Gretchen Wilson

Country Music Singer-Songwriter

Gretchen Wilson - Country Music Singer-Songwriter
Born

June 26th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and guitarist emerged from the early 2000s country music scene. Released the debut album 'Here for the Party' in 2004, which topped the Billboard Country Albums chart. Achieved commercial success with the hit single 'Redneck Woman', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The debut album went multi-platinum and earned several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Continued to release albums and singles, maintaining a presence in the country music industry over the years.

Released the album 'Here for the Party'

'Redneck Woman' reached number one

Won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance

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