Wynonna Judd

Country music singer and Grammy winner

Wynonna Judd - Country music singer and Grammy winner
Born

May 30th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1964, a prominent country music singer and songwriter emerged as one half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds. The Judds gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s with numerous chart-topping hits, including songs such as 'Mama He's Crazy' and 'Why Not Me'. After the duo's disbandment, pursued a successful solo career, releasing multiple albums. The first solo album, 'Wynonna', featured the popular single 'She Is His Only Need', which topped charts. Received five Grammy Awards throughout the career and has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Won five Grammy Awards

First solo album 'Wynonna' achieved commercial success

Part of The Judds, a successful duo with multiple hits

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