“I was just oblivious to the fact that the country scene was socially backward and politically opposite of everything I am.”

American musician and songwriter

Martie Maguire is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Chicks and of the country bluegrass duo Court Yard Hounds. She was born Martha Elenor Maguire. As a teenager, she won awards in national fiddle championships. She is also skilled on mandolin, viola, double bass, and guitar, and has contributed songwriting, vocal harmony, backing vocals, and string arrangements to the Chicks, including songs that became chart-topping hits.