Chely Wright's New Studio Album!

A project in New York, NY by Chely Wright
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Chely Wright is making a new studio album and wants YOU to be a backer. Join Chely's Kickstarter campaign and become part of her team!
Backers: 2265
Average Pledge Per Backer: $109

Funded: $247,181 of $175,000
Dates: Aug 25th -> Oct 9th (45 days)
Project By: Chely Wright
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Latest News

Kickstarter Is Not Just For Lesser-Known Artists Anymore

September 19th - via: forbes.com
The landscape of record labels is in flux these days, with many musicians of all levels of popularity wondering if they really need to sign a contract, or if they (and their fans) can go it alone. (Read More)

Chely Wright's New Album Funded by Kickstarter

October 29th - via: rollingstone.com
Chely Wright talks about her next album, funded through Kickstarter, and why she remains loyal to country music. (Read More)

T-SHIRT FOR BACKERS ONLY IN FINAL 24 HOURS

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, We are in the home stretch-- the final 24 hours of the campaign. Again, I am truly blown away by your generosity, your passion and your enthusiasm for my new album and for me. Thank you very much. Since this is the last day of our... (Read More)

48 HOURS TO GO

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys, We are so close to the end of this campaign.  We hit a goal yesterday of reaching an incredible 2,000 backers.  This is a LOT of people.  I guess that's one of the most exciting things about watching the campaign evolve.  The... (Read More)

TOP TEN MOST SUCCESSFUL KICKSTARTER MUSIC CAMPAIGN

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys!! Look what you've done! Our campaign is the little campaign that could! Thank you! Xo c https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?category_id=14&sort=most_funded  (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!! I'M FREAKING OUT!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our stretch goal.  You guys are INCREDIBLE.  Lauren and I were in the front room with her parents, playing with the boys when my father-in-law asked, "How we doing Chels? Are we making a video?"  I looked at my Kickstarter app and... (Read More)

SATURDAY-- CHECKING IN WITH YOU

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey you guys, It's Saturday and I just had to write to you.  Are we actually going to reach our "stretch goal" this today, or this weekend?  By the way it's looking, I'd say we are.  I've been brainstorming about something and I'll fill you in as... (Read More)

FIVE DAYS TO GO...

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, I really don't know what to say.  I'm blown away, thrilled, humbled and truly touched to see how many of you have joined on to this team so I can make a new album.  As I read through each and every pledge that comes in, I'm... (Read More)

Video update

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

GEORGE wants to give you a hug, like this!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
 George and Everett can feel the enthusiasm too!   We are 92% funded.  Let's push it up to 95% tonight.  I KNOW WE CAN DO IT! We have nearly FIVE hours left in this day.  I think if we get 30 more backers tonight, we'll hit the mark. I'm... (Read More)

LET ME IN... Shut Up and Drive and other tidbits

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning to you all.  I really enjoyed sharing my Picket Fences studio story with you yesterday, I thought I'd share a few more little things about some records I've made.  My first MCA album, "Let Me In" is probably my favorite record I've... (Read More)

HOLY COW!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys! We are so close-- Only 14% away from reaching our goal. We have over 1,400 backers. I'm on the edge of my seat and can't thank you enough for helping in the ways that you have. I am grateful and inspired. Let's make this our biggest Sunday... (Read More)

SUNDAY MORNING THOUGHTS...

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning.  I was going to write to you all last night after we put the boys down to sleep, but there was a slight change of plans.  Just as we were about to give the boys their baths, our sweet neighbor knocked on our door to inform us that... (Read More)

13 MORE DAYS!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, Again, we're looking good and I really believe we're going to reach our goal. Because many have asked me to, I have just added a couple more "FLY ON THE WALL" rewards.  You'll get to spend a day in the studio with me, the engineer and... (Read More)

NEWS ABOUT THE AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey you guys, Several people have asked exactly what kind of guitar will be autographed and sent to your door.  Here's the answer: I am very pleased to share with you that it will be a beautiful, brand new Epiphone EJ-200 acoustic guitar.  This is... (Read More)

Let's get to 80% funded today!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Can we do it?!?  Can we get to 80% funded by midnight tonight? Maybe you want an autographed guitar?  Maybe you want to have dinner with me?  Maybe you want to have dinner and then go to a hit Broadway Show with me? I'm really hoping someone picks... (Read More)

FREAKING OUT!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning to you! Wow, you guys are amazing.  We had a huge day yesterday that brought us all the way up to 75% funded. We had 45 backers.  So far today, we have 8.  Let's try to get to 40 backers today.  Keep this momentum going so I can make... (Read More)

WHOA!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey y'all, You did it!  You pushed us up and OVER 70% funded.  We are now at 72%! Thank you a million times.  We just added a couple more items.  There's a new one called "I'M WITH THE BAND!".  That will be fun. Also, I've had quite a few folks... (Read More)

Yesterday's goal of 1175

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey you guys, We MADE it to 1175 backers with two hours to spare.  Yay!   I am headed to New Jersey to play in a charity golf tournament today.  It's going to be a beautiful day and we will all remember and celebrate the life of Michael Allen... (Read More)

SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU SMILE

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everybody, We're doing a great job!  We are now 65% funded.  Will you help me try to get us to 70% today?  Please share the link to my Kickstarter on your Facebook page and tell your friends WHY you chose to help me out.  Are you a longtime... (Read More)

You all know how to make a gal feel loved

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

SING ON MY RECORD!

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, Due to popular demand: I've added "SING ON MY RECORD" to my @kickstarter campaign. I'll work with you in the studio and we will find the best way to use your voice. This won't be a throwaway track either. We're really going to work you!  I... (Read More)

Video Update -

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Chely Wright | Facebook Watch video here! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

It's September 9th...

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
... I'm reading through all of the names of the folks who've backed my Kickstarter campaign and I'm smiling so big.  It's SO great to see old friends and new ones too.  Thank you! Today I am working on a song a little bit more that I wrote a couple... (Read More)

Okay, Labor Day has passed. Is it really fall?

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey y'all, I hope you had a great holiday weekend.  We spent time in Vermont with family and it was so beautiful.  We came back to NYC yesterday and hit the ground running.   Thank you to ALL of you who have supported my Kickstarter campaign.... (Read More)

Chely Wright Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Album

August 31st - via: tasteofcountry.com
Chely Wright is recording new music, and she's enlisting fans to help make it happen. The singer-songwriter has launched an official Kickstarter campaign! (Read More)

$50,000 Wowza!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, In just a little over four days, we have surpassed the $50,000 mark.  I am so thankful for ALL of you.  And thank you for the supportive comments on social media and to this page.  I'm so eager to start recording.  xo c  (Read More)

Chely Wright launches Kickstarter for new album

August 28th - via: nashvillegab.com
Hey, look who's ready to get back to the business of making music. Following in the footsteps of other country artists who have successfully funded new albums by asking fans for money (internet busking as one Gab reader put it), Chely Wright has launched a new Kickstarter campaign in the hopes of doing the same. (Read More)

Chely Wright Turns to Kickstarter to Fund New Album

August 27th - via: theboot.com
Chely Wright has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund her upcoming new project, with a goal of raising $175,000 for the new album. (Read More)

THE FIRST 24 HOURS

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, I just wanted to check in to say THANK YOU for the incredible first 24 hours of my Kickstarter Campaign.  More than 300 people's generous contributions have put us at 18% funded.  Woo hoo!  I have been looking at the names of the backers... (Read More)

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