But it's in the giddy Sin Wagon, which turns religious worship into a hymn for sex, that the Dixie Chicks hit their stride, shrieking, shouting, unrepentant.
Several other musicians are playing, including the Court Yard Hounds, Ms. Robison and Ms. Maguire's side project; Bruce Robison, who wrote the Chicks' hit song "Travelin' Soldier"; and Lloyd Maines, Ms. Maines's father, to whom the night is dedicated, But this is sadly the only American date currently on the Chicks' calendar.
They sang the Dixie Chicks' hit revenge fantasy "Goodbye Earl," which Swift said "was my go-to song …. and I've probably sung it 7,000 times".
Think Angela Davis, fist raised at a 1960s Black Panther rally; Pam Grier, "the baddest one-chick hit-squad" in the 1970s movie Coffy; Erykah Badu looking skyward on the cover of her 2003 album Worldwide Underground, Solange Knowles holding court in a white cape at her 2014 wedding, and, most recently, Lineisy Montero being named fashion's breakout model of the year.
The next two batters, Les Bell and Chick Hafey, hit into outs to conclude the inning.
With runners at first and second base, Chick Hafey hit a bloop single into left field, which loaded up the bases for catcher Bob O'Farrell.
No black friends, no black chicks to hit on.
After a White House screening of the hit chick flick, he took Meg Ryan and Diane Keaton and their kids and other guests for a late-night tour of the Oval Office.
Chick Hafey then hit a fly ball caught in foul territory by Ruth, and Bell was called out while attempting to steal second base.
