I just read online that a country musician has come out this morning. The singers name is chely Wright and she claims that she has his her sexuality in order for her music to be a success. This seems similar to Ricky Martins recent coming out as well. I think that it is sad that musicians have had to hide thier sexuality in order to feel as though they can become a success, however I also think that it is great that some feel as though they can come out now and still be accepted. what do you think??? the article says that Wright has an album due out this week and also a memoir....Im curious to see how well they do after her coming out and also her absense from the music scene from some time.
let me know what you all think
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she may lose some fans who are ignorant when it comes to LGBT issues and acceptance, but I guarantee you she just gained a whole new audience in the LGBT community, especially lesbians. I hope her new CD does great. And even though I dont listen to country music often, I may give it a try
ReplyDeleteyeah I think that you are right....she will have opened up an entirely new audience base. also, her courage t ocome out can hopefully serve to inspire others
ReplyDeletewhat do you all think about artists, actresses, people in hollywood, professional athletes ect coming out??? I mean obviously it is great and the fact that they have to have a coming out in the first place is problematic in my eyes....but what do you think about the ways it could affect thier careers? the impact it has on thier followers, their ability to serve as role models, and the effect that it has on others to come out???
ReplyDeleteI think that it is great that there is a social climate that allows for people to be able to come out and feel more comfortable without jeopardizing thier careers.
ReplyDeleteI dont feel that all gay or lesbian entertainers feel the same.. i know a multitude of G/L entertainers that are very secure in their sexuality,and are out of the closet long before they become famous. although sexuality can be an impetus toward recognition on some level one has to be firmly seated in ones self confidence.
ReplyDeletePeople need tu understand that everyone is human! For musicians to hide their sexuality must have been very stressful. There was no need to do such thing because there is plenny support for any person coming out!
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