01/31/2005 3:00 PM, LAUNCH LAUNCH Radio Networks
Gretchen Wilson recently turned down the opportunity to star in the upcoming feature film, the Dukes Of Hazzard. The "Redneck Woman" was approached about playing a sheriff who arrests Daisy Duke, played by Jessica Simpson. Wilson had to pass on the offer, however, due to her busy schedule, according to the Tennessean.
In the meantime, Wilson gears up to perform at the Super Bowl with country legend Charlie Daniels.
The singer was also recently added to the list of Grammy Awards performers. Wilson will join Keith Urban and members of Lynyrd Skynyrd in a tribute to Southern Rock.
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But rest assured: The original cast is angry and resentful at being ignored by the new production, a racy multi-million dollar, sure-to-be-blockbuster film starring reality TV starlet Jessica Simpson and stoner/slacker icons Johnny Knoxville and Sean William Scott.And no one is more bent out of shape about it than Cooter.
Over a late lunch of jambalaya and gumbo at the New Orleans Centre food court -- between congenial and cheery autograph sessions at the car show -- he lets it fly.
"You ask me if I'm bitter?" he says. "Bitter isn't the word."
He pauses for a slurp of gumbo and dramatic effect.
"Pissed-off is the word."
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