One of country music’s hottest trios is coming to Halifax Music Fest this summer.

The festival says, for the first time in 20 years, multi-award winning, The Chicks will be back in town to headline night one, June 26 on the Garrison Grounds.

Formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, the trio had major international success with hits such as ‘Wide-Open Spaces’, ‘Ready to Run’ and ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’.

Artists lined up for Halifax Music Fest include Shaboozy, Blue Rodeo and The Barr Brothers

Tickets for The Chicks go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.