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Wynonna Judd To Be Honored With ASCAP Golden Note Award
2ASCAP will present Wynonna Judd with its Golden Note Award at the ASCAP Nashville Songwriter…
The award recognizes significant career achievements by songwriters, composers and artists. Previous recipients include Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson and Don Williams, among others.
"Wynonna's legendary career is defined by a singular, powerhouse voice and a rich body of work that has permanently shaped the landscape of American music," says ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams . "As we honor her with the ASCAP Golden Note Award, we celebrate a true trailblazer whose soulful, unmistakable sound continues to inspire generations of music creators."
Judd launched her solo career in 1992 with the release of her self-titled debut album, quickly establishing herself as a standout voice in country music. Throughout her career, she has earned five Grammy Awards, released multiple platinum-selling albums and toured to sold-out crowds. Building on the traditional country sound she developed with The Judds, she went on to explore a range of styles, earning success on both the country and dance charts.
Her early solo albums, the 5x Platinum Wynonna and platinum-selling Tell Me Why , featured hits including "No One Else on Earth," "Tell Me Why," "She Is His Only Need," "Girls with Guitars" and "I Saw the Light."
Most recently, Judd released The Hard Truth via ANTI-Records. The 10-track album marked her first project featuring her own co-writes and draws on personal experiences. The album earned more than 1.3 million streams in its first week and debuted in the top 10 of Billboard' s Top Album Sales chart. She is currently touring North America on " The Hard Truth Tour ."
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