NEW YORK (CbuJ Entertainmnet) -
Chely Wright who has caught the attention of fans, radio and television both internationally and nationally with her current single 'Bumper of My SUV,' is enjoying extraordinary attention. 'Bumper of My SUV,' is Chely's highest debuting single in her 10+ year career entering the R&R charts at No 39.
She has been invited to appear on the Hannity & Colmes Show, where she will perform her single, on Thursday (11/18) in the NYC studios of Fox News Channel. Prior to New York, Chely will be in Washington, DC to perform at a Florida Congressional Delegation Hurricane Relief Benefit. While in DC, Chely will stop by and appear on the Tony Snow Show on the Fox News Radio Network. (Check local listings for air time).
Chely returned from the Middle East after her personal visit with the troops, where she performed in six different shows in Kuwait and Iraq. She debuted her current single 'Bumper of My SUV' for the very first time in front of thousands of military persons. After receiving poignant and impassioned pleas from the troops to record it for them, Chely kept her promise and delivered the recording to the Armed Forces Network. Today, somehow, the song has made an unscheduled and unplanned appearance on US radio stations. Stations across the country are playing the single to meet explosive listener demand.
'I have been touring overseas in support of our troops since the beginning of my career. I recorded the song for the troops as part of my continued commitment to them and my intention was really to meet and respond to their request. It was recorded as a personal gesture, not as a commercial product. This is an unexpected surprise. I am thrilled it made it from Nashville to Baghdad and back to the states and I'm pleased this song has touched so many,' says Wright.
In light of the reaction and demand, Wright will donate half of the proceeds from the sale of the single to Stars for Stripes, a non-profit organization that provides entertainment to deployed U.S. troops in remote areas. The organization recently sponsored a trip for Wright and her band to Iraq and Kuwait where she first performed 'Bumper of My SUV.'
Chely came back from the Middle East with a reality story of her own to share and her memoirs have caught the attention of National Media outlets. Revealing her personal and impassioned account of her visit with the troops, Chely will appear on Hannity & Colmes this Thursday evening, November 18th. (Check local listings for air time.)
Chely will perform at the 'Just a Phone Call Away' benefit concert in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. The concert is a benefit for troops in Iraq and their families.
