Gretchen Wilson is an American country music singer and songwriter. She has had thirteen singles ranked on the US Country charts, five of which have reached top Ten.

Gretchen Wilson Biography
Real Name | Gretchen Frances Wilson |
Nickname | Gretchen Wilson |
Profession | Singer, songwriter |
Date of Birth | 26 June 1973 |
Age | 52 years, as of 2025 |
Birth Place | Pocahontas, Illinois, USA |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Pocahontas, Illinois, USA |
Gender | Female |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Update soon |
College | Update soon |
Education Qualification | Dropped out of high school and worked as a cook |
Gretchen Wilson Age
Singer and songwriter Gretchen Wilson was born on 26 June 1973 in Pocahontas, Illinois, United States. She is 52 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Gretchen Wilson Relationships
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs/Boyfriend | Michael Penner Larry Rolens |
Spouse/Husband | Larry Rolens |
Children | Daughter – Gracie Frances Panner (with former boyfriend Michael Panner) |
Gretchen Wilson Family
Father’s Name | Update soon |
Mother’s Name | Update soon |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | She dropped out high school and worked as cook and made her singing debut in 2003. |
Awards | 2005 – CMA Female Vocalist of the Year 2004 – ACM Top Female Vocalist 2004 – ACM Top New Artist 2004 – CMA Horizon Award |
Gretchen Wilson Songs/Discography
- 2004 – Here for the Party
- 2005 – All Jacked Up
- 2007 – One of the Boys
- 2010 – I Got Your Country Right Here
- 2013 – Right On Time
- 2013 – Under the Covers
- 2017 – Ready to Get Rowdy
Gretchen Wilson Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 67 kg In pounds – 148 kbs |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
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Gretchen Wilson Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $4 Million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Singing, songwriting, endorsement, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Gretchen Wilson
- Gretchen Wilson was born and raised up in Pocahontas, Illinois, while her mother was a teenager at the time.
- When she was 2 years old, her father left the family, with her mother becoming a single mother.
- She dropped out of high school and worked as a cook to help her mother.
- She signed with Epic Records in 2003 and recorded ‘Here for the Party’ within the year.
- Her first single ‘Redneck Women’ was released in 2004 and reached top of the Hot country Songs charts.
- She performed as a support artist for Brooks & Dunn and Montgomery Gentry.
- She released the title track to her debut album as the second single. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard country chart.
- While a country singer first and foremost, Gretchen Wilson has also attracted favorable attention.
- Gretchen Wilson sang the national anthem to a national audience on September 3, 2008.
- In September 2024, she appeared at a Wisconsin rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump.
- Gretchen Wilson sponsors a women’s softball team in Pierron, Illinois.
- On August 21, 2018, she was arrested at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- She has a daughter named Gracie Frances Penner with former boyfriend Michael Penner.
FAQ:
How old is Gretchen Wilson?
52 years, as of 2025
Who is Gretchen Wilson’s husband?
She was briefly married to Larry Rolens.
Who is Gretchen Wilson’s daughter?
Singer Gretchen Wilson has a daughter named Gracie Frances Penner.
What is Gretchen Wilson’s net worth?
Approx – $4 Million (as of 2025)
Where is Gretchen Wilson born?
Singer and songwriter Gretchen Wilson was born in Pocahontas, Illinois.
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