“Politically Uncorrect” is a song by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson featuring Merle Haggard. It was released on February 13, 2006, as the third single from Wilson’s second studio album All Jacked Up. The song was written by Leslie Satcher, Danny Steagall, and Billy Henderson.
The song peaked at number 23 on the Hot Country Songs chart. “Politically Uncorrect” was nominated at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006 for the award of Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
Commercial performance
“Politically Uncorrect” debuted on the US Hot Country Songs initially as an album track, debuting on October 8, 2005, at number 58 due to unsolicited airplay.[1] As a single, it re-entered the chart the week of February 18, 2006, at number 50. The song reached its peak position of number 23 the week of April 15, 2006, where it stayed for one week.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Radio & Records)[3] | 31 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 23 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country (Radio & Records)[5] | 88 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 13, 2006 | Country radio | Epic Nashville | [6] |
References
- ^ “Hot Country Songs – Week of October 8, 2005” (PDF). Billboard. October 8, 2005. p. 67.
- ^ “Hot Country Songs – Week of April 15, 2006” (PDF). Billboard. April 15, 2006. p. 72.
- ^ “R&R Canada Country Top 40” (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1658. May 19, 2006. p. 43. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ “Gretchen Wilson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)“. Billboard.
- ^ “Top Country Songs” (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1687. December 8, 2006. p. 58.
- ^ “Going for Adds – Country” (PDF). Radio & Records. February 10, 2006. p. 20.