18 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Here for the Party’ Goes Gold, Platinum18 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Here for the Party’ Goes Gold, PlatinumOn June 21, 2004, Wilson struck gold -- and platinum.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Gretchen Wilson Was ‘Very Frustrated’ With a Couple of Songs While Making Her ‘Here for the Party’ AlbumGretchen Wilson Was ‘Very Frustrated’ With a Couple of Songs While Making Her ‘Here for the Party’ AlbumLooking back, however, she's glad she included the songs she did. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Top 10 Tailgating Songs in Country MusicTop 10 Tailgating Songs in Country MusicThe Boot counts down country music's best tailgating tunes.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
17 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson Releases ‘Redneck Woman’17 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson Releases ‘Redneck Woman’On March 5, 2004, Wilson released her debut single, "Redneck Woman," to radio.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 10 Country Dance Party SongsTop 10 Country Dance Party SongsCountry 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.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
What Jobs Did Country Stars Have Before They Got Famous?What Jobs Did Country Stars Have Before They Got Famous?Country stars live glamorous lives, but it hasn't always been glitz and glory for your favorite artists.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Gretchen Wilson Lifts Up Charlie Daniels With Humble ‘I’ll Fly Away’ at His Funeral Service [Watch]Gretchen Wilson Lifts Up Charlie Daniels With Humble ‘I’ll Fly Away’ at His Funeral Service [Watch]The "Redneck Woman" singer brought none of her signature bravado to the stage before singing a simply sweet rendition of "I'll Fly Away."Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘AGT’ Singer Shaquira McGrath Owns Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Woman’ During Emotional Audition‘AGT’ Singer Shaquira McGrath Owns Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Woman’ During Emotional AuditionHer version of the song solidified her as a serious competitor on the newest season of the NBC reality show. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
How Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Women’ Helped Redefine Country Music’s Female ArchetypeHow Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Women’ Helped Redefine Country Music’s Female ArchetypeIn 2004, Wilson flipped the script for women in country music with her debut single.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Country Music’s Top 20 Opening LyricsCountry Music’s Top 20 Opening LyricsYou know the old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"? Well, that's just as true in music as it is in life!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff