Their songs became #1 hits. Their albums went platinum and then double platinum. Their concerts became sellouts. They have been honored with many major music awards. Country music sensation the Judds, consisting of Naomi and her daughter Wynonna, have been credited with setting new standards and ushering in the resurgence of county music's popularity. From the beginning of The Judds' meteoric rise, Naomi Judd's magnetic personality has paralleled the duo's music for the public's attention and appreciation.

America fell in love with the self-proclaimed country girl from Ashland, Kentucky. From small-town humble beginnings, Naomi, the daughter of a gas station owner and a riverboat cook mother, became a hope seller to the duo's legion of fans. The music industry showered them with critical acclaim and labeled The Judds "a modern day Cinderella fairytale and a real life rags-to-riches story."

During the Judds' eight-year reign as superstars, Naomi became more to the public than a singer, songwriter and engaging performer. She came to represent every woman. Having been an RN, a secretary, a clerk, etc., the divorced, working mother stood for the modern family, with all its defects and glories.

Diagnosed in 1990 with a potentially life-threatening liver disease, Naomi faced the tragedy with strength and unwavering optimism. Declaring "the Lord as her doctor and the fans as her medicine," she embarked on the triumphant 1991 Farewell Tour across the United States to personally thank the fans who had become so important to her.

Currently in remission from active hepatitis, Naomi spends time at her farm, Peaceful Valley, outside of Nashville with her husband, Larry Strickland. Her autobiography, Love Can Build a Bridge, recently cracked the top 10 on the New York Times bestseller list. Naomi made her acting debut with Kenny Rogers in the CBS western, Rio Diablo, and was featured at the 1994 Super Bowl half-time performance with her daughters.

Naomi recently hosted two of her own prime-time specials on The Family Channel. Entitled Very Personal with Naomi Judd, she featured guests such as Jay Leno, Larry King, Rosie O'Donnell, Tim Allen, Fran Drescher and Jane Seymour.

Many of Naomi's discoveries and life lessons can be found in her latest literary endeavor, NAOMI'S HOME COMPANION: A Treasure of Favorite Recipes, Food For Thought, and Kitchen Wit and Wisdom (1997). It's a collection of her reflections on human behavior‹her recipes for living‹as well as favorite recipes from her own kitchen.

Naomi's speech, "Love Can Build a Bridge," is a motivational account of her victory over nearly insurmountable challenges amid the disappointment of walking away from country music at the height of her career. A sought-after speaker, she translates faith and values, medical knowledge, humor, common sense and belief in the mind-body-spirit connection into a powerful and unforgettable message.