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Wynonna Judd Profile

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Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd

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Wynonna Facts:

Full Name: Christina Claire Ciminella
Birthdate: May 30, 1964
Birth place: Ashland, KY
Height: 5 ft. 5 1/2 in.
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Red

Instruments played: guitar
Musical Influences: The Delmore Brothers, The Stanley Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt
First Big Break:

Wynonna started her musical career as one half of The Judds, along with her mother Naomi. When Naomi contracted hepatitis and became too ill to tour, Wynonna went on to become a successful solo artist.

Awards:

CMA Awards:
As a member of The Judds

  • Horizon Award 1984
  • Single of the Year for "Why Not Me" (1985)
  • Vocal Group of the Year (1985, 1986,1987)
  • Vocal Duo of the Year (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)

ACM Awards:
As a member of The Judds

  • Song of the Year for "Why Not Me" (1984)
  • Vocal Duet of the Year (1984-1990)

As a solo artist

  • Female Vocalist of the Year (1993)

Solo Gold and Platinum Albums:

  • The Other Side (1997) - Gold
  • Wynonna (1992) - Platinum
  • Tell Me Why (1993) - Platinum
  • Revelations (1996) - Platinum
Billboard Top 5 Singles:
  • "She Is His Only Need" (No. 1, 1992)
  • "I Saw the Light" (No. 1, 1992)
  • "No One Else on Earth" (No. 1, 1992)
  • "My Strongest Weakness" (No. 4, 1992)
  • "Tell Me Why" (No. 3, 1993)
  • "A Bad Goodbye" with Clint Black (No. 2, 1993)
  • "Only Love" (No. 3, 1993)
  • "Rock Bottom" (No. 2, 1994)
  • "To Be Loved By You" (No. 1, 1996)
Discography:
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  • Tell Me Why Compare Prices
  • Revelations Compare Prices
  • Collection Compare Prices
  • The Other Side Compare Prices
  • New Day Dawning Compare Prices
  • What the World Needs Now is Love Compare Prices
  • Her Story: Scenes from a Lifetime Compare Prices
  • A Classic Christmas Compare Prices

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