Chely Wright reflects on her coming out journey and says country music has made progress for LGBTQ+ artists, but still has a long way to go behind the scenes.
It's never anyone's dream to be a one-hit wonder -- but it happens fairly frequently: Although you remember the song itself (and all of the lyrics ...), you're left scratching your head on who the artist singing it is.
The ban has been lifted for Hank Williams Jr. Could Natalie Maines and the Dixie Chicks the next blackballed country stars to be welcomed back into the country club?
Friday's (June 26) historic decision in favor of same-sex marriage in America led to a predictable rush of reactions from those both for and against the Supreme Court's decision. Country music's biggest stars also weighed in, and not everyone feels the 5-4 decision making same-sex marriage possible in all 50 states is good for our country's future.
Until now, Chely Wright and wife Lauren Blitzer had only shared photos of their new baby boys' feet and legs. Finally, George Samuel and Everett Joseph made their full debut on Instagram and in a campaign video for the New York City mayoral race.
Chely Wright's documentary 'Wish Me Away,' which chronicles her very personal experience coming out as an openly lesbian woman, has not only garnered respect, it's also seen a lot of success. And it keeps on growing, as the film has just been nominated for one of the top honors in film -- an Emmy.