Redneck Woman

I recently caught the video for Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman". I must admit it's kind of a catchy tune. It's sense of getting in touch with average Joe, small town person brought me back to that John Cougar Mellancamp song, "Small Town".

I've noticed that Gretchen Wilson has been on several late night talk shows in recent weeks. She appears to be a country music star on the rise. How much longer can she claim to be in touch with her down home, redneck, roots? Or has that already passed? Perhaps it's reminiscent of J-Lo's "Jenny from the Block", was that even buyable? What is this fascination with wanting to be average?

I know that there is a part of me that is drawn to be "normal" to be average if you will. It tears at me because there is a part of me that wants to be a superstar at everything I do. I suppose the ultimate would be the best at being normal. Yet is that really even possible?

Perhaps the key is, what all of this is about, is being comfortable with who you are. Good at some things, great at others, poor at any number of things, and being satisfied with those proficiencies. I guess that's why people are attracted to shows like "Average Joe". Why people cheer for the underdog. Why songs like "Redneck Woman" become popular... Makes sense I guess. Since God created us, what we are probably is good enough. Perhaps it's not such a bad idea to celebrate it in others...in ourselves.