Dixie Chicks, now just The Chicks, release protest song. Here’s what people are saying

Country music group The Dixie Chicks has dropped “Dixie” from its name.

Now just The Chicks, the trio released a new song Thursday ahead of their July album, titled “Gaslighter.”

“We want to meet this moment,” the group wrote on its website. The singers changed their name on all social media platforms and their website.

The name change follows a similar move by Lady Antebellum, who changed their name to Lady A. The term “Dixie” is often used in reference to Confederate states.

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The new song, “March March,” is an ode to protests that have occurred throughout the country after deaths of Black people George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

What do Twitter users think about the name change and new song?

Some people think “Chicks” is just as controversial as “Dixie.”

Others feel it is unnecessary. “Dixie literally refers to states south of the Mason-Dixon line — it’s not about slavery or race,” Brigitte Gabriel wrote on Twitter.

The new song was accompanied by a music video featuring images of protests throughout history. “If your voice held no power, they wouldn’t try to silence you,” the group quoted in the music video.

The video ends with a long list of Black people who have been killed, including Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin and Philando Castile.

Some applauded their new song and thought their name change was appropriate.

“The video is powerful, your new name is punk af, you’re still not ready to make nice, and I am so here for it,” one Twitter user wrote. “Thanks for this gift!”

“Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness of injustice,” another user said. “I will always support The Chicks.”