Redneck Woman, Gretchen Wilson, Earns GED

Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards. Her first radio single, “Redneck Woman,” spent five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and it earned her a 2005 Grammy. Her debut album sold 4.5 million copies.

Despite all her successes, the 34-year-old songwriter was one of 20 percent of Tennesseans without a high school diploma until now.

Wilson, who dropped out in ninth grade, passed her General Educational Development exam in April. She will be able to walk with her class in a cap and gown on May 15 at the graduation ceremony.

Congrats Gretchen! You are now the academic equal of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton & Jamie Lynne Spears!


May 6, 2008 | Filed Under Inspiring 

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