Natalie Maines, born in Lubbock, Texas in 1974, began singing at age 3. In high school she was a cheerleader. During her time at high school she played in a band. They had three gigs before breaking up. 

In the 1990's she attended Berkely College. Soon, after that, she auditioned for a music group. Martie Maguire and Emily Robison were looking for a lead singer. She won the audition and joined the 'Dixie Chicks'. In 2000, she, along with the other 'Dixie Chicks' had their debut in movies, a Made-For-TV movie called Dixie Chicks On the Fly (2000) (TV). Also in 2000, Natalie married Adrian Pasdar.

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