NASHVILLE, TN  [Tuesday Jun.6.2006]  /WMQT.com/ -- The Dixie Chicks offered public thanks on their website for the half million-plus fans that rushed to stores to buy their latest album.

"Many, many thanks go out to everyone that purchased the new Dixie Chicks CD Taking the Long Way the first week of release. Your overwhelming support is SO appreciated. Thanks also for those that have been going out of their way to spread the word to your friends, relatives and co-workers," the Dixie Chicks wrote on their website.

MEANWHILE, DIXIE CHICKS TIX ON SALE...
TICKETS for the upcoming Dixie Chicks tour went on sale Saturday, June 3rd, including shows in Albany, Atlanta, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Fargo, Ft. Lauderdale, Knoxville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Omaha, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Tacoma, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington DC.

New York City tickets went on sale Monday, June 5th.

Additional show information and links to purchase tickets can be found at www.dixiechicks.com.

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