Posts Tagged ‘Chely Wright’

Trisha Yearwood Added to Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit

Posted by TawnyTucker on June 5th, 2010

Trisha Yearwood has been added to the star-studded Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit concert lineup. Previously announced performers include: Rodney Crowell, SHeDAISY, Jamey Johnson, Bucky Covington, Justin Moore, Buxton Hughes, Jann Arden, and Reading, Writing & Rhythm’s Founder, Chely Wright. The 10th annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit concert is set for June 8 at TPAC’s James Polk Theater in Nashville, TN at 8:00 PM. Tickets are going fast, but are still available for purchase here.

Attendees can also bring non-perishable food items to donate for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

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VIDEO- Chely Wright on Ellen

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 27th, 2010

Chely Wright stopped by the Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about coming-out and telling the world she’s gay. Take a look.

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Reading, Writing and Rhythm and Your Chance to Win VIP Passes

Posted by Country Girl on May 25th, 2010

The 10th Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit concert is set for June 8th at TPAC’s James Polk Theater in Nashville, TN at 8 PM.

The benefit will also now have drop boxes for fans to donate non-perishable food items for Nashville’s Second Harvest Food Bank which suffered greatly in the recent devastating floods.  The person who brings the largest delivery of non-perishable food goods to the Second Harvest bins will win two VIP passes backstage to meet the participating artists and two seats for the concert.  They will also visit in the VIP area before the show, receive an autographed event poster, and an eco-friendly gift bag.

Artists performing include Rodney Crowell, Jamey Johnson, Bucky Covington, SHEDaisy, Justin Moore, Buxton Hughes, Jann Arden, and Reading, Writing & Rhythm’s Founder, Chely Wright. 

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VIDEO- Chely Wright on Oprah talking suicide, dating, & being true to herself

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 19th, 2010

Chely Wright appeared on Oprah today. Chely recently came-out to People magazine and in her new book, Like Me. This is a beautiful interview, and although Chely is still unsure whether the truth has ruined her career, it appears the truth has indeed set her free. Chely looked radiant, and it’s obvious this truth had to be told, before it cost her her life.

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DVR ALERT- Chely Wright on Oprah

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 17th, 2010

Set your DVRs for Wednesday.  Chely Wright will be making an appearance on Oprah…no doubt to discuss her recent story in People magazine.  Chely recently ‘came out’ publicly, revealing she’s gay.

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Chely Wright Talks About Her Relationship With Brad Paisley and Says She Considered Suicide

Posted by Country Girl on May 5th, 2010

Chely Wright  is currently on her media tour for her new album, “Lifted Off the Ground” and for her memoir, “Like Me.”

But, since she revealed on Monday through People magazine that she’s gay, that topic is front and center. In an interview to air today, Chely tells “Access Hollywood” she’s “all those things that country music is about: family, faith and country.” She says she just happens “to be homosexual.” And, she says she wasn’t truthful with Brad Paisley about her sexuality.  When they were dating she says she “could see the damage” she was doing to him so she “cut him off completely, cold turkey.” 

Chely also says she had a private meltdown after lying to John Rich and telling him she wasn’t gay. And, she says she came close to suicide in 2006. She had a loaded gun in her hand but “something snapped” and she started to cry. At that point, she says she realized she had “too much to live for.”

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Chely Wright Comes Out

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 3rd, 2010

People magazine will feature Chely Wright on the cover, but this appearance has very little to do with her music.  Chely is “coming-out” and telling-all that she’s homosexual.  In the article, Chely reveals that she didn’t come out earlier because there was no precedent set in country music.

“There had never, ever been a country music artist who had acknowledged his or her homosexuality,” she tells PEOPLE. “I wasn’t going to be the first.”

Now, Chely is ready to reveal all. The People article preceded a memoir Chely is releasing entitled Like Me, as well as her first album in five years, Lifted off the Ground.

Pick-up People to read the full story.

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Reading, Writing & Rhythm’s Star Power

Posted by TawnyTucker on April 14th, 2010

The 10th Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit concert will be held on June 8 at TPAC’s James Polk Theater in Nashville, TN at 8 PM. The concert will be raising money to benefit music education programs nationwide. This CMA Music Festival unofficial kick-off event features top artists Rodney Crowell, Bucky Covington, Justin Moore, Sarah Buxton, Jann Arden, and Reading, Writing & Rhythm’s Founder, Chely Wright. Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase here.

“I am beyond thrilled with the continued growth and success of Reading, Writing & Rhythm,” says founder Chely Wright. “This year’s event boasts such amazing artists and our new partnership with The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is the icing on a beautiful 10 Year Anniversary cake! I’m so proud of this charity and the difference we’ve been able to make in so many young people’s lives.”

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Chely Wright Remembers Brittany Murphy

Posted by Country Girl on December 22nd, 2009

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Chely Wright remembers the USO tour to Iraq she and Brittany Murphy took in 2003. On her Facebook page, Chely says:

“Brittany Murphy and I did a USO Tour to Iraq in 2003. She was really excited to see the troops to say thanks and even worked up a couple of songs to sing with the band. Her mom, Sharon, went with us on the trip. They were connected at the hip and proud to call one another “best friend”.

Chely adds that “Brittany was a free spirit, for sure, very nice, laughed a lot, and showed a genuine interest in others.” and says that Brittany’s death at 32 is “really sad news.”

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Top 20 Patriotic Songs

Posted by TawnyTucker on July 3rd, 2009

GAC has listed their top 20 patriotic songs….

“Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” Toby Keith

“God Bless the USA” Lee Greenwood

“Letters From Home” John MIchael Montgomery

“Some Gave All” Billy Ray Cyrus

“Bumper of My SUV” Chely Wright

“Only in America” Brooks & Dunn

“American Child” Phil Vassar

“The Fightin Side of Me” Merle Haggard

“America” Waylon Jennings

“In America” Charlie Daniels

“Arlington” Trace Adkins

“Ragged Old Flag” Johnny Cash

“They Also Serve” John Conlee

“Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” Alan Jackson

“Have You Forgotten” Darryl Worley

“I Just Came Back From a War” Darryl Worley

“In God We Still Trust” Diamond Rio

“Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly” Aaron Tippin

“The Eagle” Waylon Jennings

“American Soldier” Toby Keith

Did your favorite make the list? 

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