I grew up in a very modest house. We were poor-we lived on the poverty level. We all got jobs as young kids.

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• Chely Wright:

  All I ever wanted to do was write songs and get on a bus and go play them for people.

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• Chely Wright:

  I'd like my writing to be recognized with a Grammy.

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