Chely Wright

Chely Wright

Keynote Speaker: Singer-Songwriter, Author & Gay Rights Activist; Chief Diversity Officer, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Unispace

Chely Wright Biography

Chely Wright rose to fame as a commercial country singer in the '90s, and has since released eight studio albums and charted more than 15 singles on the Billboard charts. The Academy of Country Music named Wright "Top New Female Vocalist of 1995." Her first hit came in 1997 with “Shut Up and Drive,” followed two years later by her first number one single, “Single White Female,” and in 2005 "The Bumper of My S.U.V.” In 2010, Chely Wright released her eighth album, Lifted Off the Ground produced by Rodney Crowell, revealing a dramatic artistic transformation and emerging as a singer songwriter of the first order.

Chely made history by being the first country music star to publicly come out as gay, which she revealed in her 2010 memoir entitled “Like Me,” published by Random House. In 2016, Wright released her critically- acclaimed studio album entitled I Am The Rain, produced by Joe Henry. The end of 2018 saw the release of the holiday EP Santa Will Find You, which No Depression called the "warmest, most-family oriented" of recent holiday records. Chely released a Americana EP entitled Revival in May of 2019.

Chely also serves as the Chief Diversity Officer, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Unispace. Under her leadership, Unispace has established a Global Supplier Diversity Program, supported clients through the Art for Impact program, created a DEIB learning and training program ‘We.Belong’, and launched Employee Resource Groups—Women@Unispace and Parents & Caregivers@Unispace. In 2023, Chely won a GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award in the Diversity Champion category and was recognized as a Crain's New York Notable LGBTQIA+ Leader.

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What topics does Chely Wright speak about?

Chely Wright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Music, Entertainers, Diversity & Inclusion, College, Celebrity, Culture, Civil Rights, Anti-Bullying, Mental Health, Health, Entertainment, DEI, Women's Rights and Empowerment.

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Chely Wright generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Chely Wright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Music and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chely Wright for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chely Wright generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alex Newell, Staceyann Chin and Kylar Broadus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chely Wright for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

Chely Wright Videos

Crossroads & Conversation: Special Pride Edition with Chely Wright

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  • How do I book Chely Wright to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chely Wright for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chely Wright, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chely Wright or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chely Wright for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chely Wright, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chely Wright are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chely Wright, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chely Wright speak about?

    Chely Wright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Music, Entertainers, Diversity & Inclusion, College, Celebrity, Culture, Civil Rights, Anti-Bullying, Mental Health, Health, Entertainment, DEI, Women's Rights and Empowerment.
  • Where does Chely Wright travel from?

    Chely Wright generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chely Wright?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chely Wright for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chely Wright for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chely Wright or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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