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About Emily Strayer
Emily Strayer is an American musician and a founding member of the country band the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she is a multi-instrumentalist who plays banjo, dobro, guitar, lap steel, bass, mandolin, accordion, fiddle, piano, and sitar. Early in her career with the Chicks, she focused on harmony vocals, but later took on lead vocalist duties in the Court Yard Hounds.
Beyond her work with the Chicks, she is the sister of bandmate Martie Maguire. At 53 years old, she remains an active figure in country music, with a substantial Instagram following of 47,000.
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- Birthplace
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 47k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What instruments does Emily Strayer play?
She plays a wide range of instruments including banjo, dobro, guitar, lap steel, bass, mandolin, accordion, fiddle, piano, and sitar.
How is Emily Strayer related to Martie Maguire?
They are sisters, both members of the Chicks.
Did you know
- As part of the Court Yard Hounds, she took on the role of lead vocalist, a shift from her harmony-focused work with the Chicks.
- Her instrument list includes over ten different instruments, from banjo to sitar.
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