At the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas on May 8, 2025, country music veteran Gretchen Wilson commanded attention on the red carpet with an edgy, all-black ensemble. Fresh off her triumphant win on season 13 of Fox’s Masked Singer, the 51-year-old icon embraced what she described as a “comeback moment of her own.” Speaking with Parade, she revealed that previous invitations had been declined because of touring obligations and personal challenges, making this appearance a significant and celebratory return to the spotlight .
Her red carpet look fused her signature “Redneck Woman” roots with an updated, daring style that resonated with fans and marked a renewed chapter in her career. The outfit not only underscored her longstanding influence in country music but also set the stage for what promises to be an exciting new era for the artist.
