Heart joins Gretchen Wilson on stage

LAS VEGAS, NV. (Sony Music Nashville) - If receiving four Grammy nominations and winning two Billboard Music Awards wasn't enough to make a great week, Gretchen Wilson had a lifelong dream come true when Ann and Nancy Wilson (no relation) of the legendary rock group Heart joined her on stage at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night.

Gretchen impressed the rockers when she traded vocals with Ann on the classic hits "Barracuda" and "Straight On," while Nancy jammed on her trademark guitar licks.

"This was beyond a dream come true for me," said an elated Gretchen. "I sang Heart songs in cover bands, but I never thought I'd actually be on stage with them!"

Gretchen picked up trophies for New Country Artist of the Year and Female Country Female Artist of the Year at last night's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Tuesday, December 7, she was in Los Angeles to take part in announcing the nominees for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
She received nods for Best New Artist (all genres), Best Country Album for her debut, Here for the Party, Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Redneck Woman" and Best Country Song for "Redneck Woman."