Juice Newton - Bio
Juice Newton known for her impact on the pop, as well as the country music scene,
exhibits diversity in her music as well as her stage show. Juice keeps her performances
varied with the energy of her top-notch touring band, and the intimacy of an acoustic
setting. Otha Young, Juice's longtime musical partner and songwriter, said, "With the
band we have now can give the audience the full spectrum of Juice's music."
That spectrum is wide but identifiable. Juice Newton, through her pop and country
hits, her distinctive voice and entertaining performance skills, continues to captivate
audiences from teens to grandparents, from the city to the country. As a music critic
stated, "Newton remains one of the most riveting performers in music, rocking on stage
and playing each emotion for what it's worth. And it's worth a lot
Juice's musical tastes were developed early. She grew up in Virginia Beach, where her
Navy upbringing exposed her to a variety of musical influences. She could be found
singing in area coffee houses developing her emotional, heartfelt folk songs. Juice went
west for college and formed a folk-rock trio in Northern California. The trio developed a
large following and became known as Silver Spur. Otha Young, Juice's longtime partner
and songwriter was also a member of this eclectic, unique trio.
Because of their growing popularity, Silver Spur was told to go south. No, not to
Nashville, but to Los Angeles, where after constant work in area clubs, they were signed
to RCA. Their experience with RCA led them to Capitol records where Juice made her
mark with such hits as "Angel of the Morning," "Queen of Hearts", and her first country
hit, "The Sweetest Thing." Through the mid-eighties, she followed these hits with "Break
It To Me Gently" , which won her a Grammy, "Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me",
and "A Little Love". A second signing with RCA produced a string of top 10 country hits
such as "You Want To Make You Mine", "Hurt", "Old Flame", "Cheap Love", "Both To
Each Other", "Tell Me True", and "What Can I Do With My Heart?".
Music, horses, and most importantly, family define Juice. Juice, Tom and their children
Jessica and Tyler live in San Diego. Of course, Mom is frequently on the road,
entertaining audiences across the globe. Juice's stage show is energetic, passionate and
fun. A well known music critic said it best, "Newton remains one of the most riveting
performers in country music, any music, rocking on stage and playing each emotion for
what it's worth". Juice and her band take the audience on an emotion filled ride from the
stirring stillness of "The Sweetest Thing" to the rollicking "Love's Been a Little bit Hard
on Me," with a big dose of other Juice favorites as well as her ever expanding repertoire.