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John Rich Fires Back at Wright


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Country star John Rich says that fellow singer Chely Wright, who came out this week, took seemingly antigay comments he made out of context.

In her new memoir, Like Me, Wright claims that 10 years ago Rich asked her if she was gay and when she said no, he responded by saying, "Thank God." That exchange began a downward spiral for Wright, according to her memoir.

Rich claims he asked about her sexual orientation because he was attracted to Wright and hoped he had a chance with her. "I would never pass judgment on any friend of mine. I feel awful that, at this time in Chely's life, my decade-old comment was taken the wrong way." Rich says he's not holding any grudges: "I only wish her the best in her personal and professional life."

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  • Name: Michele
    Date posted: 5/7/2010 10:47:42 AM
    Hometown: Philadelphia

    Comment:

    Your headline is more than a little misleading. I'm certainly not one to defend a good old boy, but I hardly think the statement he issued could be properly categorized as "firing back." He offered a perfectly plausible explanation for his reaction and expressed his support for her. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he does have a track record of offensive and homphobic comments, but in this case, I think you're trying to trigger a knee-jerk "This is outrageous!" reaction when there's really nothing there.

  • Name: MarkM
    Date posted: 5/7/2010 12:38:13 AM
    Hometown: Oakland

    Comment:

    For trailer trash.. I mean country music person.. that was down right progressive. Give that boy a shiny new pig.

  • Name: Kail
    Date posted: 5/6/2010 9:21:34 PM
    Hometown: Albany

    Comment:

    John Rich has a long history of making anti-gay comments. 10 years ago was not the first time, that is why he comes off, again, looking so bad. Mind you, this is typical for the Country Music crowd. Most if not all, are Republicans after all!

  • Name: Tyler
    Date posted: 5/6/2010 4:26:56 PM
    Hometown: san luis obispo

    Comment:

    And that is true, the only time someone should be asking someone's sexual orientation is if they're attracted to them and wondering if they have a chance. I do like that he cleared that up.

  • Name: Joe
    Date posted: 5/6/2010 3:00:49 PM
    Hometown: Mississippi

    Comment:

    Poor Chely. :( It is easy to misinterpret what people say. I can understand Rich questioning her because she really is a blessed woman, and if I were straight, I'd wonder if I would ever have a chance of having a relationship with her, too. :P I'm so glad she's not living a lie anymore! Oh, liberty, you are my greatest possession!

  • Name: john
    Date posted: 5/6/2010 2:27:00 PM
    Hometown: whocares

    Comment:

    You attribute the final quote to Wright; it should be attributed to Rich.



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