Earlier this month, Canadian songstress Carly Rae Jepsen confirmed that she had pulled out of her headlining slot at the Boy Scouts Jamboree event over the organisation's anti-gay agenda.

She was due to perform at the music event in July, but told her Twitter followers that after learning that the Boy Scouts has a ban on gay members she decided to decline the invitation. She has now explained to MTV News that she hopes her actions will inspire change among the group:

"It was sort of one of those things that I kind of have my opinions about, and everyone's entitled to their own, but it wasn't necessarily something that I felt comfortable backing once I learned more about it."

"Here's hoping they make the right decision and I'm praying that moves like this will help."

A spokesperson for the Boy Scouts of America has since confessed that her decision has been respected as they believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion: "We appreciate everyone's right to express an opinion and remain focused on delivering a great Jamboree programme for our Scouts.”

Watch Jepsen's music video for 'Tonight I'm Getting Over You' here: