“Why Not Me” is one of The Judds’ biggest hits, but what did the song mean to Naomi and Wynonna Judd? Of all the country acts of the 1980s, The Judds had one of the most unique dynamics and origins.

But this wasn’t a novelty act. Right out of the gate, The Judds began a trajectory to becoming a country music institution. They effortlessly merged the classic sound of Patsy Cline with the clean ...