Gretchen Wilson

He was also part of hit songs for K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Toby Keith, Shania Twain and more.

You might share a deeper connection with these artists than just a love of their music.

It was the highlight of a night full of surprises.

Gretchen Wilson's home is very upscale for country's self-proclaimed "Redneck Woman."

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On June 21, 2004, Wilson struck gold -- and platinum.

There may be a lot more to the story.

Looking back, however, she's glad she included the songs she did.

A death, a secret, an arrest, a close call and a confession that brought tabloid attention — they all make this list of country music news stories that had us saying O-M-G.

Her inspiration for the career-making song is surprising.