Single White Female

Chely Wright

About Single White Female

"Single White Female" is a song written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Shaye Smith, and recorded by American country music artist Chely Wright. It was released in March 1999 as the first single and title track from the album Single White Female. The song became Wright's first and only number-one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Additionally, fellow country artist Trisha Yearwood sings harmony vocals on the song.


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I know that every morning you go thumbing
Through the personal want ads
You grab the latest copy, a cup of coffee
And settle in for a good laugh
I've been trying to catch your eye but I'm so shy
I'm hoping and praying that
Today's edition is gonna catch your attention
Cause there's a

Single white female
Looking for that special lover
To put it in a nutshell
A one women man who doesn't want no other
Oh, you never can tell
She just might be your dream come true
A single white female
Is looking for a man like you

Yeah, I'm a little nervous I'm not sure if I shoulda put it in writing
It might have been a little reckless, a little desperate
But I think I did the right thing
I couldn't go on living keep it hidden
So I'm telling you everything
It's my confession I hope you get the message
There's a

Single white female
Looking for that special lover
To put it in a nutshell
A one women man who doesn't want no other
Oh, you never can tell
She just might be your dream come true
A single white female
Is looking for a man like you

It's my confession I hope you get the message

Single white female
Looking for that special lover
To put it in a nutshell
A one women man who doesn't want no other
Oh, you never can tell
She just might be your dream come true
A single white female
Is looking for a man like you

Looking for a man like you
Looking for a man like you

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Chely Wright

Richell Rene "Chely" Wright (pronunciation: /ˈʃɛli ˈraɪt/; born October 25, 1970) is an American country music artist and gay rights activist. On the strength of her debut album in 1994, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) named her Top New Female Vocalist in 1995. Wright's first Top 40 country hit came in 1997 with "Shut Up and Drive". Two years later, her fourth album yielded her first number one single, the title track, "Single White Female". Overall, Wright has released seven studio albums on various labels, and has charted more than fifteen singles on the country charts. As of May 2010, Wright's previous eight albums had sold over 1,000,000 copies in the United States. In May 2010, Wright became the first major country music performer to publicly come out… more »

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Written by: CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON, SHAYE SMITH

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Single White Female" is sung by American country music artist Chely Wright. Notably, Wright is one of the few openly gay artists in the country music scene.
Album Details
The song is the title track from her fourth studio album, "Single White Female," which was released in May 1999.
Chart Success
"Single White Female" reached number one on the US Billboard Country charts in 1999, marking Wright's first and only chart-topping single in her career.
Songwriters
The track was composed by Shaye Smith and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, both renowned songwriters in country music.
Music Video
The music video for "Single White Female" was directed by Deaton Flanigen, who has directed videos for other major country artists like Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire.
Signature Song
Despite having numerous albums and songs, "Single White Female" remains Wright's signature song due to its popularity and commercial success.
Certification
The "Single White Female" album was honored with a certified gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.
Autobiography Mention
In her 2010 autobiography, "Like Me," Wright details her life and experiences in the country music industry, including her time recording and performing "Single White Female."
Notable Performances
Wright performed "Single White Female" at the Grand Ole Opry, one of the most iconic and historic venues for country music.
Personal Life Influence
Wright later revealed in interviews that her personal experience of struggling with her sexuality greatly influenced her music, including the songs in the album "Single White Female".

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