Juice Newton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 18, 1952 |
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| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Juice Newton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Singer of 'Queen of Hearts', 'Angel of the Morning', and 'The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)' |
Intro
Juice Newton is an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and guitarist who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She is best known for her chart-topping singles across country, pop, and adult contemporary charts, including 'Queen of Hearts', 'Angel of the Morning', and 'The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)'. Newton's distinctive fusion of country and pop helped her achieve crossover success.
Early Life & Background
Juice Newton was born Judith Kay Newton in Lakehurst, New Jersey, but grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Inspired by her mother, who gave her a guitar while she was still a teenager, Newton became interested in music and began performing folk music in local coffeehouses during her high school years.
Career Highlights
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1983 for 'Break It to Me Gently'.
- Achieved multi-platinum status with albums 'Juice' (1981) and 'Quiet Lies' (1982).
- Had five Billboard Top 10 hits in the 1980s, including genre-crossing singles in pop, rock, and country.
- 'Queen of Hearts' reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.
- 'The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)' hit No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Adult Contemporary charts.
Trivia
- Her nickname 'Juice' was given to her during high school.
- Newton was named Billboard Female Album Artist of the Year in 1982.
- She received five Grammy nominations over the course of her career.
FAQs
People also ask
Juice Newton is 74 years old.
Juice Newton was born the 18 February 1952.
Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 18th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 18, 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American umpire in professional baseball, officiating in the Pacific Coast League. His appointment marked a significant milestone in the integration of baseball, paving the way for future diversity in the sport.
- Day of the week: February 18th, 1952 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Perfidia by Four Aces
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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