Wynonna and Naomi: The Judds ~ Kentucky (1978)

Naomi Judd, aged 32, and her 14-year-old daughter, Wynonna, still going by her birth name, Christina, were living in San Rafael, CA in Marin County in 1978 when they were introduced to musician, Pete "Sneakers" Charles, of the country band, The Cowpokes. Naomi expressed an interest in making a professional recording and asked Pete to produce it. Soon after, the duo met with him at his flat in San Francisco where they worked out the songs. In July of that year, "The Judds", entered Tres Virgos Studio with Pete acting as producer and musician (guitar and bass). They were joined by engineer, Robin Yeager, Glen Ryan on drums, Pete Adams on piano and fiddle, and Bob Lee on pedal steel. Recorded that day were the songs, "Kentucky" by the Cumberland Ridge Runners, "Hillbilly Boogie" by The Delmore Brothers, "Let Me Be Your Baby", which had been a recent hit for Charly McClain, and "Oatmeal Cookies" by folk-rock singer, Maxene Sellers.

Added 16 Sept 2026