Gretchen Wilson

Though the skintight Wranglers don't hurt, much of Gretchen Wilson's commercial visibility can be attributed to John Rich (of Big and Rich fame), who has penned three of her rowdy hits: "Redneck Woman," "Here For the Party" and "All Jacked Up." Fun as those singles may be, it's refreshing to see Wilson back down from her party-girl persona and join Rich on this balladic duet. If it doesn't have the gum-chompin' spunk of some of her hard rockers, at least it demonstrates a bit of range. Plus, she sounds downright cozy snuggling up to the man who has kept her on the charts.