Gretchen won as breakthrough artist at the 32nd Annual American Music Awards [November 14, 2004].

Has a bus dog named Sanford.

Her bus is named Bus 27 which is her lucky number and how old she was when she had baby Grace.

She has a daughter, Grace Frances Penner, with long-time boyfriend, Mike Penner

Is a member of "MuzikMafia", a popular group of new country music artists that also includes John Rich, Big Kenny Alphin (of the band Big & Rich), Shannon Lawson and Cowboy Troy.

Began her singing career by singing for shoppers at Wal-Mart.

Where Are They Now

(2006) Release of her memoir, "Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life".