gretchen wilson

Their relationship is best described with a word one doesn't often associate with the "Redneck Woman" singer.

Wilson has given her first interviews since her arrest at a Connecticut airport on Aug. 21.

"I'm saddened by the whole thing," she says.

"I want to thank my fans for their patience," she begins.

In a statement she thanked fans for their patience and called the events "unfortunate."

Legends such as Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis and George Jones, among others, have found themselves in trouble with the law

Authorities say she became belligerent.

Uh-oh ...

A great country song can inspire you, make you laugh or make you cry. It may even enliven you to do crazy things like jump out of an airplane, dance like no one is watching ... or do a little damage to a cheater's beloved truck.

Is it a little bit too close?

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

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