Gretchen Wilson

When you're a country star, you can celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day any day!

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

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

On May 29, 2004, Wilson earned her first No.1 hit with her debut single, "Redneck Woman," from her album 'Here for the Party'.

The Boot counts down country music's best tailgating tunes.

On March 5, 2004, Wilson released her debut single, "Redneck Woman," to radio.

In 2004, Wilson flipped the script for women in country music with her debut single.

Country songs make the perfect first dance songs for newly married couples, the perfect soundtrack for a bar and the perfect accompaniment to a tailgate ... and country songs are also great for a dance party.

Country stars live glamorous lives, but it hasn't always been glitz and glory for your favorite artists.

The "Redneck Woman" singer brought none of her signature bravado to the stage before singing a simply sweet rendition of "I'll Fly Away."