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Gretchen Wilson: Biography

Gretchen Wilson

Birth Place: Granite City, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/26/1973, Cancer
Profession: Singer; songwriter

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Gretchen Wilson Fast Facts:

Raised by her mom (her dad left when she was 2) in various trailer parks in and around Pocahontas, IL.
Dropped out of school at age 14 and worked at Big O's, a roadside bar where her mother also worked.
Moved to Nashville in 1996 to pursue a music career, and was eventually spotted performing at a bar by Big Kenny and John Rich, aka Big and Rich, who hired her to sing on their demos.
Published a memoir in 2006 titled Redneck Woman: Stories From My Life.
Earned her G.E.D. at age 34 alongside her 21-year-old cousin.

Gretchen Wilson Relationships:
Frances Heuer - Grandmother
Grace Frances Penner - Daughter
Josh Malter - Half Brother
Larry Rolens - Ex-husband
Mike Penner - Ex-significant Other
Vernon Heuer - Grandfather
Gretchen Wilson Awards:
2004 Grammy: Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Winner

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