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Gretchen Wilson is on an unofficial comeback tour | Music City Minute

May 13, 2025, 3:00 PM

Gretchen Wilson is on a comeback tour of sorts. Her character, Pearl, recently won “The Masked Singer.” She’s also been recruited as road manager for the new Blake Shelton and Keith Urban reality show called “The Road.” Reflecting on these amazing opportunities, the 51-year-old singer recently opened up about why she had been out of the spotlight the last few years. Unfortunately, it boils down to her health. A while back, the singer had gotten a really bad case of COVID-19, which left her with high blood pressure, shortness of breath and asthma. The combination of issues made it hard for her to do lighthouse work, let alone perform for any length of time. The “Redneck Woman” also mentioned that she had shattered her leg at one point, and she was in a wheelchair for eight months. Thankfully, with the help of a good team of doctors, Gretchen’s ongoing health issues are well-managed. She considered her appearance on “The Masked Singer” a personal test to see if she could still perform. Not only did she prove to herself that she could rock a stage, she could crush the competition too! The experience has left Gretchen Wilson energized and ready to take new challenges.
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