Naomi 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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Reader Comments(1 of 3)
goyanpack94at 2-09-2010
Why? Did you smoke all yours in this lame attempt to compose an intelligent comment?
wjm988at 2-09-2010
i think T Swift is superfine!
Rogerat 2-09-2010
Whatever Taylor only lips the music as another sings the songs.The whole deal is a Aol fraud,tags,courrption at its best....
froggyssbat 2-09-2010
nice try roger, is that all u got?
chromegirl003at 2-09-2010
Good for you Naomi-I completely agree with every word you said! How many 20 year olds have accomplished what Taylor Swift has? Me thinks there's some VERY jealous people out there!! PS Taylor-You Go Girl!!!
rfoxfourat 2-09-2010
taylor you go girl press on we need the change you bring to music those who have slam dunked you wish they had half of your talents your just starting the best is yet to come
cchucklest1at 2-09-2010
the poor girl can't sing. i commend her for making it this far and selling as maney records as she has and not be able to sing. what a country. you can realize your dream and not have any talent.
sbbntexas05at 2-09-2010
All of you who are criticizing and throwing stones at Taylor... there is no help.
You cannot seem to handle the fact that Taylor quite frankly is a very talented artist. And your disrespectful comments about Taylor, and on top of that your disrespectful comments toward Naomi Judd only shows your ignorance further.
Hope life gets better for you... It sure does not reflect well at this time.
JESUS SAVESat 2-09-2010
Taylor seems to be a very nice young lady, good role model for our youth...but let's be honest. She is not a good singer. Her promoter, marketers...are excellent at their jobs. They have taken the "all American girl" and sold her to a longing public. Good sales job. Not so good product.
INDIANat 2-09-2010
Why don't all of you people who has something negitive to say, just not say nothing at all. I don't know if you are jelous or just don't have nothing else to do than talk about other people. Get a life and be happy for other people.
mtnbiker014at 2-09-2010
Indian - what is so wrong about someone entering an honest opinion of Taylor's talents. It is after all a "Comment" section. Yes, the girl is a refreshingly innocent role model relative to her life style, appearance, etc. But, let's be honest here, at her BEST the girl really can't sing. You don't have to read between the lines to hard to see that even Naomi is saying the same thing.
erik8944at 2-09-2010
Who cares if she is a good singer? People like her and buy her music. We all have different tastes in music. There are many artists that I think have very little talent. Many people think Mariah Carey can sing..personally I think she is breathy and maybe the worst singer I've ever heard. Taylor is a bit vocally challenged, but she's not alone in that catagory. This is why they all lip sync!!!!
Billat 2-09-2010
Naomi needs to stop kissing up to Tayler. The girl can do just OK at performing, at best. If she showed up on Can You Duet, and sang like she does (consistantly BAD), Naomi would chew her up and spit her out! Anyone who has seen that show knows what a witch Naomi can be, if she takes a disliking to even a TALENTED duo.
But let's pick apart her talents that Ms. Judd touts: Singing? Terrible. Writing/composing? OK, in a little girl nursery rhyme kind of way. Dance? PRANCE is more like it! lol. Bringing Country to kids? Since when is bubblegum pop music "Country"?
nagy22at 2-09-2010
Why do you think for rap music need to be talented? Obviously that's what u comparing country musicians with! Country music is an American heritage and we always love it !
bigswede154at 2-09-2010
I think that Taylor does ok, great marketing, when you get a chance check out www.vetaidnational.org let's help our Vets