The Dixie Chicks’ co-founder, Laura Lynch, has died at 65 years old in a devastating head-on collision that took place on Friday evening in Fort Worth, Texas. This news was announced by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The remaining members of the group, now known as the Chicks since 2020, released a statement on Saturday expressing their sadness over Lynch’s passing. They lovingly remembered her dynamic presence and noted how her contagious energy and humor were instrumental to the band’s early days. The Chicks recognized Lynch for her design talents and deep affinity for all things Texas – which played an essential role in propelling them from busking on street corners to performing at venues across Texas and beyond. Ultimately, they extended heartfelt sympathies to Lynh’s family & loved ones during this emotional period.
In 1989, the Dixie Chicks were co-founded by Laura Lynch together with Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin and Emily Erwin. Though she began as their upright bassist, Lynch eventually became their lead vocalist. The band released “Thank Heavens for Dale Evans,” its inaugural album in 1990; they followed it up with two additional albums which featured her: first was “Little Ol’ Cowgirl” (1992) and then came “Shouldn’t a Told You That” (1993).
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Lynch left the group in 1993 and was later replaced by Natalie Maines, a singer and guitarist.