Redneck Woman

"Redneck Woman" is the debut single of American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. Released in 2004, the single served as the lead-off to her multi-platinum debut album Here for the Party. The song was also Gretchen's first (and to date, her only) Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, and also earned her a No. 22 pop hit in the U.S.

The song, which is considered Gretchen's signature song,^[1] also earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2005.^[2]

In 2005 Jill Johnson covered the song on her album Being Who You Are.

[edit] Alternate versions and parodies

In late 2004, Gretchen recorded a re-written version, titled "Red Bird Fever" to commemorate the St. Louis Cardinals' entering the World Series.^[3]

On his 2005 album Bipolar and Proud, country music parodist Cledus T. Judd recorded a parody, titled "Paycheck Woman".

[edit] References

^ Rowdy country singer Gretchen Wilson lets fans see a softer side. SJ-R.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-20.
^ Rogers, Nick (2007-08-09). ‘Redneck Woman’ Wilson is here for the party. SJ-R.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-20.
^ Country Superstar Gretchen Wilson and KSDK, NewsChannel 5 join forces on Cardinals Anthem (10/26/2004).

Preceded by "Mayberry" by Rascal Flatts	Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks number one single by Gretchen Wilson May 29-June 26, 2004	Succeeded by "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" by Montgomery Gentry