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WASHINGTON The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Ashland native, country music icon and Grammy-winning songwriter Naomi Judd during its first ceremony at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The event paid homage to women whose body of work represents the best of heritage and legacy of modern American music.
âItâs always gratifying when someone acknowledges your best efforts. I love expressing my deepest feelings, as I did in writing 'Love Can Build A Bridge,'â Judd said. âNot only was I being celebrated at this auspicious event in Washington, D.C., I was among other accomplished songwriters. It was fun to reconnect with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. We met years ago.â