Overview:
The Judds are one of country music's most famous family acts -- comprised of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd. They rose to stardom during the 1980s before retiring at the height of their fame in the early '90s.
Country Style: Neo-traditional
Members of The Judds:
- Naomi Judd
Birthday: January 11, 1946
Birth name: Diana Ellen Judd
Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky) - Wynonna Judd
Birthday: May 30, 1964
Birth name: Christina Claire Ciminella
Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky)
Comparisons:
The Judds' musical style is noted for the perfectly blending vocal harmonies of Naomi and Wynonna. The duo's homespun songs, meanwhile, set them apart from the more heavily produced acts of the 1980s.
Best Songs by The Judds:
- "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)"
- "Mama He's Crazy"
Selected Discography:
- Wynonna & Naomi (1983)
- Why Not Me (1984)
- Rockin' with the Rhythm (1985)
- Heartland (1987)
- River of Time (1989)
- Love Can Build a Bridge (1990)
- Big Bang Boogie (2000)
Books about The Judds:
- The Judds: A Biography by Bob Millard
- Coming Home to Myself by Wynonna Judd and Patsi Bale Cox
- Love Can Build a Bridge by Naomi Judd and Suzanne Duranceau
Biography of The Judds:
After the breakup of her marriage, Naomi Judd moved to Nashville with her daughters to pursue her dreams of being a country singer. After struggling in Music City, Naomi eventually earned herself and her daughter Wynnona a spot singing on Ralph Emery's morning TV program.
A record contract followed, leading to the release of their debut Wynonna & Naomi in 1983. It went gold, and the duo followed up on its success the next year with Why Not Me, which sailed to number one on the country charts. In time, it sold over a million copies.
After earning numerous hits, The Judds broke up in 1991 -- reportedly, due to Naomi's hepatitis C.
Wynonna went on to a solo career.
The pair later reunited in 2000 for the album Big Bang Boogie and further on in 2011 for the reality show The Judds.
