Juice Newton

Juice Newton is an American singer-songwriter born Judy Kay Newton, who rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s at the crossroads of country and pop. Starting out fronting the group Silver Spur before launching her solo career, she developed a sound built on a warm, clear voice and songs that moved easily between country radio and the pop mainstream.

Her biggest hits, including «Angel of the Morning» and «Queen of Hearts», became defining examples of the country-pop crossover sound of their era, mixing soft-rock production with country storytelling sensibilities. Tracks like «The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)» and «Break It to Me Gently» further cemented her presence on both country and adult-contemporary charts through the early 1980s.

Newton's career reflects the broader trend of country artists finding wide pop success during that period, and her hits remain staples of classic hits and country-pop retrospectives. She continued recording and touring in the following decades, maintaining her identity as one of the more recognizable female voices to bridge country and pop radio.