Why Not Me (song)
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"Why Not Me" is the title track of the 1984 album by The Judds
. "Why Not Me' was written by Harlan Howard
, Sonny Throckmorton
, and Brent Maher and was The Judds' second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart .
The Judds
The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
. "Why Not Me' was written by Harlan Howard
Harlan Howard
Harlan Perry Howard was a prolific American songwriter, principally in country music. In a career spanning six decades, Howard wrote a large number of popular and enduring songs, recorded by a variety of different artists...
, Sonny Throckmorton
Sonny Throckmorton
James Fron "Sonny" Throckmorton is an American country music singer and songwriter. Known primarily for his songwriting, Throckmorton has had more than 1,000 of his songs recorded by various country singers...
, and Brent Maher and was The Judds' second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart .
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |