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In September 1989, Wellsville, Kansas, native Chely Wright made the first of many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, a venue that would become an important touchstone in her career. But after coming out as a lesbian in 2010, Wright, now 48, went more than nine years without an invitation …

It’s been a whirlwind week for former Arkansas Governor Mick Huckabee, whose appointment to the CMA Foundation’s board of directors was met with immediate criticism from several country-music industry professionals, due to his stance toward the LGBTQ community and his “deep involvement” with the NRA. Huckabee resigned from the board …