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For the past 10 years, Chely Wright has headlined the Chely Wright Reading, Writing and Rhythm concert event to help schools secure musical instruments and to bring awareness to the need for the continued funding of music education in schools...

Chely Wright knew when she released her tell-all book, 'Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer,' last month she would endure a lot of criticism for coming out publicly as a lesbian. But she was unprepared for the backlash she faced regarding her admission of a relationship with Brad Paisley, while at the same time she was in an on-again, off-again relationship with another woman... Rea

Trisha Yearwood is the latest special guest added to the stellar lineup of performers at Chely Wright's 10th annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit concert, set for Tuesday, June 8 at Nashville's James K. Polk Theater in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), beginning at 8:00 PM CT. T...

Chely Wright, who recently came out as a lesbian, has signed on as the grand marshal at this year's Chicago Pride Parade, according to the Chicago Tribune. The singer-songwriter released her memoir, 'Like Me,' and new album, 'Lifted Off the Ground,' last month, and in the book, she details the reasons she had to hide her sexuality for the sake of her music...

Although she's been dividing her time recently, living in both Nashville and New York City, Chely Wright still considers Music City -- and country music -- her home. And if her visit to Davis-Kidd Booksellers on Thursday, May 27, was any indication, she's been welcomed back by country fans with open arms...

Chely Wright is still dealing with the aftermath of her surprise announcement a few weeks ago that she is a lesbian. But while many of her fans may have been caught off guard, the singer says she spent years preparing for the impending storm...

Chely Wright made headlines earlier this month with the surprising announcement that she is a lesbian, marking the first time in history that an award-winning country artist has publicly come out of the closet. Now, Chely is revealing even more details of her story -- including her relationship with one of country's biggest stars -- from the comfort of Oprah Winfrey's couch...

Chely Wright held a 9-millimeter gun in her mouth and was close to pulling the trigger when she had second thoughts that led her to put the gun down, the singer tells NBC's 'Today' show. The reason for the near suicide was Chely's fear of losing her country music career if her homosexuality became public...

Chely Wright, who soared to the top of the country charts in 1999 with 'Single White Female,' and scored other country hits including 'Jezebel' and 'Shut Up and Drive,' has been absent from the country charts since 2005's 'The Bumper of My SUV...

Chely Wright is busy planning the 10th annual event for her Reading, Writing and Rhythm Foundation, and she'll be joined by several fellow musicians supporting the cause. Held each year at the same time as the annual CMA Music Festival, Chely and friends help raise money to improve music education in public schools...