Why Not Me (The Judds song)

"Why Not Me" is a song written by Harlan Howard, Sonny Throckmorton and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in September 1984 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. The song was their second number one on the country chart. The song spent a total of fifteen weeks at the top of the country singles chart, peaking at number one for two weeks.

Critical reception

In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the song at #84 on its 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time ranking.

Cover versions

• In 2007, Jill Johnson covered the song on the Music Row album.
• In 2015, Emily Ann Roberts, covered "Why Not Me" on The Voice U.S. season 9, charting to Number 10 in the iTunes charts

Chart performance

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