Redneck Woman

Gretchen Wilson

About Redneck Woman

"Redneck Woman" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. Wilson wrote this song with John Rich. It was released in March 2004 as the lead-off single to her multi-platinum debut album Here for the Party. The song is Wilson's only number-one single on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and it also reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song found modest success in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, reaching number 50 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, number 45 on the Irish Singles Chart, and number 42 on the UK Singles Chart. The song, which is considered Wilson's signature song, also earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2005. In June 2014, Rolling Stone ranked the song number 97 on the "100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time". 


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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 4 wheel drive tailgate 
I've got posters on my wall of Skynard, Kid and Straight 
Some people look down on my 
But I don't give a rip 
I stand barefooted in my own front yard with a baby in 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 why'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 Charley Daniels song 
So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country 
Let me get 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 men 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 why'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 Yea" 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 why'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 get a big "Hell Yea" 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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Gretchen Wilson

Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party. Wilson followed this album one year later with All Jacked Up, the title track of which became the highest-debuting single for a female country artist upon its 2005 release. A third album, One of the Boys, was released in 2007. more »

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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".
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Gretchen Wilson and John Rich.
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.
Grammy Win
The song earned Gretchen Wilson a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Country Identity
The song is a self-empowering anthem where Wilson proudly identifies as a "redneck woman," paying homage to her lower-class rural roots.
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.
Song Duration
The song lasts for approximately 3:37 minutes.
Redneck Woman" Other Covers
The song has been covered in concert by a variety of artists from different genres, including pop artist, Jessica Simpson and country artist, Miranda Lambert.
Gold Certification
"Redneck Woman" was certified Gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 copies sold in the United States.
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.
Cultural Impact
The song became an anthem for rural women, with its unapologetic celebration of country life, and resonated with many fans across the country.
Critiques
While 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.
First Big Hit
"Redneck Woman" was Gretchen Wilson's first career single and debut number one hit.
Song Theme
In 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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