The Judds are an American country music duo consisting of the mother, Naomi Judd and daughter, Wynonna Judd. Naomi was also a single mother to a second daughter, Ashley Judd. Ashley is a well respected actor and most recently appeared in the movie Divergent. The Judds started their professional career in 1983 and split in 1991. However, Wynonna continued on with a solo music career and does have occasional reunions with her mother at specialty concerts.
The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and eight Country Music Association awards. The Judds showed success on the country charts between 1983 and 2000 with twenty-five chart hits. Of the twenty-five chart hits, fourteen went to number one and six more in the top ten.
Best Judds Songs
10. I Know Where I’m Going
Released in 1987
On Album Heartland
9. Turn It Loose
Released in 1988
On Album Heartland
8. Love Is Alive
Released in 1985
On Album Why Not Me
7. Have Mercy
Released in 1985
On Album Rockin’ with the Rhythm
6. Young Love (Strong Love)
Released in 1989
On Album River of Time
5. Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain
Released in 1986
On Album Rockin’ with the Rhythm
4. Why Not Me
Released in 1984
On Album Why Not Me
3. Love Can Build a Bridge
Released in 1990
On Album Love Can Build a Bridge
The song is about always standing together through the thick and thin.
2. Mama He’s Crazy
Released in 1984
On Album Wynonna & Naomi
This song was the Judds’ first number one hit.
1. Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)
Released in 1986
On Album Rockin’ with the Rhythm
The song is a reflection about days gone by and how they may not be better now,
This song was brought to younger generations again in 2013 when Danielle Bradbery sung the song on TV show The Voice.
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