The Judds consisted of Naomi Judd (1946–2022) and her daughter Wynonna Judd (born 1964). In the 1980s the duo emerged as one of the biggest country music acts of the decade. They had a string of hits into the 1990s, including “Mama, He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me” (both 1984), and “Love Can Build a Bridge” (1991). The Judds won five Grammy Awards before dissolving in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C. Wynonna pursued a successful solo career, and Naomi wrote children’s books and self-help books in addition to acting in TV projects. The Judds later reunited. In 2022 Naomi died from a self-inflicted firearm wound, a day before the duo was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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