Profile
Famous as :
Country music singerBirth Name :
Gretchen Frances WilsonBirth Date :
June 26, 1973Birth Place :
Pocahontas, Illinois, USASpouse :
Larry Rolens (? - ?)Claim to fame :
Album "Here for the Party" (2004)
The Black Crowes Sued Gretchen Wilson Over Song Rip-Off
July 31, 2008 04:07:07Copyright-infringement has become the major issues for lots of musicians lately including for rock band The Black Crowes who have just filed a lawsuit against a singer who they claimed have stolen parts of their song. The musician that is being sued by the rocker is country star Gretchen Wilson.
The rockers claimed that Gretchen has taken some parts of their old hit track "Jealous Again" and use it on her new song "Work Hard, Play Harder" without a permission. Not only suing the singer on their lawsuit, the band also addressed their allegation to the country singer's label Sony BMG, a publishing company J Money Music and TNT, that uses the track to advertise their TV series "Saving Grace".
VH1 Rock Honors Lines Up Tributing Artists
May 02, 2007 02:05:22
After announcing the names of honorees, VH1 Rock Honors gives away the list of performers on the May 12 night. The second year will feature Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains, Nickelback, Keane and also Gretchen Wilson as the tribute artists.
The order of honors will go as follow: Queens of the Stone Age for Ozzy Osbourne, Nickelback for ZZ Top, Gretchen Wilson and Alice in Chains for Heart, and Keane for Genesis. The event that takes place at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center will be hosted by reality show actor slash skateboarder Bam Margera.
Gretchen Wilson Puts Hope for Third Album
April 09, 2007 11:04:31
After the big bang of debut album "Here for the Party" (2004), Gretchen Wilson went through sophomore album syndrome for 2005's "All Jacked Up". With the third titled "One of the Boys", she hopes to bring the 'Redneck Woman' sensation back.
The country singer took 2 years preparation to release the third album which is due May 15 via Columbia. With the help of Mark Wright and John Rich, she produces this record mostly by herself. "I've always wanted full ownership," she said. "I've been like that from the beginning." She then added that all of the songs are self-written except for two.
Bon Jovi to Appear in Cheyenne Frontier Days
April 04, 2007 11:04:15
Cheyenne Frontier Days this year will not only serve free pancakes but also a groundbreaking mixture of rock and country music. Def Leppard and Grammy award winning Bon Jovi have been slated to perform as part of the 10 days Western celebration.
Bon Jovi will open the first night on July 20 while Def Leppard performs on July 28.
"Redneck Woman: Stories from Gretchen Wilson's Life"
October 30, 2006 09:10:10
Gretchen Wilson always does something in the biggest way possible, be it music or writing book. The country singer will have her memoir, titled "Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life," released Nov. 1 under Warner Books.
In the memoir Wilson discusses her rise to fame and her defining moment in life: becoming a mother. People magazine provides an excerpt of the book, revealing on how the beauty felt when she found out that she was pregnant.
Country Weekly's Country Music's Most Beautiful Women
July 01, 2006 01:07:24
We have country crooner Keith Urban as Country Weekly magazine's Country's Sexiest Man. What about the female one then? Who's Country Music's Most Beautiful Woman according to the publication?
The recent poll, released Friday June 30th, has Faith Hill on the very top position with the article saying "To thousands of fans, Faith embodies the ideal woman who really `has it all', classic beauty, a superstar career, a great marriage to Tim McGraw and three lovely daughters. No other country star projects a sexier, more stunning image."
Chesney to Perform at Football and Soccer Stadiums
March 17, 2006 11:03:44
Country superstar Kenny Chesney has included at least nine stadium dates into his "The Road & The Radio" tour, which begins with a March 23-24 stand at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.
The nine dates included in his tour route this year, including National Football League stadiums in Boston, Nashville, Seattle, Detroit and Tampa, Fla., and Major League Soccer stadiums in Dallas, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Los Angeles.
Lee Ann Womack Dominates the 39th CMA
November 16, 2005 04:11:18Two thumbs up for Lee Ann Womack for she satisfyingly topped the 39th Annual CMA Awards with three awards all at once. All the event attendances witnessing the singer's victory, brought home the awards for Album of the Year for "There's More Where That Came From," Single of the Year for "I May Hate Myself in the Morning," and Musical Event of the Year for "Good News, Bad News," a duet with George Strait.
Meanwhile, Australian-born singer Keith Urban only won two, which were Male Vocalist of the Year for a second year in a row and Entertainer of the Year. Other winners at the event, held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, among others were; Bill Anderson / Jon Randall for Song of the Year for "Whiskey Lullaby," sung by Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley; Gretchen Wilson won Female Vocalist; and Rascal Flatts won Vocal Group of the Year for the third year straight.
Van Zant Brothers & Gretchen Wilson on Tour
November 15, 2005 12:11:54Touring around the world is something common for most musicians. But, doing that along notable musician like Gretchen Wilson is something Van Zant brothers should proud of. Yes, fans will have their two idols performing together on the Redneck Revolution tour scheduled to run from January 18 in Dallas through April 29 in South Haven, Mississippi.
Donnie Van Zant said that the idea to hit the road came after he and Johnny Van Zant doing a promotional tour and playing a few songs when their album "Get Right With The Man" came out earlier this year. Complete tour dates on The Van Zant/Gretchen Wilson Redneck Revolution can be seen on their sites.
Alicia Holds the Key to the Billboard 200
October 20, 2005 02:10:35She has the key in her hand that makes it possible for her to easily pass the other competitors to open the winning gate. It's Alicia Keys' "Unplugged" album that becoming this weekend's winner. Selling 196,000 copies, the set secures the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, knocks down Canadian rockers Nickelback from their throne at the top spot to 2nd place with their fifth effort "All the Right Reasons" sold 170,000 copies.
To land at No 3 is Gary Allan's sixth effort inspired by the suicide of his wife, "Tough All Over," which sold 100,000 CDs. Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" climbs back to No. 4 sold another 90,000, ahead of Kanye West's sophomore effort, "Late Registration" at No. 5 and Latin singer Ricky Martin's "Life" at No. 6. Elsewhere, Sheryl Crow's fifth studio album, "Wildflower," drops two places to No. 7, followed by Twista's "The Day After" which falls from No. 2 to No. 8.
ASCAP Fete Chesney Voice of Music Award
October 19, 2005 01:10:58ASCAP has named its award winners at its annual awards gala held Monday night at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Among them is Kenny Chesney who wins the ASCAP Voice of Music Award, when accepting which the star says "First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter." Chesney's next album "The Road and the Radio," reportedly will be released next month.
Also granted an award at the 43rd Annual ASCAP is Craig Wiseman of group Rascal Flatts who is given the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year prize for singles "In a Real Love," "Live Like You Were Dying," "Rough and Ready" and "That's What It's All About." Moreover, the Tim McGraw hit "Live Like You Were Dying," which Wiseman co-wrote with Tim Nichols, is named Song of the Year.
Nickelback Tops Chart with the Right Reasons
October 13, 2005 01:10:37Canadian rock band Nickelback has nothing but all the right reasons to top the Billboard 200 albums chart Wednesday. This is the first time for them to have such attainment in which their album "All the Right Reasons" has become their first U.S. No. 1 album, sold 317,000 copies in its debut week. Chicago rapper Twista is at 2nd with "The Day After" sold nearly 129,000 copies.
Country star Sarah Evans' "Real Fine Place" opening at No. 3, ahead of Gretchen Wilson's "All Jacked Up" which drops to No. 4 from last week's No. 1 debut. Sheryl Crow's "Wildflowers" drops three places to No. 5 with 106,000 copies in its second week, followed by Kanye West's "Late Registration" at No. 6. Entering the chart at No. 7 is Fiona Apple's "Extraordinary Machine" which has been sold for 94,000 copies.
Gretchen Wilson Beats All to Up the Charts
October 06, 2005 02:10:42She did it. Gretchen Wilson really jacks all to up the charts, landing at the very top safely. The singer's sophomore effort titled "All Jacked Up" successfully debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts this week after moving 264,000 units in its first week of release. Sheryl Crow's "Wildflower" secures the 2nd rank with 140,000 copies.
Comes after Crow at No. 3 is Three Six Mafia's "Most Known Unknown," which sold 115,000 copies in its first week of release. The band followed by Toni Braxton at No. 4 with "Libra" which moved 114,000 units in its debut week. Rounding out the top five is Kanye West's "Late Registration," which drops from No. 3 to No. 5. Debuts at No. 6 is Lil' Kim, whose "Naked Truth" sold 109,000 units in its first week on the charts.
Wilson Taking Rest
September 30, 2005 11:09:39Country singer Gretchen Wilson has been ordered by her doctors to rest her voice. Yet, "There is nothing urgent about her condition," said her publicist Michele Schweitzer. "She has been working non-stop for 15 months and this is the best time for her to take a rest."
Due to that fact, Wilson unfortunately has to move her Oct. 7 concert in Huntsville, Ala., to Dec. 17 and her Oct. 8 Perry, Ga., date to sometime in 2006. She's next scheduled to begin "The Revolution Tour" with Big & Rich and the Muzik Mafia on Nov. 4 in Houston.
Wilson Not to Smoke at Concerts
August 26, 2005 12:08:59Being considered to violate the 1998 settlement between states and tobacco companies forbidding tobacco ads targeting young people, Gretchen Wilson was requested by the state attorney general to stop "glamorizing" the use of smokeless tobacco at her concerts. The country singer previously was clearly seen pulling a can of Skoal from her pocket while performing her new song, "Skoal Ring."
"Many young people attend your concerts and purchase your music and T-shirts," Attorney General Paul Summers wrote in his letter sent to Wilson Thursday. "Because your actions strongly influence the youth in your audience ... I ask you to take steps to warn young people of negative health effects of smokeless tobacco use."
Gretchen Wilson's Next Album to Soon be Released
April 16, 2005 11:04:37Gretchen Wilson next album, which is the follow-up to her four million-selling debut "Here For The Party," will soon be released. Wilson who admits to have a hectic schedule has actually had more time this time to write the songs for the second record and feels comfortable about the record, which she thinks better than the first.
Detailing on her new album, Wilson mentions her new album does feature a few special guests, including Merle Haggard and her Muzik Mafia friend and producer, John Rich of Big & Rich. Moreover, it will also includes a remake of a Billie Holiday tune. There is no fix date mentioned on when fans can expect Wilson's new album to be released.
Gretchen Wilson Wins CMT Award
April 12, 2005 10:04:29Gretchen Wilson won the Country Music Television Music Awards, held on April 9, 2005, in the breakthrough and female video categories. Brought home awards in the celebration also Keith Urban who won video of the year for his hit "Days Go By." Opened the show was Kenny Chesney, who at that time won best male video for "I Go Back," with his hit "Keg in the Closet"
Along with them were Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss who won collaborative video of the year for their duet "Whiskey Lullaby"; Rascal Flatts won best group/duo video for "Feels Like Today"; and Toby Keith won hottest video for "Whiskey Girl." Mentioned also to bring home their victory were Tim McGraw who won most inspiring video for "Live Like You Were Dying"; and actor/director Rick Schroder won best director for the "Whiskey Lullaby" video.
