The Dixie Chicks changed their name to The Chicks in 2020 as a conscious decision to distance themselves from the term "Dixie," which has associations with the Confederate-era South and American slavery. This change came in response to the social protests and a broader cultural reckoning with racial inequality following the murder of George Floyd. The band, known for its socially conscious stance, wanted to "meet this moment" and avoid any connections to the painful history implied by the word "Dixie".