GALLERY: Powerful Women in Country Music 11 of 15
Gretchen Wilson
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When Gretchen Wilson made her debut in 2004, she knocked down the door and made herself known with the sassy anthem "Redneck Woman," which prompted her debut album Here For the Party to be released earlier than planned. After overcoming the odds and achieving success, Gretchen made an image for herself as a straight-shooter with an impressive vocal ability. There were many imitators that came after her launch, but not one could match Gretchen and her two monster albums. This year, she released I've Got Your Country Right Here on her own Redneck Records label.
Check out the video for Gretchen's hit single "Work Hard, Play Harder" and a review of her latest album.