Wynonna Judd to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award

Country music singer Wynonna Judd will receive the ASCAP Golden Note Award, according to MusicRow, AOL, PR Newswire, Country Now, Billboard, and The Music Universe. The award honors songsmiths, writers, and artists who have reached extraordinary career milestones. [1][2][3][6][7][8]

Billboard reported that ASCAP praised Judd as a singular, powerhouse voice within the industry. MusicRow and Country Now both noted that the honor recognizes her legendary career and achievements as an artist. [1][6][7]

Judd first rose to fame during the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the mother-daughter country music duo The Judds. The duo released seven albums on Curb Records along with 26 singles, 14 of which reached the number one spot on the charts. [9]

As a soloist and member of The Judds, she has accumulated 19 number one singles throughout her career, making her one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country musicians in history. In addition to the ASCAP honor, BroadwayWorld reported that she is featured on the debut album Hymns From a Barstool by Belle Frantz alongside Reba McEntire. [5][9]