Chely Wright rose to fame as a country music artist in the 1990s, with a career marked by a series of chart-topping hits and notable songs that resonated deeply with country music fans. Born Richell Rene Wright on October 25, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, she developed a passion for music at an early age which eventually paved her way to Nashville, Tennessee—the heartland of country music. Wright's music career began in earnest with the release of her debut album in 1994, but it was her 1999 single "Single White Female" that brought her to mainstream prominence, hitting number one on the Billboard Country charts.

As a singer-songwriter, Chely Wright's personal experiences and emotional depth are evident in her music, which often explores themes of love, heartache, and resilience. Over the years, she has released several albums, with "The Definitive Collection" capturing some of her most impactful work. In 2010, Wright made headlines beyond the world of music when she became one of the first major country music artists to publicly come out as gay. Her memoir, "Like Me," and the accompanying album "Lifted Off The Ground," revealed her struggles with her sexuality and the challenges she faced in the conservative country music industry. Chely Wright has since been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights and continues to share her life experiences through her music, as seen in more recent works such as "I Am the Rain" (2016), which was praised for its lyrical content and musical artistry.