Redneck Woman
Gretchen Wilson
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Well I ain't never Been the barbie doll type No I can't swig that sweet champagne I'd rather drink beer all night In a tavern or in a honky tonk I want a four wheel drive tailgate I've got posters on my wall of Skynrd, Kid and Straight Some people look down on me But I don't give a rip I stand barefooted in my own front yard with a baby on my hip 'Cause I'm redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my rasin' And I say "hey y'all" and "Yee Haw" And I keep my Christmas lights on my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Charlie Daniels song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me give a big "Hell Yea" from the redneck girls like me Hell yeah Hell yeah Victoria's Secret Well their stuff's real nice Oh but I can buy the same damn thing on a WalMart shelf half price And still look sexy Just as sexy As those models on TV No I don't need no designer tag to make my man want me You might think I'm trashy A little too hard core But get in my neck of the woods I'm just the girl next door Hey I'm redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my rasin' And I say "hey y'all" and "Yee Haw" And I keep my Christmas lights on my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Tanya Tucker song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me get a big "Hell Yeah" from the redneck girls like me Hell yeah Hell yeah I'm redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my rasin' And I say "hey y'all" and "Yee Haw" And I keep my Christmas lights on my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Ol' Bo Seafus song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me give a big "Hell Yeah" from the redneck girls like me Hell yeah Hell yeah Hell yeah Hell yeah Hell yeah Hell yeah I said hell yeah
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Written by: Gretchen Wilson, John Rich
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Redneck Woman" was released in March 2004 as the lead-off single from her debut album, "Here for the Party".
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Gretchen Wilson and John Rich.
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Chart Performance"Redneck Woman" became a crossover hit, reaching No.1 on the country charts, and peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart.
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Grammy WinThe song earned Gretchen Wilson a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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Country IdentityThe song is a self-empowering anthem where Wilson proudly identifies as a "redneck woman," paying homage to her lower-class rural roots.
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Impact and Success"Redneck Woman" was credited with developing the career of Gretchen Wilson, paving the way for her to become one of country's most popular female artists in the early 2000s.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for approximately 3:37 minutes.
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Redneck Woman" Other CoversThe song has been covered in concert by a variety of artists from different genres, including pop artist, Jessica Simpson and country artist, Miranda Lambert.
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Gold Certification"Redneck Woman" was certified Gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 copies sold in the United States.
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Album Success"Here for the Party" album, which "Redneck Woman" was a part of, has been certified quintuple platinum for shipments of five million copies in the United States.
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Cultural ImpactThe song became an anthem for rural women, with its unapologetic celebration of country life, and resonated with many fans across the country.
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CritiquesWhile the song was largely popular, it received criticism from some for stereotype reinforcement, illustrating the common urban versus rural divide. However, some of these criticisms were answered with praise for the song's positive portrayal of rural life and working-class values.
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First Big Hit"Redneck Woman" was Gretchen Wilson's first career single and debut number one hit.
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Song ThemeIn the song, Wilson praises the lifestyle and values of Southern and rural American women and calls for them to be proud of who they are.
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