Chely Wright's wife since August 2011 has that whole 'New York artist' vibe going for her that isn't exactly a turn off. Lauren Blitzer is 10 years younger than the country singer. Does that make make Wright a cougar at age 42?

Blitzer is much more than just a pretty face, however. As a LGBT civil rights activist, she proves she's a woman who isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in. The two met just two weeks after Wright came out, and since then the singer, has followed her partner's lead in activism for gay rights.

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