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Earlier this week, Chely Wright came out as gay . But that’s not the most dramatic news this country music singer has to share with the world. In an interview with Access Hollywood , Wright divulged that she was very close to suicide. The low point of her struggle with homosexuality, Chely said, took place during a discussion with fellow artist John Rich. She relayed it to the entertainment news show as follows: “He said, “You’re not gay are you?!” I said, “No, John, I’m not.” He said, “Good, thank God.” And that began a spiral for me. I had a meltdown shortly after that.” This self-described meltdown culminated with a loaded gun in Wright’s hand. “I was looking at myself in a mirror… as I was about to do it. I just looked at myself and something snapped and I started to cry… and I realized I have too much to live for. I may lose my career in country music, that will break my heart, but it’s okay. I have a lot of different pieces of my heart that matter and that’s what I’ve come to learn.” As we’ve said before, Wright’s admissions would seem less opportunistic if they came during a week that did not involve the releae of an autobiography and a new album. But why be cynical? Here’s to hoping this singer has found inner peace and is moving in a positive direction with her life.

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Chely Wright Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts, John Rich Bigotry