The Judds 

This duo was as different as anything we could have imagined in the early 1980’s when they came to prominence.  A stylish mother-daughter act that was based in acoustic country with beyond slick harmonies and a treasure trove of great songs.  Their absolute difference was their strength.  They were the most unique act at the time and gave rise to other similar acts like Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, The Whites, and The Forester Sisters.  But no one could touch The Judds.  I feel they were as big of an inspiration to many young women singers especially that dreamed about being a country star as anyone.  They were universally loved and their following was enviable in and out of country.  The Judds are one of the most important country artists of the past 40 years. 14 number ones, countless awards and sold millions in an era we didn’t do much of that.

This Song Broke Them Big –  Their First #1