Juice Newton: The Queen of Country Pop
Bio
Juice Newton, born Judith Kaye Newton on February 18, 1952, is an American pop and country rock singer, songwriter and guitarist. She grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and started performing at a young age at local clubs. She moved to LA in the early 1970s and formed a band called Juice Newton and Silver Spur.
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Age and Relationships
Juice Newton is currently 69 years old. She has been married twice. Her first marriage only lasted a few years and she kept her second marriage private. She has not publicly spoken about any current romantic relationships.
Children and Height
Juice Newton has two children. Her daughter, Jessica, works in the music industry as a tour manager. Her son, Tyler, is also a musician. Juice Newton is 5’3″ tall.
Career
Juice’s first album, “Juice Newton and Silver Spur,” was released in 1975, but it was not until the late 1970s that she achieved national success. In 1978, her hit single “It’s a Heartache” (originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler) reached the top ten on the pop and country charts. The following year, Juice released the album “Quiet Lies” which included the hit single “Angel of the Morning” that went to #4 on the pop chart and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Thereafter, she recorded several more hits during the early 80s, including “Loves Been a Little Bit Hard on Me,” “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known),” and “Queen of Hearts.”
During her career, Juice Newton has earned two number one hits in the Billboard Country Chart, and six top ten hits. She was inducted into the Western Music Association Hall of Fame in 2015 and was included in Billboard’s Top Female Vocalists of the 1980s.
Top Songs
Juice Newton has several notable hits that have stood the test of time. Here are her top singles according to Billboard:
Net Worth
Juice Newton has had a successful career in the music industry spanning several decades. As of 2021, she has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Personal Life
In addition to music, Juice Newton is passionate about golf. She also enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is an avid supporter of animal welfare causes, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Closing Thoughts
Juice Newton has an impressive career in music spanning several decades. She has a unique voice that has touched the hearts of many listeners. Despite her success, she remains humble and down-to-earth. In a 2017 interview with The Boot, she stated, “I still feel like I’m a small-town girl in the music business because I’ve never been huge super big”. Her legacy remains strong, and her music continues to inspire new generations of listeners.
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