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Wynonna Judd
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Christina Claire Ciminella
May 30, 1964 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
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Wynonna Ellen Judd, known simply as Wynonna (/waɪˈnoʊnə/ wy-NOH-nə; born Christina Claire Ciminella; May 30, 1964), is a famous American country music singer. She is one of the most recognized and awarded female country musicians ever. Wynonna has had 19 songs reach No. 1 on the music charts, including those she sang with The Judds.
She first became famous in the 1980s with her mother, Naomi Judd, in their country music duo, The Judds. They released seven albums and 26 singles, with 14 of them becoming No. 1 hits. After The Judds stopped performing together in 1991, Wynonna started her solo career. She has released eight studio albums and many hit singles. Her first three solo songs, "She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light", and "No One Else on Earth" all reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In 1996, "To Be Loved by You" also hit number one. Wynonna is best known for her music, but she has also written books and done charity work. In 2022, Wynonna was added to the Country Music Hall of Fame as part of The Judds.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Wynonna was born Christina Claire Ciminella in Ashland, Kentucky, on May 30, 1964. Her mother, Naomi Judd, married Michael Ciminella. They later had another daughter, Ashley Judd. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1968, but her parents divorced in 1972.
By 1976, Naomi Judd took her daughters back to Kentucky. Wynonna loved the country music her mother listened to and learned to play guitar. In 1979, the family moved to Nashville, Tennessee. This move was so Naomi and Wynonna could follow their dreams of a music career. There, Christina started using the stage name "Wynonna."
The Judds Duo
Wynonna and Naomi signed with RCA Records in 1983 as the duo the Judds. From 1983 to 1991, The Judds had 23 hit songs on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. This included 14 songs that reached number one. They also released eight studio albums and two Greatest Hits collections.
In their career, The Judds sold over 20 million records around the world. They won more than 60 music awards. These included five Grammy Nominations and nine Country Music Association awards. They were the best-selling duo in country music for a long time. Naomi had to retire from touring in 1991 due to health reasons. After the duo stopped performing, Wynonna started her solo career.
The Judds reunited for a New Year's Eve concert in 1999. They went on a full tour together in 2000. Four new Judds songs were released with Wynonna's album, New Day Dawning. The Judds reunited again in 2010 for "The Last Encore," a tour with 18 shows. A new album, I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection, was released in 2011.
Wynonna's Solo Career
Early Solo Success (1992–1998)
On January 27, 1992, Wynonna sang solo on television for the first time. She performed "She Is His Only Need" at the American Music Awards. This song was the first single from her first solo album, Wynonna, released in 1992. "She Is His Only Need" quickly went to number one on the country charts. The next two singles from the album, "I Saw the Light" and "My Strongest Weakness," also reached number one. "No One Else on Earth" was the number one country song of 1992. Her first album sold five million copies in the United States.
Her second album, Tell Me Why, came out in 1993. This album also sold very well. It had five hit songs that reached the Top Ten on the country charts. These included the title track, "Only Love", and "Girls with Guitars". In 1993, she also sang with Clint Black on his song "A Bad Goodbye". This led to a tour called the Black & Wy tour.
Wynonna's third album, Revelations, was released in 1996. It featured her fourth and final number one hit, "To Be Loved by You". Her fourth album, The Other Side, came out in 1997. This album had more of a blues and rock sound. After releasing a greatest hits album, Wynonna moved to Mercury Records.
New Millennium Success (2000–2004)
In 1999, Wynonna reunited with her mother for a tour. A month later, Wynonna released her fifth solo album, New Day Dawning. This album was special because Wynonna helped produce it herself.
Her sixth album, What the World Needs Now Is Love, was released in 2003. The first song, "What the World Needs", reached the Top 15 on the country charts. This album also included a cover of the Elvis Presley song "Burning Love" from the movie Lilo & Stitch. Wynonna also had success on the dance charts with her cover of Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is" in 2005.
New Career Paths (2005–2010)
In 2005, Wynonna released a live CD/DVD called Her Story: Scenes from a Lifetime. She also released her autobiography, Coming Home to Myself. That same year, she released her first solo Christmas album, A Classic Christmas. She also sang a duet with Elvis Presley on his 2008 Christmas album.
Her album Sing: Chapter 1 was released in 2009. This album mostly featured cover songs, except for the title track. On September 14, 2010, The Judds appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. They also performed their new song "I Will Stand By You."
The Big Noise and The Judds' End (2011–2022)
In 2011, Wynonna released her first novel, Restless Heart. She also debuted her new band, "Wynonna & the Big Noise," in Nashville. In 2013, she released "Something You Can't Live Without," the first song from her new album. This album was produced by her husband and drummer, Cactus Moser.
Wynonna released a new studio album, Wynonna & the Big Noise, on February 12, 2016. In October 2020, she released a new collection of songs called ‘Recollections’. On April 30, 2022, Naomi Judd passed away. This was just before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna and her sister Ashley honored their mother at the Hall of Fame ceremony. Wynonna decided to continue with the tour dates she and her mother had planned, as a tribute to Naomi. A documentary about this tour, Wynonna Judd: Between Hell and Hallelujah, was released in 2023.
Television Appearances
Wynonna has appeared on several TV shows. She provided the voice of Molly Cule in the cartoon The Magic School Bus. She also appeared on Blue's Clues in 1999. In 1998, she guest-starred as a singer on Touched by an Angel. In 2005, she was a guest star on Hope & Faith. She also sang "It's About Love" for the VeggieTales episode Lord of the Beans.
In 2006, Wynonna hosted the fourth season of USA Network's Nashville Star. In 2007, she starred in a TV special called "Wynonna: A Tribute on Ice". She also appeared as herself on the NBC sitcom Kath & Kim. In 2009, she was a guest star on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. In 2010, she appeared on Lifetime's Army Wives. In November 2020, Wynonna was in the Hallmark movie A Nashville Christmas Carol.
The Judds Reality Show
On April 10, 2011, The Judds had their own reality show on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The show had six episodes and followed Wynonna and Naomi Judd as they prepared for and went on tour. It also showed how they worked to make their mother-daughter bond stronger.
Dancing with the Stars
Wynonna was a contestant in 2013 on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars. She danced with professional partner Tony Dovolani.
Awards and Recognition
In 2007, Wynonna received a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville. In 2005, she was given the USO's Merit Award for her service to the United States Armed Forces. She worked with Habitat for Humanity to record "Heart of America" with Michael McDonald and Eric Benét. This song helped raise over $90 million for people affected by natural disasters. She also helps raise awareness for AIDS as a United States Ambassador for YouthAIDS.
On May 1, 2022, Wynonna and Naomi Judd were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as The Judds.
Other Interests
On June 7, 2008, Wynonna had a live online chat with her fans. Over 18,000 fans logged on to watch. In 2009, she became a spokesperson for Alli, a weight loss product.
Personal Life
Wynonna married businessman Arch Kelley III in 1996. They had two children together but divorced in 1998. Wynonna married D. R. Roach on November 22, 2003, but they divorced in 2007.
Wynonna was a judge for the 6th annual Independent Music Awards. On December 24, 2011, Wynonna got engaged to Scott "Cactus" Moser, a drummer for Highway 101. They married on June 10, 2012, at her home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.
Discography
Studio albums
- Wynonna (1992)
- Tell Me Why (1993)
- Revelations (1996)
- The Other Side (1997)
- New Day Dawning (2000)
- What the World Needs Now Is Love (2003)
- A Classic Christmas (2006)
- Sing: Chapter 1 (2009)
- Wynonna & the Big Noise (2016)
- Recollections (2020)
Compilation albums
- Collection (1997)
- Love Heals (2010)
- Love Can Build a Bridge: Songs of Faith, Hope & Love (2015)
- All-Time Greatest Hits (2018)
- Back to Wy: Live (2024)
DVDs
- The Reunion (1999)
- Live From Venice (2002)
- Her Story: Scenes From A Lifetime (2005)
- Live From My Place (2021)
Selected Awards and Nominations
- 1992: Country Single (No One Else On Earth) Award
- 1992: Best New Country Artist Award
Music Business Association
- 1992: Best Selling Country Female Award
Country Music Association Awards
- 1992: Female Vocalist Nomination
- 1992: Best Album Nomination
- 1992: Best Duo (with Clint Black) Nomination
- 1994: Female Vocalist of the Year Nomination
Academy of Country Music Awards
- 1993: Top Female Vocalist Nomination
- 1993: Album of the Year Nomination
- 1994: Top Female Artist Award
- 2003: Humanitarian of the Year Nomination
- 1993: Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Wynonna" - Nomination
- 1994: Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Only Love" - Nomination
- 1994: Best Country Vocal Collaboration: "A Bad Goodbye" (w/ Clint Black) - Nomination
- 1995: Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Is It Over Yet" - Nomination
- 1997: Favorite Female/Country Nomination
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
- 1997: Top Female/Country Nomination
- 2005: Favorite Country Recorded Song Nomination
See also
In Spanish: Wynonna Judd para niños
