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Hear Soccer Mommy's Reflective Cover Of Dixie Chicks' 'Wide Open Spaces'

"I think 'Wide Open Spaces' is one of those perfect '90s alt-country songs," Sophie Allison says of the Dixie Chicks hit.
"It's relatable to any girl who's moved away from home and had to start a new life somewhere," Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison says of Dixie Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces."

Years before 's ascent, the were the turn of the century's country crossover success story. With origins in bluegrass, , the Chicks' fourth album overall, its first for a major label and first to feature vocalist , was a breakthrough. In the 20 years since its release, it's sold over 12 million copies, cementing its status as a modern classic.

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