Judds to be Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

The Judds, Wynonna and Naomi, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 5, 2019. This will be their first year of eligibility.

The Judds

Wynonna and Naomi Judd, who rose from humble beginnings in the hills of Tennessee to become the most successful mother-daughter country duo in history, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame next month. The Judds sold more than 20 million albums and had 20 No. 1 country hits in the 1980s and early ’90s.

Their history

Naomi Judd was born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. She was the middle child of three sisters. Naomi’s father bred racehorses and her mother was a housewife. As a youngster, Judd was often neglected and she began to rebel at an early age. Judd ran away from home several times during her teenage years and she dropped out of high school when she was 17.

In 1968, Judd met Hughie Jennings while both were working at a Kentucky chemical plant. The two wed later that year and they had a daughter, Ashley Nicole, in February 1969. Judd and Jennings divorced in 1972.

After her divorce, Judd moved to Los Angeles with Ashley to pursue a musical career. The two lived in the basement of an Los Angeles apartment complex for several months before moving into their own place. Judd landed a job singing back-up for country artist Kris Kristofferson and also found work as an extra in movies like _Bonnie and Clyde_ (1967) and _The Blues Brothers_ (1980). In 1979, Judd met music producer/manager Craig Hammersley. Hammersley helped Judd start her own recording company, Sugar Hill Records. The following year, she released her first album _surrender_. The album was not successful commercially, but it did catch the attention of country music star Conway Twitty who asked Judd to open for him on his _Slowing Down the World_ tour.

Their impact

The Judds were an American country music duo composed of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. The group was awarded the Country Music Association’s Vocal Duo of the Year award four times and is credited with bringing country music back to its roots.

The duo began performing in 1979 as “Naomi & Wynonna” and released their first album, Wish I Could Be There, in 1983. The following year, they were signed to RCA Records and released their second album, Why Not Me. Their third album, Heartland (1987), topped the country charts and produced five No. 1 singles; it remains their highest-selling album.

The duo’s next two albums—1988’s Rhinestone Cowboy and 1989’s River of Time—were less successful, but their 1991 album Love Can Build a Bridge gave them another No. 1 single with the title track. The Judds’ final album was Whitney & Wynonna (1992), which was certified platinum and included two more No. 1 singles (“Born to Be Blue” and “Let Me Tell You About Love”). In 1991, Wynonna began a solo career with her debut album Wynonna; it earned her five Grammy Awards between 1992 and 1996.

The Country Music Hall of Fame

Naomi and Wynonna Judd, the mother-daughter duo who revolutionized country music with their multi-platinum albums, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019. The Judds were one of the most successful country music acts of all time, selling more than 20 million albums. They are also the only mother-daughter duo to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

What it is

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame for country music located in Nashville, Tennessee.The museum serves as a rotating display of artifacts from artists, musicians, and others associated with country music. The Hall of Fame, which opened in 1961, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the genre.

What it means

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a country music museum located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of country music. The Judds, a country music duo composed of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 5, 2019. This will be the first time that two members of the same family have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The Judds’ induction

The Judds are to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in a special ceremony this October. This is a huge honor for the duo, who are some of the most iconic country music stars of all time. Let’s take a look at their career and how they’ve influenced the country music scene.

When it will happen

The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 5, 2019. The announcement was made by Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern during a press conference at the CMA offices in Nashville.

What it will mean

The Judds, made up of Wynonna Judd and her mother, Naomi Judd, were one of the most successful country music groups of all time. They were active from 1983 to 1991 and have sold over 20 million records. In 1992, Naomi retired due to health problems and Wynonna embarked on a solo career. The Judds are set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October of 2016.

This honor is well-deserved and long overdue. The Judds had a tremendous impact on country music during their time together and continue to be an inspiration to many artists today. This induction will mean so much to the fans who have loved and supported the Judds throughout the years. It is a true testament to the legacy of this mother-daughter duo.