After eight standout performances and countless incorrect guesses from judges and fans alike, the identity behind the sea-inspired “Pearl” costume was finally revealed. Grammy-winning country artist Gretchen Wilson emerged as the winner of The Masked Singer Season 13, taking home the coveted Golden Mask Trophy during the season finale.
The panel—Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke—along with host Nick Cannon, offered a range of guesses throughout the season. But it wasn’t until her final performance that Thicke correctly identified “Pearl” as Gretchen Wilson.
“Craziest Thing I Ever Agreed to Do,” Says Wilson
Following her win, Wilson shared her thoughts on the unforgettable experience:
“This is without a doubt the craziest thing I ever agreed to do, and it ended up being one of the most rewarding,” said Gretchen. “The cast and crew were some of the craziest people I’ve ever worked with, and they all became like family. ‘Pearl’ is safely back in the ocean, but her gloves may resurface on the ACM Red Carpet!”
A Season of Show-Stopping Performances
Week after week, “Pearl” kept the panel and fans guessing with a versatile mix of songs, ranging from country to pop to classic rock. Her setlist included:
- “Here You Come Again” – Dolly Parton
- “Saving All My Love For You” – Whitney Houston
- “Conga” – Gloria Estefan
- “Don’t Fear The Reaper” – Blue Öyster Cult
- “Your Love” – The Outfield
- “You Don’t Own Me” – Lesley Gore
- “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” – KT Tunstall
- “I’ll Stand By You” – The Pretenders
These dynamic performances carried her all the way to the top.
Wilson to Present at the 2025 ACM Awards
Gretchen Wilson will appear at the ACM Awards in Dallas on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to present the Female Artist of the Year Award—a full-circle moment, as she took home the same honor 20 years ago, along with Top New Artist of the Year. The 60th annual show will stream live on Amazon Prime at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Coming This Fall: Gretchen Wilson Joins CBS’s The Road
CBS has also announced that Wilson will play the role of “Tour Manager” in the upcoming music competition series THE ROAD. Produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and Keith Urban, the show follows emerging musicians on a nationwide tour.
As Tour Manager, Wilson will offer guidance and share her real-world experiences as a touring artist. She’ll also deliver a performance of her own during the season. THE ROAD premieres in Fall 2025 on CBS and will also stream on Paramount+.
Where to Watch The Masked Singer Season 13
Missed a performance? Full episodes of The Masked Singer Season 13 are available to stream on Hulu, Fox.com, Tubi, and On Demand platforms including DIRECTV, DISH, Fubo, Spectrum, Verizon FiOS, XFINITY, and YouTube TV.
About Gretchen Wilson
Gretchen Wilson is an award-winning country music artist known for her breakout hit “Redneck Woman,” which topped charts for six weeks. Her debut album, Here for the Party, sold over 5 million copies. Over the years, she’s received accolades from the ACMs, CMAs, AMAs, Billboard, and the GRAMMYs (as both a winner and nine-time nominee). She is also a New York Times bestselling author for her memoir Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life and has been featured on 60 Minutes, Dateline NBC, and other major television platforms.
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Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life
