Country star Gretchen Wilson had a bittersweet experience when she landed her record deal - her car was repossessed on the same day.

The REDNECK WOMAN singer has enjoyed huge success in a relatively short space of time, but it hasn't made her forget the day creditors sent a man to collect her vehicle.

She says, "That was awful - and it wasn't the first time.

"At least he was a nice guy. He knocked on the door and said, 'Go ahead and get your car seat out of there.' But, no mistake, he already had it hooked up and jacked up."