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Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973 in Pocahontas, Illinois) is a Grammy award-winning American country music singer-songwriter. Gretchen was born in Pocahontas, Illinois to a 16-year-old mother. Her father left before she was two years old, and she and her mother lived in trailer parks and relative poverty. Gretchen's mother worked as a waitress, and Gretchen herself dropped out of the 8th grade at age 15 to work as a cook and bartender in rural Illinois. |
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Latest News in english
about Gretchen Wilson
Country Picks Date: 30 Oct 2009
The News & Observer -
A member of the so-called Muzik Mafia along with Big and Rich and Gretchen Wilson, James Otto broke out with his 2008 album, "Sunset Man." Besides his recording career, Otto has penned hits for others, including Jamey Johnson, who recorded Otto's "In Color," which won the 2008 Academy of Country Music Song of the Year.
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Search Videos Date: 21 Oct 2009
cmt.com -
Last week you picked "Work Hard, Play Harder" by Gretchen Wilson as your favorite new video. Now watch CMT .com's latest videos and pick the one you like best.
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Ingram dreams big; Keith's CD smooth ride Date: 16 Oct 2009
Wichita Falls Times Record News -
Gretchen Wilson has formed her own record company. Why? Because she couldn’t get signed anywhere else. Her hardcore, hard-edged, hard-natured “hard girl” musical persona (that was fake to begin with) wore out its welcome among even the hardest-partying redneck country fans.
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Video Premiere: Gretchen Wilson's 'Work Hard, Play Harder' Date: 15 Oct 2009
AceShowbiz -
In the 'Work Hard, Play Harder' music video, Gretchen Wilson shows how life can be fun despite her hectic schedule.
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2009 Farm Aid concert in St. Louis Date: 05 Oct 2009
Wausau Daily Herald -
Images from the Farm Aid Concert held Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis and featuring Willie Nelson, Gretchen Wilson, Wilco, Dave Matthews, Neil Young and others.
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Gretchen Wilson Creates New Label, Redneck Records Date: 05 Oct 2009
cmt.com -
Gretchen Wilson has launched own record label, Redneck Records, based near Nashville in Lebanon, Tenn. Her first single for the label, "Work Hard, Play Harder," was written by Wilson, John Rich and Vicky McGehee and will be delivered to country radio later this month.
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Big Names In Music Will Take The Stage Sunday In St. Louis For Farm Aid Date: 04 Oct 2009
FOX 2 News St. Louis -
Some big name entertainers will take the stage Sunday at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, but their performance is about more than just the music. Last minute preparations for Farm Aid were underway Saturday. Organizers hope the big name performers will help out small, family farmers across the country. Willie Nelson, John Mellancamp, Dave Matthews, Gretchen Wilson and more are all scheduled to ...
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Watch Farm Aid 2009 Live Date: 04 Oct 2009
The Huffington Post -
For two and a half decades, the Farm Aid concert has raised money for family farms and promoted local, organic food. All of the usual suspects are there in 2009, including Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, but also featuring sets from Wilco, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Jason Mraz and Gretchen Wilson.
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