Who is the season 13 winner of 'The Masked Singer': Complete details explored

The Masked Singer's 13th season ended with a win that got everyone talking. Gretchen Wilson, a country music star, took home the prize. She had been singing in the Pearl outfit all season long. Her victory shows she's back in the game after dealing with tough times in her life and career. Pearl kept viewers hooked with a mix of heartfelt slow songs and lively shows.

"Every time I've put on this Pearl costume I think it's so strange that I pulled off being this bejeweled princess," she said. "It's so unlike me. I'd say the hoodie and sweatpants is more in line with who I am. What can I say? I'm gritty, raw, unapologetic. I've always been that way. And a lot of times, especially when I was first starting out, it stood in the way of my success."

"I'll never forget this one time, I was singing for this record exec and I see, out of the corner of my eye, him writing down 'no,'" she added. "I was about to break into tears right there, so I just closed my eyes and kept on going and finished the audition. Turns out, what that note said was 'now,' sign her now."

"What a difference one letter can make," Pearl said. "And, even after all these years, I think people still don't know what I'm capable of—until now. Being here, I've been able to come out of my shell and show my range."

The judges and fans loved not just the wide range of vocals, but also how each song felt so real. Even though no one knew who was behind the mask, Pearl's songs hinted at a deep music background built on years of practice and bouncing back from setbacks.

Gretchen Wilson's inspiring journey to victory on The Masked Singer Season 13

In the last episode, Pearl faced off against three other top contestants: Boogie Woogie, Coral, and Mad Scientist. Each brought their own flair to the stage turning the final competition into a tight and lively battle. Pearl ended up shining with a heartfelt rendition of KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," winning the prized Golden Mask trophy.

When it was time to unveil the mystery performer, judge Robin Thicke nailed the guess about the star behind the sparkly mask. The crowd gasped as country singer Gretchen Wilson came forward showing both shock and thanks. Famous for songs like "Redneck Woman," Wilson's appearance on the show revealed a new side of her art—one that showed her range and openness.

Looking back on her time on the show, Wilson said that singing without anyone knowing who she was let her try out new kinds of music. She talked about tough times in her career, including moments when she felt unsure or misunderstood.

The end of Season 13 shows that The Masked Singer can still catch people off guard and motivate them. By winning, Gretchen Wilson reminded people how much strength comes from not giving up and how music can change things.

As the confetti fell and the mask came off, a new chapter began for the seasoned artist—one marked by renewal and recognition.

Gomala Devi is a journalist at Primetimer. 

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