Gretchen Wilson
- January 4, 2024
- Country Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Gretchen Wilson |
Occupation | Country Singer |
Date Of Birth | Jun 26, 1973(1973-06-26) |
Age | 51 |
Birthplace | Pocahontas |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Illinois |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Gretchen Wilson Biography
Name | Gretchen Wilson |
Birthday | Jun 26 |
Birth Year | 1973 |
Place Of Birth | Pocahontas |
Home Town | Illinois |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Siblings | Josh Malter |
Children(s) | Gracie Frances Penner |
Gretchen Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on June 26, 1973 in Pocahontas, Illinois, United States. Country singer who debuted the smash hit track “Redneck Woman.” She has released 13 singles which have been featured at the top of the US Country charts, five of which made it to the Top Ten.
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Wilson signed with Epic Records in 2003 and recorded Here for the Party within the year. Her first single, “Redneck Woman”, was released in early 2004 and reached the top of the Hot Country Songs charts and No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song was also the first Number One country hit by a female in two years. The success of “Redneck Woman” prompted an earlier-than-planned release for Here for the Party, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Internet album sales charts. She performed as a support artist for Brooks & Dunn and Montgomery Gentry.
Overall, Wilson has charted 13 singles on the Billboard country charts, of which five have reached Top Ten: the Number One “Redneck Woman”, as well as “Here for the Party” (#3, 2004), “When I Think About Cheatin'” (#4, 2004), “Homewrecker” (#2, 2005), and “All Jacked Up” (#8, 2005). The album Here for the Party was certified 5× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for sales of five million copies, while All Jacked Up was certified platinum. She has sold over 8 million records worldwide.
She briefly got married to her bandmate Larry Rolens. She has one daughter named Gracie Frances Penner with former lover Michael Penner.
Gretchen Wilson Net Worth
Net Worth | $4 Million |
Source Of Income | Country Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Gretchen Wilson is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gretchen Wilson 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was an cook and bartender. She relocated from the city of her birth to Nashville to pursue her music career.
She has appeared in concert with Alice in Chains on VH1 Rock Honors.
Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country artist. She made her debut in March 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single “Redneck Woman,” a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party. Wilson followed this album one year later with All Jacked Up, the title track of which became the highest-debuting single for a female country artist upon its 2005 release. A third album, One of the Boys, was released in 2007.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Gretchen Wilson height 5 ft 7 in Gretchen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Gretchen Wilson Dating?
According to our records, Gretchen Wilson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gretchen Wilson’s is not dating anyone.
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On July 31, 2008, The Black Crowes filed a lawsuit against Wilson for copyright violation, alleging that her song “Work Hard, Play Harder” copied the Crowes song “Jealous Again”. Also included in the suit were her label Sony BMG, her publishing company, and the cable network TNT, which had been using the song in commercials. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed sum and Black Crowes members Chris and Rich Robinson were given songwriting credits.
Facts & Trivia
Gretchen Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gretchen Wilson celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.
On July 14, 2008, Wilson released a new single, “Don’t Do Me No Good”. This song was intended to be the lead-off single to a fourth studio album, but it failed to reach the Top 40 and the album was delayed. It was followed in 2009 by two more singles, “The Earrings Song” and “If I Could Do It All Again,” neither of which entered the charts. Wilson then issued a press release on July 28, 2009, stating that she would be parting with Sony Music Nashville. Wilson then launched Redneck Records, her own record label. “Work Hard, Play Harder” was released to radio on October 26, 2009 as the first single from the label and her fourth studio album, I Got Your Country Right Here, was finally released on March 30, 2010. Her former label, Columbia Nashville, released her first Greatest Hits album on January 19, 2010, to finish off her recording contract.
Why did Gretchen Wilson quit performing?
Wilson felt that she was worn out not just vocally but also physically and that she needed time off for herself.
Did Gretchen Wilson pass away?
Gretchen Wilson
Genres| Country, country rock
Occupation(s)| Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)| Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active| 2003–present
What is Gretchen Wilson's most famous song?
No.TitleWriter(s)
1.| “ Redneck Woman “| John Rich, Gretchen Wilson
2.| “Here for the Party”| Rich, Big Kenny, Wilson
3.| “Homewrecker”| George Teren, Rivers Rutherford, Wilson
4.| “When I Think About Cheatin'”| Rich, Wilson, Vicky McGehee
How many number one hits did Gretchen Wilson have?
Gretchen Wilson discography
Music videos| 12
Singles| 22
Other charted songs| 4
No. 1 singles| 1
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