Legacy Recordings have announced the release of The Essential Dixie Chicks

Vedder, Smith, and Depp were in Little Rock, Arkansas last night for a benefit for the West Memphis 3, the three now-adults convicted of killing three children in West Memphis, Arkansas in 1993, though most evidence (including recent DNA evidence) points elsewhere. Other performers included Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines, and Ben Harper....

We told you a little bit about this in yesterday's digest but Gibson has more details for you today

Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of The Dixie Chicks, announced today via their website that they will release new music under the moniker Court Yard Hounds.

Dixie Chicks side project Court Yard Hounds' self-titled album has debuted in the Billboard Top 10.