Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd (* May 30, 1964 in Ashland, Kentucky, real name Christina Ciminella ) is an American country music singer, who began her career in the mid 1980s as part of the duo The Judds.
Wynonna and her younger sister Ashley were raised by their parents' divorce from her mother. A few years the family lived in Los Angeles before returning to Kentucky. As Wynonna The vocal talent was discovered, the family moved on to Nashville, in the center of the country music.
1983 got mother Naomi Judd and daughter a recording contract by the prestigious RCA label. When The Judds they launched one of the most successful careers in the history of country music. A total of fourteen number - one hits were recorded and released several platinum selling albums. The successful duo has been showered with awards outright. Among other things, they received five Grammy Awards. 1990 Naomi fell ill with hepatitis and had to retire from the music business.
Solo career
Wynonna began her solo career in 1992 with the album Wynonna, of which a total of more than five million copies were sold. In addition, three No. 1 singles were released. Their follow-up album, which was released in 1993 Why Not was successful. In 1995 he was a baby break. Since she married the father of her son after the birth, she retired to criticism from conservative circles. She was accused of being a bad role model. The marriage was divorced in 1997.
In 1996, she reached with To Be Loved by You again topped the country charts. It was her last major success as a soloist. On New Year's Eve 1999 she appeared for the first time back on with her mother Naomi. In 2000, a joint reunion tour was completed. In 2003, she released another successful album: What the World Needs Now Is Love. In the same year she married her bodyguard. The musical style of Wynonna Judd is strongly influenced by blues and traditional rock ( Roots Rock ) penetrated.