Dixie Chicks lead singer dies after fatal Christmas Eve car crash

Laura Lynchfounding member of the popular American country band Dixie Chicksdied in a car accident in Texas, the team confirmed this Saturday, December 23.

What is known about the death of Laura Lynch of the Dixie Chicks

According to TMZ, Lynch, 64, died Friday night the 22nd as a result car accident occurred while driving on a freeway outside of El Paso, Texas.

According to reports, another vehicle going in the opposite direction hit her in front.

The interpreter was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, TMZ added.

” We are shocked and saddened have just learned of the death of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks,” the three members of the group said in a post on their official Instagram account.

Lynch, who was the double bass player for the girl group, formed the Dixie Chicks in Dallas, Texas, in 1989 with Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin.

She recorded three albums with them before leaving the band in 1993, but not before becoming the lead singer on their third studio album, Shouldn’t a Told You That, after Macy’s departure.

Lynch, who cited fatigue from touring and a desire to focus on his family, was no longer a member of the band when the Dixie Chicks released “Wide Open Spaces” (1998), which brought them international acclaim.

She was replaced by Natalie Maines, who took over the group’s lead vocals and, in the process, gave their sound a modern twist.

” Laura was a shining light. His infectious energy and humor provided a spark in the early days of our band. “Laura had a flair for design, a love of all things Texas, and was instrumental in the band’s initial success,” said the group’s current three members.

Recognized for their political commitment, the group decided in 2020 to change their name to The Chicks, due to the racial connotations of the term “dixie” in the southern states.