Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch tragically died in a head-on car crash on Friday afternoon. She was 64.
The musician died after another car crashed into her vehicle on a highway outside of El Paso, Tex., and she was pronounced dead at the scene, TMZ reported on Saturday.
Lynch co-founded The Dixie Chicks with Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin and Emily Erwin in 1990.
The Chicks — who dropped the word “Dixie” from their band name amid the Black Lives Matter Movement in 2020 — mourned Lynch’s loss in an emotional statement posted to their Instagram on Saturday.
“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks,” they wrote in a joint statement.
“We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band.”
The statement continued, “Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West.”
“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this sad time.”
Several other stars paid tribute to the late singer on social media after her heartbreaking passing, including Beyoncé and Sheryl Crow.
“RIP to the beautiful Laura Lynch, founding member of The (Dixie) Chicks,” Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour official X account accounted tweeted. “The Chicks became one of the most controversial music groups for taking a stand against Bush and his war. They came under fire again for the infamous CMA Daddy Lessons Performance.”
“We want to thank Laura Lynch for making moments like this possible, Rest in Peace Laura. Love and Condolences to the family ❤️❤️.”
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