Guitar Pull: Celebrating a Decade Nov 13, 2008
The Wilkinsons, The Warren Brothers, Doug Stone, Chely Wright and Michael Peterson performed ... Chely Wright and the Warren Brothers became the first repeat artists, joining newcomers Joe Diffie, Brad Paisley and Chris Cagle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Santa's got brand new bag of CDs Dec 12, 2007
She pairs up with the equally angelic voices of Alison Krauss on "Away in a Manger" and Chely Wright on "Follow the Shepherd Home," a lovely song co-written by Smith and Wright that's not exactly Christmas, but has the makings of becoming a standard. Smith barely hints at her country roots on a bluesy "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" but quickly returns to them with Paul Franklin's haunting pedal steel on "Silver Bells," then gently rocks with her composition "Come Around" on a disc that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's a first Noel for these artists Dec 11, 2007
Acclaimed country/folk singer Smith makes her third album My Holiday, teaming with country star Chely Wright to write a couple of new songs. Jars of Clay. (USA Today)
Husband accuses country star Evans of 11 affairs Sep 9, 2007
The court papers also call on Evans to provide all records of communications between herself and several friends and colleagues, including country stars Martina McBride and Chely Wright, and Dancing With The Stars co-stars Mario Lopez, Willa Ford and Joey Lawrence. Evans has previously alleged that there are nude photos of Schelske having sex with other women. (USA Today -- Life)
Chely Wright and Friends Raise $185,000 for Music Education Jun 7, 2007
Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Emerson Drive, Tanya Tucker and several other country artists jammed until the wee hours of Wednesday morning (June 6) at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon for Chely Wright's seventh annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit concert. The event raised more than $185,000 for Wright's nonprofit foundation that provides musical instruments and music education to public schools throughout the nation. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Gala celebrates those who serve May 14, 2007
Country music star Chely Wright, whose brother Chris is on active duty with the Marines, provided the evening's musical entertainment. Singing her hit single, "The Bumper of My SUV," proved especially poignant. (Washington Times, DC)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Presidential Politics Call on Country Apr 27, 2007
When Edwards made an appearance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium recently, the night concluded with McCoury, Rodney Crowell, Sam Bush, Chely Wright and actress Ashley Judd joining Vince Gill, who led the audience, his fellow performers and Edwards in singing "Amazing Grace" to mark the Virginia Tech massacre. Edwards also recently spoke at Ralph Stanley's free concert in Roanoke, Va. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
