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Gretchen Wilson is a country singer from Pocahontas, Illinois, best known for "Redneck Woman," which she co-wrote with John Rich. The song spent six weeks at No. 1 and won her the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2005. She won Season 13 of The Masked Singer in 2025.

Hometown
Pocahontas, Illinois
Grammy Award
Best Female Country Vocal Performance (2005)

Latest Stories

Gretchen Wilson and Ella Langley Dropped Their “Here For The Party” Duet, and It Sounds Like 2004 on Fire

Gretchen Wilson and Ella Langley released their "Here For The Party" duet on Wilson's 53rd birthday. It's the first single from her upcoming all-duets album.

Gretchen Wilson Is Re-Recording Her Debut Album as Duets with Tanya Tucker, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, and Ella Langley

Gretchen Wilson is re-recording "Here for the Party" as a duets album with Tanya Tucker, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, and Ella Langley.

Gretchen Wilson Says Her First Clash With Cody Johnson Was Rough but He’s Now One of Her Favorites

Gretchen Wilson says her first show with Cody Johnson ended in a fight over stage space. Years later, she calls him one of her favorite artists in country music.

Gretchen Wilson Says Men in Today’s Country Music Are Sissies and Need to Toughen Up

Gretchen Wilson told Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul that today's country men are too timid and need to toughen up because real cowboys don't ask permission.

Gretchen Wilson Says Keith Urban Caught Her Off Guard While Filming Their New TV Show

Gretchen Wilson says Keith Urban's work ethic on the set of The Road changed everything for her. She walked in curious and left completely inspired.

Why Gretchen Wilson Says She Owes Alan Jackson an Apology Before His Final Nashville Show

Gretchen Wilson reveals the hilarious and heartfelt story behind why she owes Alan Jackson an apology before his final Nashville concert, sharing how the country legend unknowingly helped her survive her first CMA Awards performance.

Whatever Happened to Gretchen Wilson? The “Redneck Woman” Star’s Shocking Comeback

Gretchen Wilson is back and louder than ever after years off the grid. From health scares to headline-grabbing drama, the Redneck Woman is reclaiming her crown.

Gretchen Wilson Says Radio Fought Her Over Redneck Woman But She Refused to Back Down

Gretchen Wilson fought tooth and nail to get Redneck Woman on the radio and proved that country still had room for women who lived loud, proud and unpolished.

Gretchen Wilson Wrote Redneck Woman Because Country Wasn’t Singing to Women Like Her

Gretchen Wilson wrote Redneck Woman to give a voice to real women who were ignored by country radio, trading satin sheets for grit, truth, and a loud, proud anthem.

Gretchen Wilson Reveals the Health Struggle That Took Her Away From Country Music

Gretchen Wilson opens up about the serious health struggles that sidelined her career, revealing why she stepped away from country music and how she's now making a comeback.

Gretchen Wilson Shocks Everyone With Her Win on The Masked Singer as Pearl

Gretchen Wilson shocked viewers as Pearl on The Masked Singer, winning Season 13 with a comeback performance that proved she's far from finished.

Gretchen Wilson Signs On as Tour Manager for Keith Urban and Blake Shelton’s New CBS Series

Gretchen Wilson will join Keith Urban and Blake Shelton on CBS's The Road, bringing real-world touring wisdom to a gritty new competition series set to premiere in the fall of 2025.

Female Country Singers Who Smoke and How It Affects Their Careers

Female country singers like Alison Krauss and Gretchen Wilson reveal their personal smoking stories, showcasing how it impacted their voices and public image.

Top 10 Of The Hottest Female Country Music Singers You’ll Not Regret Knowing

Are you looking for artists that sing subtly yet impactful? Then check out this list of the Hottest Female Country Music Singers, and you might find the perfect singer to listen to.

Throwback to Kenny Chesney And Gretchen Wilson’s “Hurt So Good” Steamy Duet

Kenny Chesney and Gretchen Wilson teamed up for a fiery performance of “Hurts So Good.” The song was originally recorded by John Mellencamp in 1982.

Top 10 Country Dance Party Songs for Non-stop Dancing

No matter what your reason is, every person deserves the best country party songs so they can bust a move. Don't worry. We've got one for you!