The Judds are set to release greatest hits package on June 30th

Kentucky music natives, Wynonna and Naomi Judd made musical history throughout their career receiving eight Gold and eight Platinum records, selling over 20 million albums and scoring twenty Top 10 hits between 1984-1990. Now, Curb Records is excited to bring fans the ultimate collection of those years together. The Judds – All-Time Greatest Hits will be released on Friday, June 30 – and will feature each of the classic hits that helped to make them a household name on Country Radio in the 1980s and 1990s.

Top albums of 2016 for country music fans

If there is a sign of the times, it appears in 2016 that country music with lyrical meaning took hold of the reigns of some of the top album releases.  There were fewer party songs and more songs that reflected on what is happening in modern times.  Here are our top picks of the best country music albums of 2016:

Sturgill Simpson - "A Sailor's Guide to Earth"

By the end of 2016, any music fan would soon hear about the beauty in the sound and production of Sturgill Simpson’s album.  The album itself was written and produced for Simpson’s toddler son.  One of the top picked songs is “Brace For Impact,” which makes a profound statement that one should live their life the fullest.  The sonic sounds from the sea filled the airwaves throughout the album.  Nevertheless, the Grammy’s took notice and nominated it for overall album of the year for their 2017 awards.  Read about his homecoming performance at the Lexington Opera House.

Blackberry Smoke - "Like An Arrow"

Blackberry Smoke seems to appear on my list every year, frankly because anything they release is that good.  It easily translates into their energetic live performance that many Kentuckians have come to enjoy over the years.  “Like An Arrow” has made an impact on the charts both in the US and overseas markets.  They define their own southern soulful rock sound with their latest release.  Top songs include “Waiting for the Thunder” and “The Good Life.”

The Steel Woods – Self Titled

Be sure to take note of the name, The Steel Woods.  They are also on our list of Ones to Watch in 2017.  The talented songwriting and singing from the duo has really taken notice.  Others are soon noticing the talent as they have been recently booked to open up for Blackberry Smoke.  They also performed at Kid Rock’s Fish Fry in Nashville this fall.  Top song picks on the album include “Let the Rain Come Down” and “Axe.” Read our full review & interview here.

Justin Wells - "Dawn in the Distance"

One of the most hardworking souls out on the road has to be Justin Wells.  With his first solo release, “Dawn in the Distance,” Justin received outstanding support from friends and music fans through his Kickstarter campaign.  “The Dogs” showcasing what really happens while struggling on the road.  Other top picks include “Going Down Grinnin’” and the haunting “So Far Away.”

Aubrie Sellers - "New City Blues"

Country music needs Aubrie Sellers and quite frankly, she provided quite a song selection with her debut album, “New City Blues.”  She stood out on her own among all of the new female artists in 2016.  It was hard to pick just a couple of top picks, as all of them are well produced.  However, two of our top picks on the album include “Light of Day” and the fiery “Liar, Liar.”

Margo Price - "Midwest Farmer's Daughter"

Jack White has a hankering for being able to pinpoint pure raw talent for his Third Man Records.  That is definitely the case with the beautiful vocals from Margo Price.  Perhaps one of the highlights of 2016 was when Margo Price performed on “Saturday Night Live,” as well as on Farm Aid.  Top songs include “Tennessee Song” and “Four Years of Chances.”

Wynonna & The Big Noise - Self Titled

Wynonna has gone through a lot of things in her life, but with her self-titled album with her band, The Big Noise, it seems as though she is at peace with her life.  Her soulful vocal prowess is in full force with each song.  Top picks on the album include “Things That I Lean On” with Jason Isbell and “Keeps Me Alive.”

Glitz and glamour were on stage for Unbridled Eve Derby Gala event

Wynonna Judd at Unbridled Eve - photo by Leslie Meyer

Last night, the Fifth Annual Unbridled Eve Gala was held at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. The Official Kentucky Derby Event is an exclusive star-studded gala which draws local and national business leaders, horse racing industry professionals and celebrities from film, television, music, comedy and sports.

From the world class cocktail reception, to dinner, dancing, live musical performances, and a spectacular silent auction, Unbridled Eve offered the best in Southern hospitality, elegance and entertainment. 

Celebrities on hand included Miss America, Betty Cantrell, Bob Guiney, Mark Sanchez, Mike Mills, Sam Boyd, Mira Sorvino, Von Miller, Warren Moone, and Zach Lindsey.

Entertainment stretched a broad spectrum of country to pop to rock. Kentucky native, Wynonna Judd, opened the event with her powerful vocal prowless. Grammy-nominated singer, Robin Thicke, provided the dance groove, while John Elefante adn Dennis DeYoung brought in the rocking sound to the stage.

All of this fun ultimately goes to help numerous great causes, including five year beneficiary, Blessings in a Backpack. It is an organization that fights childhood hunger by providing needy elementary school students a backpack of food on the weekends. A portion of proceeds will also go to fourteen other non-profit organizations.

The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Unbridled Eve were founded by Tonya York Dees and Tammy York Day.

Wynonna releases new music video

Kentucky native Wynonna Judd, along with her band, The Big Noise, have released a new video for her song, "Things That I Lean On."  Wynonna looks stunning in her black dress as she peacefully sings the song written by Travis Meadows and Daniel Sanders.  You will also see her husband, Cactus, playing drums in the video.

Wynonna and the Big Noise new album will be released February 12th on Curb Records.

Wynonna Judd assistant shares reasons why she loves her job

In honor of National Administrative Professionals Day today and Administrative Professionals Week, Tami Olin, Assistant to Wynonna Judd and Tour Manager for Wynonna & The Big Noise shares the top 5 reasons she loves her job. Tami, along with other celebrity assistants, are teaming up with Staples on the retailer’s #CelebrateAdmins campaign that highlights the often unsung heroes behind America’s top personalities and in offices across the country.

Tami Olin, says she loves her job for these reasons:

1. No two days (or hours!) are ever the same.
2. My boss and I make a seamless team. She is the "heart" and I am the"head".
3. We laugh A LOT.
4. A successful personal assistant thrives on details and I am a detail freak!
5. I love my road brothers on tour. They are always immensely supportive of me.

The Staples third-annual admin day survey also found out that other admin responsibilities have been: therapist (33.6%), childcare (25%), petsitting (19%), taxi driver (21.1%) personal chef (18.2%) and matchmaker (9.4%). The survey revealed that admins are happier than their bosses (60.6% vs. 18.4%). Finally, most of the respondents said the admin boosts employee morale and is a better team player than the boss.

Tami Olin and Wynonna Judd are getting ready to gear up for the Kentucky Derby festivities next weekend. Wynonna will be the celebrity guest of the Fillies and Lillies Derby Eve Gala at Churchill Downs on May 2. Information on the event can be found here.

Be sure to catch up on the latest Wynonna Judd news by visiting her website and Facebook.

Wynonna Judd marries her true love

Wynonna Judd Wedding Photo - Anne Goetze/US Weekly Magazine

"US Weekly" magazine has announced that Kentucky native, Wynonna Judd, has tied the knot. On June 10th, Wynonna married drummer Cactus Moser in a private ceremony. The pair was recently engaged on Christmas Eve of 2011 and had been dating since 2009.

The sunset ceremony was on her farm in Leipers Fork, Tenn. Wynonna wore a Houri Barahimi dress while Cactus wore a tuxedo, vest, pocket watch, and holster.

Judd told "US Weekly," "I felt a joy that hasn't been there before."

Those in attendance included her children from previous marriages, Grace and Elijah. However, her mother and sister, Naomi and Ashley, were not in attendance.

Photos and more stories of the wedding will appear in “US Weekly” magazine this Friday.

Wynonna Judd was first part of the duo, The Judds, with her mother Naomi. She has sold more than 10 million solo albums with hits including “No One Else on Earth” and “I Saw the Light.” Her husband, Cactus, was part of the country music group, Highway 101.

These days, Cactus plays drums as part of The Big Noise, a band backing up Wynonna on her current tour. The tour will be stopping in Wynonna’s hometown of Ashland, Ky, on Aug. 11.

For more information on Wynonna, be sure to visit www.wynonna.com.

Kentucky country singers featured on Act of Valor Soundtrack

Kentucky natives Wynonna Judd and Montgomery Gentry have recorded songs for the Navy SEAL action-thriller movie, Act of Valor. In theaters February 24, 2012, the Bandito Brothers’ Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a film like no other in Hollywood’s history, along with actors Roselyn Sanchez, Alex Veadov, Jason Cottle and Nestor Serrano, in an unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking. Pre-Order of the Act of Valor album is available on the iTunes store now. The soundtrack will be released by Relativity Music Group and distributed in music retail locations by Capitol Records Nashville on February 21st.

The track listing includes original songs written and performed by artists including: Keith Urban (whose song “For You” is featured in the film’s end credits), Sugarland (“Guide You Home”), Lady Antebellum (“I Was Here”), Trace Adkins (“If the Sun Comes Up”), Lori McKenna (“Two Soldiers Coming Home”), Jake Owen (“The Best I Can”), Montgomery Gentry (“What It Takes”), Josh Kelley (“The Best of Me”), Hunter Hayes (“Where We Left Off”), and Wynonna Judd (“Whatever Brings You Back”).

Produced and directed by former Baja 1000 champion Mike “Mouse” McCoy and former stuntman Scott Waugh, and written by Kurt Johnstad (300), Act of Valor features a gripping story that takes audiences on an edge-of-their-seat journey, when a mission to recover a kidnapped CIA operative unexpectedly results in the discovery of an imminent, terrifying global threat, an elite team of highly-trained Navy SEALs must immediately embark on a heart-stopping secret operation, the outcome of which will determine the fate of us all.Act of Valor combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the-minute battlefield technology, and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure film—showcasing the skills, training and tenacity of the greatest action heroes of them all: real Navy SEALs.

More info on Act of Valor: www.actofvalor.com

Kentucky Country Music Star Wynonna Judd is Engaged

Cactus Moser and Wynonna Judd announce engagement.

Wedding bells will be ringing soon for not one but two country music performers. Kentucky native and country music singer Wynonna Judd and musician boyfriend Cactus Moser, of award-winning country group Highway 101, got engaged on December 24th. Wynonna and Cactus are presently touring together as Wynonna and The Big Noise.

Five-time GRAMMY Award winning artist and New York Times best-selling author Wynonna Judd first gained fame as part of one of the most successful musical duos of all time, The Judds. On top of that amazing feat, she also holds multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA in excess of 30 million units sold for albums released throughout her illustrious 28-year career. Wynonna recently reunited with her mother, Naomi, for a final Judds tour in 2010, The Last Encore. During this time, the iconic duo invited cameras from the new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) to capture their unprecedented moments together as they navigated the intricacies of their first tour in 10 years. The television docu-series, “The Judds” debuted in April 2011 with the highest rated premiere outside of OWN’s launch week and boasted the highest rated season finale in OWN history.

Cactus Moser garnered fame as a founding member and stylistic drummer of the four-time Vocal Group of the year, Highway 101. In the later 80’s, Highway 101 charted 16 Top Ten hits, 5 of which went to Number One, with their debut album immediately being certified Gold. Now, in 2011, Moser continues to tour with Highway 101 as well as his new fiancée Wynonna.

Wynonna Judd to represent KY in World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies

When equestrian fans from around the world gather for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, they will be welcomed by Kentucky native Wynonna Judd. Wynonna will perform "My Old Kentucky Home" during the Opening Ceremonies on September 25, 2010. The Games will take part in the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25 through October 10. It will feature world championship competitions in several equestrian sports. It is the first time the Games have come to Kentucky.

“I could not be more thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to my roots. Kentucky holds such a sacred place in my heart and to have this honor to share the home I so dearly love with my friends and family brings me great joy,” Judd remarked.

The 5-time Grammy Award winning artist recently announced plans to reunite with her mother, Naomi, for a Judds Tour in 2010. Her latest album, "Sing: Chapter 1" has been released and features musical selections from different genres that formed a soundtrack to her life.

“This song, with this artist, in a stadium of 30,000 spectators, is going create a magical moment for everyone, regardless of their home state or country,” said Dr. Everett McCorvey, whose company, Global Creative Connection, is producing the ceremonies. “Wynonna represents but one of many different genres to be showcased in our ceremonies, and we are so honored to have her.”

Additional entertainment acts for Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be announced throughout the spring.

Tickets for Opening Ceremonies, as well as the competition events of the 2010 Games, are on sale now at www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets. Tickets for Opening Ceremonies range from $120 to $150. The Alltech FEI World Equestrian 2010 Games are the first to incorporate all eight international disciplines as well as the first to be held outside of Europe. The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history.