Why Not Me (album)

Why Not Me
Studio album by The Judds
Released	October 15, 1984 (1984-10-15)
Recorded	May–July 1984
Studio	Creative Workshop
Genre	Country[1]
Length	31:54
Label	RCA Victor
Producer	Brent Maher
The Judds chronology
Wynonna & Naomi (1984) Why Not Me (1984) Rockin' with the Rhythm (1985)
Singles from Why Not Me
"Why Not Me" Released: September 1984 "Girls Night Out" Released: January 1985 "Love Is Alive" Released: May 1985

Why Not Me is the debut studio album by American country music duo the Judds. It was released on October 15, 1984, by RCA Records and was produced by Brent Maher. Why Not Me was recorded in a traditional acoustic format using only a handful of musicians. It contained a collection of ten tracks, including their previously released single, "Mama He's Crazy." It also included three singles that would become number one hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive."

Why Not Me received positive reviews from critics following its release. Critics praised the album's production detail as well as the duo's vocal harmonies. The album topped the Billboard country albums chart and reached other charts as well. The record would become the Judds' first full-length studio album and their most successful studio release to date. It has since received sales certifications from both the United States and Canada. The album has been reissued several times in different formats.