Jan 11, 1946

Naomi Judd is born in Ashland, Kentucky. Along with daughter Wynonna, The Judds become the pre-eminent duo of the '80s with harmonies that reflect mountain music and the blues. Chronic hepatitis forces her to halt regular performing in 1991

Jan 3, 1964

Seventeen-year-old Naomi Judd marries Mike Ciminella in Pearisburg, Virginia

May 30, 1964

Wynonna Judd is born at King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky, the same day her mother, Naomi Judd, graduates from high school. After performing with Naomi in a record-setting duo, The Judds, Wynonna embarks on her own soul-tinged solo career in 1992

Nov 6, 1965

Naomi Judd's brother, Brian, dies of tumors at age 17

Apr 19, 1968

Ashley Judd is born at Holy Cross Hospital in Granada Hills, California. The daughter of Naomi Judd and younger sister of Wynonna Judd, she becomes a film star with roles in "Double Jeopardy," "A Time To Kill" and "Simon Birch"

Sep 19, 1971

Naomi Judd kicks her first husband, Michael Ciminella, out of their West Hollywood home. He leaves her with two girls and no car

May 4, 1975

Naomi and Wynonna Judd offer a Mother's Day present to Naomi's mom in Berea, Kentucky. They sing her "The Sweetest Gift (A Mother's Smile)," a song that later helps them gain their first recording contract

Jan 11, 1976

On her 30th birthday, Naomi Judd sings "Coat Of Many Colors" with daughter Wynonna for their family in Berea, Kentucky, causing Naomi's father to cry. Naomi claims the song permanently as her personal favorite

Oct 15, 1977

Wynonna, Naomi and Ashley Judd move into an apartment in San Rafael, California, while Naomi studies nursing

May 1, 1979

The Judds move to Nashville