THE CHICKS
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF TAKING THE LONG WAY WITH EXPANDED EDITION FEATURING UNRELEASED TRACK “FLOWERS (DEMO VERSION)” AND ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES
MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY - BOSTON, MA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour Announces Shows in Philadelphia and Boston Along with a Third Show in Los Angeles
3LP and Digital Version to Feature Five Bonus Tracks
Download The Chicks Taking the Long Way (20th Anniversary Edition) Album Art here
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is celebrating The Chicks and the 20th anniversary of Taking the Long Way, their five-time Grammy® Award-winning album. The anniversary edition features unreleased bonus tracks and fan favorites. Taking the Long Way: 20th Anniversary Edition is available for digital pre-save and physical pre-order here.
On October 2, Taking the Long Way (20th Anniversary Edition) will be available as a 3LP and available to stream. The 3LP Edition features five bonus tracks (three unreleased demos + two rarities), exclusive etching and refreshed cover art + packaging. “Thin Line” and “Live Wire” will be available to stream for the first time.
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Taking the Long Way. These songs take us right back to one of the most defining times in our lives, and it’s incredible how much they still resonate today,” said The Chicks. “We’re so excited to finally share some unreleased tracks and to perform the entire album on this tour. It feels like the perfect way to celebrate this journey with the fans who have been with us every step of the way.”
Originally released on May 23, 2006, via Columbia Records, Taking the Long Way showcased The Chicks – Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer – at their most fearless and vulnerable. The album features the critically acclaimed hit song, "Not Ready To Make Nice,” and earned The Chicks five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
The Chicks will launch their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour this fall in celebration of their record-breaking album and have announced additional dates including a stop at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, MA, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Kicking off in Detroit on September 30, the trio will perform the groundbreaking album in its entirety for the first time, before closing each night with fan-favorite hits spanning their award-winning catalog. Tickets are available here.
The Chicks Taking the Long Way (20th Anniversary Edition) Tracklist:
Disc 1 Side A
1. The Long Way Around
2. Easy Silence
3. Not Ready to Make Nice
4. Everybody Knows
Disc 1 Side B
1. Bitter End
2. Lullaby
3. Lubbock or Leave It
Disc 2 Side A
1. Silent House
2. Favorite Year
3. Voice Inside My Head
Disc 2 Side B
1. I Like It
2. Baby Hold On
3. So Hard
4. I Hope
Disc 3 Side A
1. Not Ready to Make Nice (Demo Version)
2. Thin Line
3. So Hard (Demo Version)
4. Live Wire
5. Flowers (Demo Version)
The Chicks – “Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour” Dates:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium
Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met
Friday, October 9, 2026 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall of Fenway
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Monday, October 12, 2026 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
Sunday, October 18, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall
Monday, October 26, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall
Thursday, October 29, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Friday, October 30, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Sunday, November 1, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Dolby Theatre
Monday, November 2, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Dolby Theatre
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Dolby Theatre
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About The Chicks
Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums and are among an elite group of artists and the only female group to achieve multiple “diamond” selling (ten million copies) releases. Counting 13 Grammy® Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, and numerous Country Music Association Awards among many other accolades.
After a nearly 14-year hiatus, The Chicks released their fifth studio album Gaslighter in July 2020 via Columbia Records. The 12-track record was co-produced by award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and close friend of the band Jack Antonoff. The album has been hailed as the band’s most uninhibited, modern, progressive, and original work ever.
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About Legacy Recordings
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is home to the world’s foremost library of historically significant commercial recordings, a peerless collection of works by the most important musical artists of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Across a variety of platforms, the label offers contemporary music fans access to thousands of meticulously restored archival titles representing virtually every musical genre.