Born in
Orange, California, Judy spent her early years living with her family in
Southern
California. Her father was a pilot for TWA and after being assigned to
Saudi Arabia, the
family traveled to Bangkok, Hong Kong and other points of interest in the
Orient and on
to Europe. As a result of her travels, Judy virtually saw the world before
the age of
eleven years old. When tensions started to develop in the Middle East, Judy and
her
family returned to California.
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Judy
started writing songs in her teens, accompanying herself on the guitar
and piano.
She wrote music and lyrics and performed for her creative writing
class. Being well
received and earning an "A" for the quarter, she began a
love affair with music, writing
and performing. Judy graduated through Disco and other club
circuit performances and
learned about the "Business" side of music.
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Judy's
education in the music business grew even more as she moved to
Nashville,
Tennessee. Writing for various publishers, Judy gained
recognition as a talented
singer/songwriter. ABC movies licensed Judy's songs in two of
their movie productions.
During the 1990's she signed as a staff writer for Reba McEntire's
publishing company.
Country music performers Lee Greenwood and Billy Jo Spears are among
those who have
recorded Judy's songs.
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In 1992, Judy released her "Eyes Of Love" album on the Dreamwest
Entertainment record label. This album has some of Nashville's premier
musicians performing with Judy including Grammy Award winners Vince Gill, Mark
O'Connor, and Jerry Douglas. Stated Country Gazette in their July 1992 article on Judy, "Her
smooth-as-honey voice and sharp-as-a-tack writing skills are brought together
on an exceptional album, 'Eyes Of Love', will certainly make an
impression
that will stick in the minds of contemporary country fans... Judy possesses a
voice and talent rare and pure that is proven track after track...."
Songs from the album have been played on over 500 stations throughout the
United States and Europe. One of the tunes, 'So Hard On Me' was featured on
the ABC television network's movie of the week, "Betrayed By Love".
One of Judy’s tunes is featured in the new CBS primetime television show “The
Education of Max Bickford”, starring Richard Dreyfuss.
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Judy's
current CD, "Cloudless Sky", was released by Tilley Limit
Music. The CD
has some of the music world's premiere musicians performing with Judy. Artists
include
David Grisman, Joe Craven, Matt Eakle, James Kerwin, Enrique Coria, and Alex
Murzyn. Judy wrote all of
the
songs on this CD. All of the songs move through a refreshing variance of
musical styles
and colors and will be enjoyed by music lovers worldwide.
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Judy's credits through the 1980's into the
New Millenium include:
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Titled
"Miss Northern California Country" by KRAK Radio in Sacramento
for her
musical ability.
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Performed
in one of the largest music festivals ever produced. The
"US" festival in
San Bernardino California.
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Signed with MCA Records.
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Later signed with an independent label and had a #1 single for two months.
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Released an independent album "Half
Way To Paradise".
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Released
two music videos that received heavy airplay rotation on "The
Nashville
Network". Judy's video "Eyes of Love" can be
seen on Launch.com.
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Released her new CD "Cloudless Sky" in February 2001.
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