Chely Wright - It Was

[@jubelet]

Nashville and the whole country music industry is so blind and stupid to have turned away from this amazing woman.

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Yea Nashville made me and many others sick as well There politics sucks ass and swallows

[@blackberry8615]

true

[@Nathan-xj4bm]

And now they have drag queens dancing on stage during performances...

[@allensansone]

you do know why they did right

[@appleiiee]

bigots---all of them. their loss.

[@richardcourts9880]

I was serving in the US army from 01-05, stationed in South Korea in the dead of winter, -15 outside. This woman, Chely Wright was on a USO tour. She spent 9 hours outside signing autographs and giving every single soldier a hug. A truly beautiful woman inside and out

[@muddydog6605]

That's a lovely story Richard, she's a beautiful person.

[@ArmyProperty]

Yup, was there for that too!! Definitely the real deal

[@ebnolan3856]

It’s a shame because when she came out that Nashville crucified her. I read her book and I cried through parts of it. Now we have an openly gay male, one of a duo, that says he’s tired of not seeing any videos of same sex couples on country music tv. That’s great I hope they do whatever they want to. It just isn’t fair that an artist of Chely’s class and significance in her song writing and singing is still paying for standing her ground. Her last country album was made with her almost killing her self. I saw the videos and they were absolutely beautiful but I knew she had cancer and was dying. Nope! She was just dying from a heart break because she couldn’t come out and lost her love of a number of years because of it. In the end, she did come out, but only after she sat with a pistol in her hands and then in her mouth because she was broken over losing some one for she knew that coming out at that time would kill her career. It didn’t matter when it was, it killed her Nashville career but she gained so much! In case anyone thinks I’m anti gay, I’m not. My only daughter is a lesbian and I have never turned my back on her. I even talk about her homosexuality with people. It is not for me. But I am not anyone’s judge. I pray for her and love her with my whole heart. In the end, all I want is her happy and healthy. Let’s all remember, you do you, I’ll do me, and let the rest do what ever they want. Not our place to do anything but love them unconditionally. This is being said because I know what the Bible says about homosexuality but I also know what it says about LOVE! Love is above all in the Bible! Hate the sin, love the sinner.

[@CynthiaMargaron-ib9rs]

I am a straight woman and it baffles me that an artists sexuality makes any difference whatsoever to the amazing music they make. I have been a fan of hers from when she first started out in the early 1990’s. I can’t make sense of why anyone thinks her being gay or not has any impact on her ability to make beautiful music.

[@josel8623]

It was just a different time back then I guess.

[@karen-pm3wg]

Who is listening to this in 2024

[@CynthiaMargaron-ib9rs]

ALWAYS!!!

[@juliedepaolo9971]

Me. Love this song.

[@jeanne6885]

Of course your name is Karen😂

[@johnnyseg754]

2025 now!

[@randalltylynharper-asplund5612]

I am. Chely Wright is a truly beautiful person, inside and out. Every ten years or so, country music is blessed with a voice like hers. The most recent is Carly Pearce. These are voices with which God has gifted us. We should listen and enjoy every syllable. By the way, Chely is the only person to whom I've proposed marriage. Her response, beside her tour bus outside of Regal, Minnesota, was "Not now." I have no bitter feelings, Chely. Just keep on being the absolutely, amazing human being you are. Love you.

[@djump32]

It's about the music. She does country the way it is supposed to be done. Now she is doing the American music, she has a terrific voice and has always shown great passion in her work.

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Truly the best female country singer

[@shellymae2656]

I miss Chely's music...., this is true country music!

[@ohmahgawdfilms]

+Shelly Mae I met her in person today, she sang for a gala in Olympia, WA I was at... Still sounds amazing, and she had the flu to boot. She told us her story... It was so touching!

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Not sure I would consider her music country, but what ever genre it falls in, the lady has a beautiful voice and I like the type of music she has recorded.

[@prgirl60]

Just watched the documentary "Wish Me Away"....I've never been a big CW person...but Chely has a new fan now...not only because she is an amazing singer and songwriter but also because of her courage and strength and the goodness in her heart that is so obvious in the film. Congratulations Chely ...so happy you are living an authentic life. God bless you.

[@kristinhernandez8946]

Chely is still one of my favorite country artists. SO much talent! That voice. ❤

[@tehbunnehfawks]

I wish the industry realized that her fans don't care that she's lesbian.... I love her music and I love her for coming out. She gives the rest of us hope.

[@EricTheRed50]

US?

[@osllq9355]

@@EricTheRed50 do you always assume people are including you when you hear someone use "us"?

[@EricTheRed50]

@@osllq9355 I think she meant the gay/lesbian community. Of which I am certainly not a member. Us is a broad term in that context. Too general for such a small population.

[@jenniferbarnette4771]

@@EricTheRed50 if you think she meant the lgbt community, then why would you think the 'us' was supposed to include you? do you always insert yourself where you're not invited?

[@DrPhillipMcCracken]

@@jenniferbarnette4771 if the lbgt community wants inclusion, doesn't that imply invitation?

[@brianjester8890]

Bad part is she was shunned by the country music "family" for being herself...what they call "country" music today is more like confusion.. True country fans miss you Chely Wright...take care...

[@darkecofreak23]

+Brian Jester Unfortunately, a lot of Country music execs and fans are terribly conservative, so gay/bi singers are "not right" for the genre. I say it doesn't matter if the sound is there.

[@royrogers478]

darkecofreak23

[@rickchollett]

She's got to be one of the sexiest women in country music. And her voice is incredible. I only wish she would start making albums again.

[@andresramirez6358]

Rick Chollett she did. Unfortunately the country industry has shun her for being a lesbian. I believe her latest album is like a month maybe 3 months old.

[@exposethenwo6491]

I love this song. Heard it a million times back in the day.

[@zubenel444]

I couldn't care less if she's gay or straight. She is stunningly beautiful, and an amazing singer! I'm a huge fan, and I'll buy everything she ever records.

[@msemtgrl]

Exactly its about her talent not her personal life of who she loves. we need more good people like you in this world.

[@beebeecuddlebear7239]

Charlie Wallace she has stunning dark eyes and a powerful voice! I love her! 💚👍

[@Sistermedusa1986]

Charlie Wallace did somebody say gay

[@Sistermedusa1986]

Charlie Wallace did you say gay oh my gosh you said the word gay I can't believe you said the word gay

[@shaniasnavel]

Haha

[@meganthompson7287]

I miss you chely wright. You will always be my hero 😢😢. Im glad you can be free. You help me through my journey of acceptance

[@ducky811]

Congrats to Chely for being free now. She is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL ladies in country music. She is just absolutely GORGEOUS IN THIS VIDEO AND WHAT A WELL WRIITEN SONG!!!!!

[@larryb6745]

My mother used to have this saying in a note: As I grow older and closer to the tomb I find myself less and less concerned with Who sleeps with whom. Love here music.

[@ashleyshoemaker6010]

+Larry B OH MY GOSH I NOW HAVE A NEW SAYING:PLEASE GIVE THANKS TO YOUR MAMA, ONE LIKE MINE WHO IS A REAL MOTHER AND CHOOSES TO LOVE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS FOR HER CHILDREN INSTEAD OF THE WRONG ONES.

[@JimCjimcarroll]

It doesnt matter about her personal life. She is an entertainer and she does an awesome job. No sense bringing up her personal life seeing as it does not matter. Keep up the great work Ms. Wright

[@melvinehrmentrout7915]

When she's laying in that tub and looks right into the camera I melt!!!! She's so beautiful!!!

[@oxymoronic12]

cool. but she gay

[@tsommers3284]

@@oxymoronic12 What does that have to do with anything? I’m considered a straight woman but I find her incredibly sexy!

[@charlesmashburn364]

I absolutely love this song! Great lyrics and a beautiful woman to sing them. Her sexual preference means nothing to me.

[@hoopsgyrl]

I don't understand why the haters continue to watch Chely's videos and post negative comments. If you don't like Chely, please stay away. May God continue to bless and keep Chely safe from haters. Chely, your fans have your back and we love you.

[@yuneimahernandez1832]

I'm not a country music fan but heard about Chely Wright an im her fan now for ever I just love her music

[@billthomas8182]

Chely unknowingly saved my life. I was in a very bad place in my life after an injury and loosing everything in my life, and was sitting on my bed tying the noose . Then single white female came on cmt, Something about her touched me. I became infatuated but that infatuation saved me. After a year or so later I knew she was gay before she even came out. I just felt it in my soul. Why would one of the most beautiful sensual women in the world not be attached right. lol When she finally did, it was no surprise and I wish her all the happiness in the world. She truly is one of the last TRUE country stars and Nashville should hide their faces for what they did to her ( and country music)

[@randallterry4707]

I am so glad Chely came on CMT at the right time. She is awesome!!! Wish she knew about your story. She’d be touched. Blessed Be!!

[@TMBSTNE284]

I may be a christian but to me Chely is one hell of a singer. I've listened to her songs for years. this song just proves the power of love is real weather you are Homosexual, Bisexual, Black, White, Latino, Irish, Scottish, Middle Eastern, or whatever. I hear this song now and it reminds me of my girlfriend.

[@reneewolfe1036]

TMBSTNE284 love it because we are not the ones whose should be judging her; only God judges.

[@cassieleigh2027]

Whether*

[@williamclark9743]

I'm an imperfect Christian who loves her music, but that doesn't negate how I feel about her lifestyle. I also noticed that you mixed sexual orientation with race and ethnicity. THAT was your mistake. While BOTH are sacred (and should be), they do not belong in the same category.

[@osllq9355]

@@williamclark9743 I think their point was just that none of those things should make you think anyone is less of a person. Anyone who hates someone purely for who they love or what they look like is not the type of person God wants to be sitting next to in Heaven.

[@juliananton7800]

2022!!! I STILL LISTEN WITH CHILLS! love her more as I've aged and understood her story and career so much deeper than as a young teen when this was her single hit.

[@ktacheny]

The girl can sing. Great voice! Surprised she wasn't more popular. Her private life is nobody's business. She's a talented musician.

[@hollygaskin4771]

Gorgeous song... I love the line, "It was calm... It was savage."

[@SteveFurches]

Yes, one of my favorite lines as well!

[@rcacoustic91]

Can't get enough of this song after all these years.

[@Luvliv89]

I think that people forget that, a singer has the opportunity to sing a song either from their own experiences or for those that can't sing about their own. In my opinion, this is all that matters in country music. Someone's story was told through this song. The song doesn't have to be from the artist's life, Chely lived the way she thought she should but now that she has come out suddenly her songs are ineffective? Some listeners may want to close their ears to the relative story behind this song and pick at straws about the singer's life but I choose to listen indescriminantly and appreciate the song for whatever personal relation I put on it.

[@toshiaonok5734]

Back in the year 2000, I've heard this song for the first time and now its 2020 almost 20 years ago but still the song gets sweeter and sweeter and brings back all my past memories whenever I listen to this song.

[@RC-Heli835]

Love it. I wish country radio would play some of these great older songs. Instead they run about 20 songs in the ground all day over and over.😀

[@bRDwyAnnIe]

I completely forgot about this song...................oh, how I miss the 90's of country music. Definitely the best decade of the best genre in music :)

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

This is one of my favorite songs. I still have this CD, Single White Female.

[@TylerTour]

They play this at my job everyday. The best gets played the most for once.

[@BernieM19051]

I must also confess: I agree 100% with Chely: feeling a woman's body next to mine is the most wonderful thing in the world. I am a male, been married for 2 years, extremely happy that I like girls, especially my girl. I hope Chely is just as happy. By the way, she is a wonderful entertainer, I can just watch her videos over and over: thanks for posting them!

[@harryclifford9721]

I agree with u

[@FastFordClub]

I Just Love Her , Miss These Days

[@bobbydaleharris]

Love, love, love her. Her amazing beautiful voice, talent and courage. This song for me especially hits home. Keep doing you Chely.

[@heidipliska6468]

This is the song that I was listening to when I was 27 years old when I met my son’s biological father. Loved her music and the lyrics meant so much to me. Kudos to her for coming out with her identity.💕💕💕💕💕

[@gregmorrison330]

Love Her! wonderful voice. :)

[@JessicaLanear]

I heard this in the grocery store the other day. I Hadn’t heard it in years. I Still remembered the lyrics after all these years.

[@bo6815]

Man shes so BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

[@mcsinger7719]

The first time I heard this song I loved it... To this day it still moves me.. still makes me emotional..the writing let's you explore the sad and the joy and the pain and the Love 💕 all at once

[@sshumkaer]

Lots of passion

[@timothymorris18]

I absolutely love her!!! I wish she would be able to come out with a new country album soon. I miss her

[@Carl0sRoland0]

This song is soooo deeep it touches my heart the chorus is the best part of the song, but the part that touches me the most is when she sings “who thought that I could laugh so loud, then turn around and cried so many tears, I used to have so many doubts but one by one you made them disappear”

[@ghostoferlock]

Years ago I remember hearing this song, and thinking it would do well. Between words that are easily felt, music that compliments the song from the opening, camera angles with black and white emotions, showing the strength of crying and being upset, this is one of the best songs written, produced, and sung. Listen to it once, then feel the emotions when watching it the second time, third time you might be singing it because it was something you went through. Just beautiful.

[@fromjenniferscloset1411]

An awesome song... describes an incredible feeling .. it was real, magic, calm, savage, Did all the things love does.... Yes... describes it well.

[@shelterdogs14]

Freedom is as beautiful as you sing. Congratulations Chely on your rebirth and keeping the country world singing. I saw you in concert and you are awesome. Don't look back but look forward and thank you for paving the path for all of the people without a voice. Shine Chely Shine!

[@silas122801]

Chely Wright is alive and her last album is great.

[@texaska20]

Chely is amazing and brave..:)..and i am happy for her!..

[@chandalear8584]

I was seventeen when this song came out.I loved the music video.My favorite memory is one day I was watching the music video and my then11 year old cousin said "What was?" to which my mom replied,you are too young to know.She had no idea what she was singing about.

[@Aprinsa]

What a babe! Chely, I'm sorry your career careened when you came out! This is such a beautiful song. In a few years, the world will be different and maybe you'll become more popular again.

[@Ryandrogyny]

I met Chely this past weekend. I can honestly say she is the most amazing and inspirational person I've met. Her life story is so powerful. She's so genuinely kind. Most people these days, famous or not, pretend to be something they're not and pretend to be nice. You can tell with her that she is really loving, sweet and simply amazing. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet such an amazing person.

[@PrettyPrettyWarpaint]

I loathe she was shunned by so many fans. How does who she loves affect us? GROW UP!!! This is a topic VERY close to my heart and her hometown is 30 min from mine. The backlash is truly embarrassing. She is so incredibly brave to share her journey and truth with the whole world. I will forever be wow’ed by her bravery and accepting the worst by sharing who she really is. I am so proud of her for having “balls” that big. ❤

[@ElianaTali]

I don't believe she has the same air play now that she has come out. I hate that too, because she's a wonderful performer. I don't care what her sexual preference is, I just like her music. I guess the country music community just can't handle her, the real woman that she is.

[@mjmatthew54]

One of the most beautiful women ever.

[@scheckdj3350]

The 'Single White Female" album was her best.....every song was personal to me during that time of my life!!

[@justinscoggins1212]

This song always made me think of winter. Snow on leaves, one person inside a house thinking of the person she loves while relaxing in the warmth of home.

[@mayamakked4447]

hands down best country singer, omg the fact that we gays got the best one ahhhhhhhh

[@melissameyer5971]

On my top 5 of best country songs EVER!

[@sammyswordsmen]

Absolutely Amazing!! It’s been years since I’ve heard this song! Such a beautiful voice! 🎤🎼

[@fishermanmitch1]

I absolutely love this video. Black and white cinematography is amazing, the lighting is beautiful. Chely is gorgeous...what's not to like. As for any drama...Live and let live.

[@rveal88]

Oh My Gosh. Watching this video means so much more to me now that I found out that she came out. You can really SEE the emotion in this video. I love it.

[@Dawgmeet1]

Good evening Chely, ahh, ya song this one to us last night at the Cozy Cottage...What a beautiful lady and what a talent...We had one of the best times of our lives spending it with you....Phil

[@joleneburchill45]

Love her music 💝

[@carterrock6349]

90 country music is one of the decades

[@lenawall5256]

Loved this song since the first time I heard it...so beautiful, so talented & I love that hairstyle on her! :)

[@DMS-pq8]

One of the best songs and videos ever

[@peterm.5908]

Girl... I love this song. Was in this 10th grade when it dropped.

[@thelavinator6343]

Why have i never heard of her before? Shes great

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

I love and will always respect her

[@lightandsalt6103]

When this song came out I was 17,I loved it!(Still do!)Would just wait for this music video to come on TV.My cousin was 11 and she would say,What was?What is she talking about?..... My mom told her she'd find out later!

[@alexigra7312]

Very different than even she thought...

[@onyx-gravity]

great voice! congrats to her for sharing her true self to the world today!

[@RyanJ1983]

I don't know if she wrote this song but she made it fantastic. I felt it down deep in my heart- each and every line

[@lisabigstone1005]

The lyrics do describe how love feels, but Chely shows the multiple emotions of love so perfectly in this video. Watching her showing her raw emotions without holding back, left me breathless.

[@jeffreyk5734]

Man. loved her so much back in the day. Saw her live in 1994 I think it was at a nearby County fair. Long before she finally made it Big on Country Radio which took years to finally happen. Although I never hear her songs on the radio anymore. Even on the classic country stations I don't hear much of Chely, Lari White, even Holly Dunn. Proving Music directors don't know a hell of allot. Can't believe that Lari and Holly are both gone now.

[@jamesdavies542]

Chely Wright= great songs, I love this lady so much!

[@carolannmason7537]

I love this song! Still listening, all these years later.

[@Cykotica]

It's too bad she has faded away. This song is beautiful.

[@cazman35]

I love this song...always loved the way she described love in this song. So true.

[@mavrick62910]

Man what a beautiful woman... Man, IAM in a daze just looking in her eyes. And the emotional parts when she's crying and singing in the song I can tell are probably real.

[@blondiea1a]

Beautiful song about ALL the nuances of love. Sung by a beautiful and talented woman.

[@LittleTigu]

Chely I am so happy for you that you found Love and Happieness in your life.Many people never find what you have.I admire you for your strenght x

[@tytaylor8762]

I was very disappointed how Nashville turned on Chely Wright when she came out. They treated her badly and did her wrong killing her record deal. I'm very proud she stuck it out and started producing her own music and records. That shows real courage and strength. Shows the world she's got something very special about her.

[@PerfectHeartPerfectSoul]

This song is pure heart, written with a touch of spice ❤️

[@topay]

I always enjoyed this video, and several of Chely's songs. It was great to see her have the #1 with "Single White Female", though a lot of her other songs were vastly underrated on the charts! Oh, and Vince Gill's backing vocals on this song are superb!

[@dadll1090]

Beautiful song!

[@m4r_ti4n]

First heard this on the radio when I was young.

[@dannybear48393]

Gorgeous lady inside and out! We are all who we are! Get over it world! She is awesome!

[@jamieander7190]

This is my favorite song from Chely hands down. I'm sad that she's not in country anymore but I'll listen to anything she sings!

[@jasonclay8382]

Chely is a beautiful person, with a very amazing voice. One of my favorite artists.

[@hawaiian0breeze1]

This is such an awesome song!! Chely You are such an awesome singer!! I absolutely love you and your music!! I felt so priviledged to see you yesterday!! Thanks for coming out and showing your support!! You Rock!! Yay for Pride 2010 you made it 100% better with you there!! You are so gorgeous!! Keep doin your thing girl!!

[@milanmusick7474]

Best New "Love Song" I've heard in a good while. Dig the description of "All the things"- cuz Emotions are Across the Board & good luck nailing it them down to a limited scope. Great Job with entire Arrange- ment! As for "Her Life Choices" this is exactly how I feel. THEY'RE HERS ! MIND YOUR OWN F***ING BUSINESS ! & DON'T TALK SHIT, YOU HAVEN'T DONE A STEP, LET ALONE A MILE IN HER SHOES ! HATERS>>QUIT TRAUMATIZING PEOPLE WITH YOUR JUDGEMENTS, DIRTY LOOKS & F***ED UP REMARKS...And We Might Not Have SOOO MANY Confused Kids HERE (USA). Teach them they are Either An INNIE Or An OUTIE. There is no Ambiguity ! Even if: the hormone issue, gave you a mismatched brain to body, work with what ya got, Own it, Be different, Truth is NoOne is Perfect !!! >BE NICE TO EVERYONE< *THE GOLDEN RULE is really the only rule you need to live by"- TRUTH

[@jerrybaker6247]

Beautiful voice and a beautiful woman !

[@patthornton1212]

seen her in person, Eldorado springs ,mo where her dad was from.It was great and at the end her and the band did several genres of music all sounded very well. Awesome singer

[@Lijaskurzeme]

the LYRICS are so REAL, Just enjoy the music and her sincerity :D sounds good?!

[@joshwilhoyte4453]

Have always loved this one

[@nareea]

Can't believe she was cast aside for what they call country music these days.

[@kathyvanderschans6044]

I love this song

[@forevergone5]

im not crazy about country music....but she is amazing!!!

[@Huntinbear]

One of my favorites!

[@dct9000]

She's a great entertainer, to those of us who like listening and watching her perform, nothing else should matter. What is the point of the rest of this discussion? Its all about the music folks.

[@RaineCarosin]

Wow! I love this singer's songs! Hello! Awesome! I've listened now umpteen times in order to learn it as I am hoping to do it for a karaoke afternoon just now! I'm totally smitten. As for the comments, well, I didn't even for one minute think that anyone was or wasn't gay... It doesn't matter... When one sings a love song, to one or to all, one is encompassing all that is love and that is us all... We're all in every love song... "...it was all that and more..." she sings... Awesome awesome! I've got a new song in my heart for today to sing to you! Remember, there are many different kinds of love... I think the old Greek philosophy states five or more kinds... and that's just one interpretation! Wow! I'm chuffed! My first time hearing you, dear Chely, and it's awesome!

[@lauriekester1325]

Raine Carosin This entire cd is excellent. I love the Gary Burr songs like this one she cut. Love the Let Me In cd, too. Some yrs ago I saw Richard Marx at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville & he was working with Chely, and he got her up to sing a song she wrote solo called Picket Fences. It slayed me. Had no idea she could write like that. Check it out. Also love Unknown & Emma Jean's Guitar. There is a void in country music w/o her...her book is fantastic as well.

[@RaineCarosin]

Thanks for the info. I tried to find Chely Wright doing Picket Fences, but couldn't. I admit I didn't look hard enough, but I did find two covers of the song... Thanks! I was, as you can see, totally blown away by this song of hers. There is so much good music out here that I sometimes think if I don't stop, I'm going to burn out... I'd like to learn more, but time is snowballing me so have to see where I land up next time I pop around... :-}}}}