Naomi Judd - Biography

Last Editor: yisrael27				Naomi Judd Biography -   Name : Naomi Judd Profession : Singer-songwriter Birth Details : Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky Genres : Country Instruments : Vocals Years active : 1983-present Labels : RCA Records/Curb

Naomi Judd Trivia -

Mother of Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd. Autobiography: 1993 - "Naomi Judd: Love Can Build A Bridge" She, along with her daughter Wynonna, are spokespersons for Big Kmart. She was diagnosed in 1990 with a potentially life-threatening liver disease (Hepatitus C), which she contracted while working as a nurse in an intensive-care unit in the 1980s. The Judds' (Naomi & Wynonna) Farewell Tour was the industry's top grossing tour in 1991. She performed before a billion people worldwide at the 1994 Super Bowl Half-time Show. Naomi and Wynonna reunited for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1999. Many of Naomi's discoveries and life lessons can be found in her book, "Naomi's Home Companion: A Treasury of Favorite Recipes, Food For Thought, and Kitchen Wit and Wisdom" which was published in October 1997. She also published her second children's book entitled, Guardian Angels in 2000 following closely on the heels of her 1999 bestselling children's story, "Love Can Build a Bridge" (shares the same name as the Grammy-award winning song by the Judds) One of 4 children. Selected by Kayser-Roth Corporation's No Nonsense Pantyhose as their "No Nonsense American Woman of the Month" for May 1995.

Naomi Judd Detailed Biography -

Together with her daughter, Wynonna Judd, she formed the highly successful singing duo known as The Judds. Her second daughter, Ashley Judd, is a successful film actress. Naomi first expressed this passion of communication as half of country music's most famous mother/daughter team, The Judds. There, she also first captured national attention during the duo's rise. Their popularity earned them 20 top 10 hits (including 15 #1s) and kept them undefeated for eight consecutive years at all three major country music awards shows. In addition, the duo won 5 Grammys and a vast array of other awards and honors. As a songwriter, Naomi also won a Grammy for "Country Song of the Year" with the Judds' smash hit "Love Can Build A Bridge." In 1991, after selling over 20 million albums and videos in seven years and at the pinnacle of their career, The Judds' reign came to an abrupt end. Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, a potentially fatal chronic liver disease that forced her retirement. Their duet ended on a high note when their "Farewell" tour was the top grossing act and their farewell concert was the most successful musical event in cable pay-per view history. Naomi has since stepped out of the spotlight to explore paths that have led to new endeavors. Today, she is completely cured of the Hepatitis C virus and uses the strength of her own experiences as spokesperson for the America Liver Foundation. In 1991, Naomi created the Naomi Judd Education and Research Fund, using her household name and personal time to raise awareness of the deadly Hepatitis C virus as well as research funds for the American Liver Foundation. Naomi also expresses her energy on humanitarian activities, social issues and personal growth education. She has spoken at conventions, seminars and high profile summits as well as numerous media awareness campaigns and Capitol Hill hearings. This article on a singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.