Taking The Long Way

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Musicians : Natalie Maines (lead & background vocals, omnichord), Martie Maguire (fiddle, viola, mandolin, strings, background vocals, string arrangements), Emily Robison (banjo, acoustic & electric guitar, papoose, ... [Show more]

Description:
Musicians :
Natalie Maines (lead & background vocals, omnichord), Martie Maguire (fiddle, viola, mandolin, strings, background vocals, string arrangements), Emily Robison (banjo, acoustic & electric guitar, papoose, accordion, sitar, background vocals), Mike Campbell, John Mayer, Smokey Hormel, Matt Sweeney (electric & acoustic guitar), Jonny Polonsky (electric guitar & acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, piano, bass guitar), Dan Wilson (electric & acoustic guitar, piano, bass guitar, background vocals), Richard Dodd (cello), Marvin Etzioni (mandolin), Larry Knechtel (piano, organ, Wurlitzer), Gary Louris (electric & acoustic guitar, background vocals), Lloyd Maines (pedal steel guitar, mandolin, omnichord), Gerardo Hilera (strings), Bonnie Raitt (background vocals), Benmont Tench (piano, harmonium, harpsichord, Hammond organ, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer, tack piano), Chris Testa (xylophone, orchestral chimes), Lenny Castro (percussion), Chad Smith (drums).

It is evident the best selling female group of all time, as of 2006, pushed themselves to new heights with this spirited release, reaching beyond any boundaries and stepping into a realm of anything goes. It proved that great music can speak loudly for itself, as this album was truly embraced by its audience with its provocative blend of California rock, country, pop, bluegrass, and even twinges of gospel.

The 2006 released album won 5 Grammy Awards: Best Country Album, Album of The Year, Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Not Ready To Make Nice", Record of The Year as well as Song Of the Year for "Not Ready To Make Nice".
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