gretchen wilson

On May 29, 2004, Wilson earned her first No.1 hit with her debut single, "Redneck Woman," from her album 'Here for the Party'.

When you're a country star, you can celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day any day!

Her inspiration for the career-making song is surprising.

The Boot counts down country music's best tailgating tunes.

The "Redneck Woman" singer brought none of her signature bravado to the stage before singing a simply sweet rendition of "I'll Fly Away."

She was maybe even worse off financially than ever.

It's fit for a country queen.

It's going to be epic!

Now, the country singer is calling for a boycott of the hotel.

On June 21, 2004, Wilson struck gold -- and platinum.

It was a great time in her career, right? Wrong.

A death, a secret, an arrest, a close call and a confession that brought tabloid attention — they all make this list of country music news stories that had us saying O-M-G.

Quite the holiday meal, eh?

Country songs make the perfect first dance songs for newly married couples, the perfect soundtrack for a bar and the perfect accompaniment to a tailgate ... and country songs are also great for a dance party.

Country stars live glamorous lives, but it hasn't always been glitz and glory for your favorite artists.

Wilson has given her first interviews since her arrest at a Connecticut airport on Aug. 21.

"I want to thank my fans for their patience," she begins.

Country singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested in Connecticut on Tuesday after becoming belligerent with police at an airport.

Gretchen Wilson has been tapped for work by ESPN as a NASCAR correspondant, beginning this Sat at the Chicagoland Speedway.

The wait is finally over for new Gretchen WIlson music! According to the 'Redneck Woman' singer, she is prepping the release of not one, but two new projects in 2013.