Wynonna (album)
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Wynonna is the debut album of American country music
artist Wynonna Judd
. It was released in 1992 (see 1992 in country music
) on MCA Records
in association with Curb Records
as her first solo debut album. Before the release of Wynonna, she recorded alongside her mother, Naomi
, as The Judds
, a duo which charted more than twenty country singles in the 1980s and early 1990s until hepatitis
forced Naomi to retire.
Certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the U.S. for sales of five million copies, Wynonna produced three consecutive Number One hits on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs
) charts in "She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light", and "No One Else on Earth", as well as a #4 in "My Strongest Weakness". "I Saw the Light" was also the Number One country song of 1992, according to Billboard.
"When I Reach the Place I'm Goin'" was later recorded by Patty Loveless
on her 2005 album Dreamin' My Dreams.
Background vocals and all instruments on "Live with Jesus" performed by Paul Kennerley
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
. It was released in 1992 (see 1992 in country music
1992 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1992.-Events:* January — After 23 years of its tried-and-true formula, the producers of Hee Haw unveil an extensively revamped show in time for the start of its belated 24th season...
) on MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
in association with Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
as her first solo debut album. Before the release of Wynonna, she recorded alongside her mother, Naomi
Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd is an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.-Personal life:She was born Diana Ellen Judd to Charles Glen Judd and his wife Pauline Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her father owned a gas station; her mother started out as a homemaker but later became a...
, as The Judds
The Judds
The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
, a duo which charted more than twenty country singles in the 1980s and early 1990s until hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from the Greek hepar , the root being hepat- , meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "inflammation"...
forced Naomi to retire.
Certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the U.S. for sales of five million copies, Wynonna produced three consecutive Number One hits on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
) charts in "She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light", and "No One Else on Earth", as well as a #4 in "My Strongest Weakness". "I Saw the Light" was also the Number One country song of 1992, according to Billboard.
"When I Reach the Place I'm Goin'" was later recorded by Patty Loveless
Patty Loveless
Patty Loveless , is an American country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in late 1986 with her first album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and...
on her 2005 album Dreamin' My Dreams.
Track listing
- "What It Takes" (Brendan CrokerBrendan CrokerBrendan Croker is a musician from Leeds who has recorded albums under his own name and with occasional backing band The Five O'Clock Shadows. He was also a member of The Notting Hillbillies...
) – 4:17 - "She Is His Only NeedShe Is His Only Need"She Is His Only Need" is the title of a song written by Dave Loggins and performed by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was Judd's first solo single, after spending nine years alongside her mother, Naomi Judd, in The Judds...
" (Dave LogginsDave LogginsDavid Allen "Dave" Loggins is a singer, songwriter and musician. He is widely remembered for his 1974 composition "Please Come to Boston", which was a top-10 hit in the U.S. for him, and was subsequently covered by numerous other artists. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame...
) – 4:27 - "I Saw the Light" (Andrew GoldAndrew GoldAndrew Maurice Gold was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" , as well as the singles "Thank You for Being a Friend" , and "Never Let Her Slip Away" ....
, Lisa AngelleLisa AngelleLisa Angelle is an American country music singer-songwriter. During the 1980s and 1990s, Angelle wrote songs for several country artists including Wynonna Judd, who reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991 with "I Saw the Light", co-written by pop singer...
) – 3:55 - "My Strongest WeaknessMy Strongest Weakness"My Strongest Weakness" is a 1992 song performed by Wynonna. The fourth and final single from Wynonna's self-titled debut album, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.-Chart performance:...
" (Naomi JuddNaomi JuddNaomi Judd is an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.-Personal life:She was born Diana Ellen Judd to Charles Glen Judd and his wife Pauline Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her father owned a gas station; her mother started out as a homemaker but later became a...
, Mike Reid) – 4:22 - "When I Reach the Place I'm Going" (Emory GordyEmory Gordy, Jr.Emory Gordy, Jr., born December 25, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American musician and music producer. Since 1989, he has been married to country music artist Patty Loveless. Gordy was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1992...
, Joe HenryJoe HenryJoseph Lee "Joe" Henry is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Henry's musical style spans several genres, including alt. country, rock, jazz and folk.- Early years :...
) – 2:49 - "No One Else on EarthNo One Else on Earth"No One Else on Earth" is a 1992 song performed by Wynonna. The third single from Wynonna's self-titled debut album, it was also that album's third Number One hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts....
" (Jill ColucciJill ColucciJill Colucci is an American songwriter and vocalist. She initially rose to prominence in 1988, singing the main scores to the film Mystic Pizza. She sang the ABC promo campaigns Something's Happening and America's Watching ABC...
, Stewart Harris, Sam Lorber) – 3:58 - "It's Never Easy to Say Goodbye" (Allen ShamblinAllen ShamblinAllen Shamblin is a country music songwriter who was born in Tennessee, and was brought up in Texas.After graduating from Sam Houston State University he worked in Austin as a real estate appraiser. In 1987, he quit his job and moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a song writer. He supported...
, Bernie Nelson) – 4:59 - "A Little Bit of Love (Goes a Long, Long Way)" (Marty StuartMarty StuartJohn Martin "Marty" Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music...
, KostasKostasKostas Lazarides is a Greek-born American country music songwriter, known professionally as Kostas. He has written for several country music artists, including Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, and Travis Tritt, and has won eleven awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated...
) – 2:59 - "All of That Love from Here" (Lynn Langham, Kris Bergsnes, Sharon Rose Higgins) – 3:26
- "Live with Jesus" (Paul KennerleyPaul KennerleyPaul Kennerley is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer working in the American contemporary country music industry. His works include the concept albums, White Mansions and The Legend of Jesse James...
) – 2:18
Charts & Certification
| Chart (1992) | Peak Position |
Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 | |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 4 | 5× platinum |
| Canadian Country Albums Chart | 1 | |
| Canadian Albums Chart | 43 | 2× platinum |
Personnel
As listed in liner notes.Background vocals and all instruments on "Live with Jesus" performed by Paul Kennerley
Paul Kennerley
Paul Kennerley is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer working in the American contemporary country music industry. His works include the concept albums, White Mansions and The Legend of Jesse James...