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Nashville, TN

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Gretchen Wilson

"The reason I've been successful is that I've been genuine from the get-go," she says, "and I continue to try to do that. I'm an open book." It helps that the identity she wears so guilelessly is one that resonates strongly with fans of country and Southern rock--the independent, take-no-guff, hard-working and hard-partying country woman. Gretchen's ability to inhabit that persona publicly, as well as her flair for tailoring songs as gorgeously rough-edged as she is, have given her the kind of "I am what I sing" originality few women in country music history--Loretta, Tammy, Dolly and Tanya chief among them--have ever been able to achieve. Set as it was within the broader scope of the Muzik Mafia, a talented and audaciously original ensemble, and like-minded entertainers from Kid Rock to Hank Jr., her rise was part of a genuine musical and cultural groundswell. Her first single, "Redneck Woman," spent six weeks at #1; her debut album, Here For The Party, sold more than five million copies; she won across-the-board awards including a Grammy and ACM, CMA and AMA nods for best female vocalist; and she toured to large and raucous crowds around the world. Her second CD, All Jacked Up, rode enthusiastic reviews to platinum status as Gretchen's accomplishments continued to stack up. "When it comes to the music," she says, "I get involved on a personal level in everything that counts. I'm involved in the writing, recording, producing, mixing, and promoting of the music, down to which photos we pick and how the lyrics are laid out on the paper. I've been very lucky that way from the beginning in that the people at my label, when it came down to it, have trusted me with my gut on the music." Overall, One Of The Boys is as strong and authentic a musical statement as Gretchen has ever made. "I didn't put a song on this record--didn't even record one--that I didn't think was a great song," she says, "and I believe that lyrically and emotionally they're as true as anything I've ever done. It's just like pages out of a diary--they're really true stories and emotions and feelings and things that happened." Part of its strength lies in Gretchen's ability to dedicate more time to the writing and recording of this project than either of the others. She also drew on the strengths of some of her most cherished songwriting collaborators. The result, she says, "is the most important record I've ever made. It solidifies me as a songwriter, at least to myself, and I'm very hard to please. I am my worst critic."

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Michael

i said i'd be there; but not long enough. u looked beautifully on the big screen. my heart is still filled with sadness. God bless Michael

Sent from Portland, OR on November 17th, 2008 at 12:04 PM

Michael

T GW, B&R, Dunn & Muzikmafia. please be there as i'll be on the 8th of November 9:55am via Greyhound. Take Care & God Bless Michael

Sent from Portland, OR on November 2nd, 2008 at 2:54 PM

- Hey Gretchen - Just wanted to say that I LUV u & ur music... Can't wait to see ya in Vegas. - CountryGal27

Sent from Fontana, CA on October 31st, 2008 at 11:08 AM

keep up the music 4 us country gals luv u *Tami*

Sent from Franklin, NC on October 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 PM

* LuLu * o *

Sent from Lake Charles, LA on October 10th, 2008 at 6:00 AM

your message. Love ya cow girl! Keep on makin thoughs songs, cant wait to hear the next (from ur heart)song! *!Kristen!*

Sent from Hannibal, MO on October 6th, 2008 at 7:56 PM

Michael

Sugar Bear needs some smack....! but bearly what he knew, someone was sleeping in his bed. Miss u Cheer up young lady! Michael

Sent from Portland, OR on September 21st, 2008 at 2:06 PM

Michael

Scooby Scooby Do looking for you, we've gots some work to now.! Zoink! if wasn't for those manging kids i get away with it. cheer up GW!

Sent from Portland, OR on September 19th, 2008 at 3:49 PM

Michael

R these messages private, some how there shown a mouse went up the clock, pour thing got struck who did that!? Cheer up young lady .Michael

Sent from Portland, OR on September 17th, 2008 at 4:39 PM

Been a mafia soldier for 3 yrs now and finally get to see u 4 the 1st time. Hope ur signing autographs.? Dawn aka dawnjohio

Sent from Springfield, IL on September 17th, 2008 at 9:43 AM

Sabrina

hey Gretchen. You are awesome. Hope to be able to meet you someday

Sent from Denver, CO on September 17th, 2008 at 8:58 AM

Michael

just 4 give, my heart is set. be patient, i'll be there in november. God Bless Michael GW cheer up young lady!

Sent from Portland, OR on September 13th, 2008 at 3:55 PM

Michael

Cheer up GW! where 4 giving needed, jarjar binks is pleading. almost ready just be patient. such a busy little lady u are! u can reply u no!

Sent from Portland, OR on September 7th, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Michael

Y Your eyes dous my flam n heart i like 2 the man in ur & families life. eyes tell it all & never meant 2 hurt u. 971-212-3970 Michael

Sent from Portland, OR on September 4th, 2008 at 1:12 PM

luvinthemcntryboys

Sending you some love! you are awesome!!

Sent from Martinsburg, WV on September 4th, 2008 at 12:11 AM

zemke

hey how are you doing

Sent from pensacola, FL on September 1st, 2008 at 9:15 AM

Muzik27

Why the hell don''t they stand up and rock!? LOL

Sent from Las Vegas, NV on August 30th, 2008 at 8:48 PM

Michael

Y im look n forward 2 go 2 Tennesse, maybe i''ll see u, john & kenny. who knows Smile GW

Sent from Portland, OR on August 20th, 2008 at 4:31 PM

Michael

Y i had to let time passby, do u hold a gruge 2 me. i want 2 come out tell everyone how i made u feel. u no! what im speaking of n portland

Sent from Portland, OR on August 20th, 2008 at 4:19 PM

Michael

i hope kennys apparel didnt get ruined; johns body guard. i paid 4 the drinks. even though it was on kenny. smile GW Michael!

Sent from Portland, OR on August 19th, 2008 at 7:07 PM

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