Ollie Olsen
2010-05-04 04:11:55 UTC
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2010/05/03/13813341-wenn-story.html?cid=rssentertainment
Country star Chely Wright comes out
By WENN.COM
Chely Wright at opening night of the musical 'Promises, Promises' at
the Broadway Theatre in New York on April 25, 2010. (WENN.COM)
Gay rights leaders have heaped praise on country singer Chely Wright
for having the courage to 'come out' as a lesbian.
The Shut Up and Drive singer, 39, confirmed reports she's gay in a
People magazine expose over the weekend, and now plans to celebrate
her sexuality openly at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
(GLAAD) Media Awards in San Francisco on 5 June.
GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios has applauded Wright for becoming the
first mainstream country act to 'come out', stating, "Chely Wright
offers country music fans a tremendous opportunity to better
understand our community and the importance of conversations that move
us toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality."
He tells WENN, "As more and more gay and lesbian people live their
lives openly and honestly, acceptance and understanding of our
community continues to grow. With her decision to come out, Chely
Wright promises to be a compelling new voice in that discussion."
Wright will appear at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards in San
Francisco, where Cybill Shepherd and Precious director Lee Daniels
will be among those celebrated.
Country star Chely Wright comes out
By WENN.COM
Chely Wright at opening night of the musical 'Promises, Promises' at
the Broadway Theatre in New York on April 25, 2010. (WENN.COM)
Gay rights leaders have heaped praise on country singer Chely Wright
for having the courage to 'come out' as a lesbian.
The Shut Up and Drive singer, 39, confirmed reports she's gay in a
People magazine expose over the weekend, and now plans to celebrate
her sexuality openly at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
(GLAAD) Media Awards in San Francisco on 5 June.
GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios has applauded Wright for becoming the
first mainstream country act to 'come out', stating, "Chely Wright
offers country music fans a tremendous opportunity to better
understand our community and the importance of conversations that move
us toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality."
He tells WENN, "As more and more gay and lesbian people live their
lives openly and honestly, acceptance and understanding of our
community continues to grow. With her decision to come out, Chely
Wright promises to be a compelling new voice in that discussion."
Wright will appear at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards in San
Francisco, where Cybill Shepherd and Precious director Lee Daniels
will be among those celebrated.