Born Judith Kay Newton, who prefers to be known by her stage name Juice Newton is a well-known country and pop singer and songwriter. Rising to fame in the 1980s, her catchy songs and lyrics won the hearts of many. Since then, she has won many awards, including a Grammy Award and several other honors from Academy Country Music, Billboard, and People’s Choice Awards.
Today, Newton’s music is loved by fans all around the world. She had released many hit songs and albums during her prime that has made her a prominent figure in the industry.
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Early Life
Juice Newton was born on 18 February 1952, in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Her father worked as a Navy officer, and her mother was a homemaker. As a child, she developed a love for music and started learning guitar. She received her first guitar on her 13th birthday, which was gifted by her mother.
For education, she attended First Colonial High School. After that, she joined Foothill College, where she became more serious about her music. During her time in college, she started performing at local coffeehouses to gain experience.
Beginning of Career
Newton started her music career in the early 1970s when she formed a band called Juice Newton & Silver Spur along with guitarist Otha Young. The band was signed by RCA Records and released a few albums.
Despite trying hard, they didn’t find major success, which led Newton to go solo in 1977. She signed with Capitol Records and released her first solo album which was a mix of pop and country songs. However, it was not until the 1980s that she started gaining fame in the industry.
Shot to Fame
Juice Newton’s big break came with her album Juice in 1981. The album featured three major hit songs, including The Sweetest Thing, Angel of the Morning, and Queen of Hearts that became extremely popular among audience and put her high up in the music charts.
Her next album, Quiet Lies dropped in 1982, was an even bigger hit and featured songs like Break It to Me Gently, and Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me. This success of the album brought her a Grammy Award in 1983 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Relationship
Unlike other musicians, Juice Newton never liked making her personal life public, which is why, she kept much of it hidden from the media. However, we do know that she is a married woman and have two children with her husband Tom Goodspeed. In the later years, Newton stayed away from the spotlight and chose to focus more on her family.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
Based on the latest reports, Juice Newton’s current net worth is $4 million. She made the majority of her wealth through her successful music career. Her earnings came from album sales, concert tours, live performances, and streaming royalties. Since her songs were popular across many radio formats and charts, she was able to make a decent amount through them.
