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How Chely Wright Made the Jump From Queer Country Star to Corporate Diversity Leader
Chely Wright talks with Billboard about the importance of DEI, the evolution of queer country music and more. See what she said.
She’d made a name for herself in mainstream music circles with songs like “Single White Female” and “It Was,” built a strong fanbase in the country scene and saw an opportunity to break new ground. In her latest venture, the former country star is taking on the position of senior vice president, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and new market growth at facilities management organization ISS. With the murders of George Floyd and Brianna Taylor, with mental health declining because everyone was at home, my side hustle just skyrocketed, and eventually lead to my role at Unispace.
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