It was only a couple of months ago that country singer Chely Wright came out as a lesbian, but now she's taking her message front and center -- literally. Wright acted as grand marshal of the Pride Parade in Chicago on June 27, according to CMT. Chely told the Chicago Sun-Times that opening up to the public about her sexuality has been "a dynamic experience," adding, "Imagine 39 years of hiding." The parade included 250 floats and thousands of spectators, according to reports. Wright is also in the process of promoting her new album, Lifted Off the Ground, and her new book, Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer. First she made the media rounds two months ago just to say she was gay. But now Chely Wright is actually out and about and celebrating her homosexuality and that of others. She was the official grand marshal at the 41st annual Pride Parade in Chicago on Sunday (June 27), leading the very big deal of a parade of about 250 floats, embellished cars, dancers and marching bands throughout the city's North Side. It's an event the gay community looks forward to every year, and this year's event drew thousands of spectators. While in town, Wright made an in-store appearance to promote her latest album and book, Lifted off the Ground, and Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer.
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