusion
The Chicks celebrated Texas election victories with anti-Trump messaging at a Hollywood concert.
## Key takeaway

The Chicks celebrated Texas election victories with anti-Trump messaging at a Hollywood concert, marking a cultural shift in conservative backlash.