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Naomi Judd Pens Letter of Praise for Taylor Swift

Naomi Judd, Taylor SwiftNaomi Judd is sick and tired of all the criticism directed at Taylor Swift. Taking a strong stance in response to poor reviews of the 20-year-old Taylor's performance with Stevie Nicks on the Grammy Awards broadcast, Naomi has written an open letter -- with no doubt an arched brow of maternal disapproval -- to the editor of Nashville's Tennessean newspaper.

"Remember the puzzles, 'What's wrong with this picture?' You search for faults, ignoring the overall larger picture," Naomi begins her letter. "Multi-talented, she not only sings well enough to strike a chord with a huge audience, Taylor single-handedly introduced country music to a much-welcomed younger demographic and generated international interest. She writes, dances, acts and is a dazzling performer."

Naomi, who will reunite with daughter Wynonna for a Judds' tour and album this year, goes on to point out that most artists actually do experience anxiety, performing on the Grammy stage.

"Having sung many times at the Grammys, I can tell you that the stress and anxiety of performing in front of the world's top artists in every genre of music is tortuous for even the most seasoned singer," she insists.

Also not going unnoticed by the fiercely devoted mother of two grown daughters are the virtues and wholesome values this particular 20-year-old superstar offers a young generation.

"Taylor is the best-dressed young female artist today, in league with Hollywood's most glamorous stars. When I met her I was impressed by her sincere transparent niceness. Taylor's a lovely young lady.

"Smarts, manners and class. Why can't fault-finders see that she is a sorely needed role model? We're aware of how lyrics and musicians can influence our society. If America ever needed positive role models, it's now."

Naomi underscores her open admonishment to the editor by declaring with a flourish of her pen, "If there's an award for being the best role model for her generation, I'd like to be the one to give it to Taylor Swift."

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dlr0244

I like Taylor Swift. She is a nice person and I hope she never gets tired of being called a nice person. People always said nice things about me and I got tired of being nice for a while and it was horrible.Nice is better. You sleep better at night. And you make God happy

February 15 2010 at 9:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
stacie

Best dressed? Please!!! The girl can't sing!! Period!!! Who cares if she writes her own songs? She isn't the only one that writes her own stuff. Dolly has been doing it for years. Taylor Swift's music isn't country. It is pure bubblegum pop.

February 11 2010 at 4:09 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
GalWife

I couldn't disagree with Naomi more. Lest we forget the tongue lashing Wynona received when she voiced her opinion when Taylor won Entertainer of the Year award. Could it be that now you and Wynona are hitting the road together that you want to smooth things over? Taylor can't sing and no excuse you can make for her changes anything-nice try!

February 09 2010 at 2:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DJ Nyxx

Those who bash Taylor are just jealous cows with nothing better to do with their lives than envy the success of others. Taylor Swift is a gorgeous girl with serious talent, and doesn't have to act like a slut like Ke$ha or Miley Cyrus (Note: the stripper pole on the ice cream cart at the Teen Choice Awards) to get attention. Taylor is truly a role model for young girls and should be praised for remaining pure and true to herself in this vapid sea of pop princess whores.

February 09 2010 at 2:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

Taylor knows sex sells.Wholesome in a sundress perhaps. But you are more likely to see her in a dress about 4 inches below what it needs to cover. I refernce her mothers comment in the making of Guitar Hero video where she says a certain screen "does not show enough leg. Even taylor jokes about it. She struts it like everybody else.

By the way CMA Vocalist of the year over th elikes of Martina McBride.. seriously.

February 09 2010 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pamela

What Naomi Judd does best is pass along Hepatitis

February 09 2010 at 1:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kim

What is wrong with you Laricee? You are about as nasty as a person can get. You obviously do not know how to be nice; otherwise you would have kept your comments to yourself.

Naomi Judd was right on the money when she said Ms. Swift is exactly the type of person young girls NEED look up to. She is decent and kind. Dresses age appropriately. She sets a wonderful example for ANYONE to look up to and emulate. In a world full of half-dressed "teen" idols - Taylor Swift has a refreshing personna.

February 09 2010 at 1:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jimmy

Country music of today is nothing much more than a pop culture embarrassment....country music didn't need or want the "younger" audience that Taylor Swift has generated....most these kids do nothing but "play" with cell phones and computers...and wouldn't even think about taking out the trash....and laugh like an embarrassed infant when seeing a horse take a chit in a pasture....(if they have ever seen one, "city kids")...hard enough to find a decent recording artist that actually tries to produce real "country music"....without further destroying true western country music with the young crap today...!! Taylor Swift and many others are so "not country" it's ridiculous...!!

February 09 2010 at 1:26 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
nuoweishenlin1

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February 09 2010 at 1:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lanette

Oh Yeah, nmmt2, I know people who knew Taylor back before she got to be a star when she was a teen model. She is really just as sweet, wholesome and smart as she appears. The key word being smart. Was she well marketed? Of course but she would never be involved in the crap you are dishing out.

February 09 2010 at 12:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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