Emily Strayer is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the country music group The Chicks. Born on August 16, 1972, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she plays the banjo and guitar, contributing to the band's distinctive sound. Strayer, who was previously known as Emily Robison, has been a key figure in the music industry since the late 1990s. The Chicks gained fame with hits like "Wide Open Spaces" and "Not Ready to Make Nice," earning multiple awards, including Grammy Awards.