Gretchen Wilson admits that while her hit song "Redneck Woman" was skyrocketing up the airplay charts she didn't feel like she fit in. Years later she'd tell Taste of Country that at the time, she felt underdressed for a black tie party. It's now clear the guests at that party were happy she injected new energy into their predictable sound.
Nearly a dozen others refused, but Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson and Kid Rock have taken the stage to play SeaWorld's Bands, Brews & BBQ concert series, despite heavy protest from a controversy started after a documentary called 'Blackfish' aired. Should those who play be demonized?
Gretchen Wilson took the stage at SeaWorld on Saturday (Feb. 8), much to the dismay of animal activists and many of her fans. The outspoken singer has responded to the criticism she received with a few jabs of her own.
One week after Alan Jackson and Kid Rock kicked off SeaWorld's 2014 Bands, Brews and BBQ concert series, another country act has been announced to headline week No. 2. Gretchen Wilson will perform on Saturday (Feb. 8), while comedian Bill Engvall will take the stage on Sunday.
1960: Loretta Lynn made her debut on the country charts with her first single release, "Honky Tonk Girl," on the Zero label.
1976: Country Music Hall of Fame member Eddy Arnold entered the charts with "Cowboy," his 100th country hit. He was the first artist to accumulate a three-digit figure of hits on that chart.
1982: George Strait's first number one single, "Fool Heart
Here are some events In Country Music History that happened on June 18th...
1915: A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Virginia, starting the legendary Country music family that produced June Carter and Carlene Carter.
1973: Loretta Lynn appeared on the cover of "Newsweek" magazine.
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.
The first rule of 'Killer Karaoke' -- a TruTV show that follows a 'Jackass'-like tradition of making contestants perform frightening and ridiculous stunts with the caveat that they have to sing karaoke songs -- is that no matter what happens, don't stop singing. Here, a poor female contestant attempts to sing Gretchen Wilson's 'Redneck Woman' while hovering over a circular tank of water filled wit
Even if you're drinking alone, you'll never be lonely with a good drinking song at your side. Taste of Country recently counted down their pick of the Top 100 drinking songs in country music -- and whether your drink of choice be whiskey or beer, or your preference be the Dixie Chicks over Toby Keith, this list has it all.
The Top 100 drinking songs list tips a hat to seasoned drinkers like Merle