Background
Welden, Judy was born on April 1, 1938 in Buffalo Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Malcolm W. and Lillian Daughter of Ernst.
executive lyricist promoter publisher recording artist
Welden, Judy was born on April 1, 1938 in Buffalo Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Malcolm W. and Lillian Daughter of Ernst.
Graduate, Butler High School, 1956.
Owner, Judy Atwell Agency, St. Louis, 1976-1984; booking agent, Songrite Prodns., St. Louis, since 1977; recording artist, Pleasure Records, Dallas, 1991-1993; recording artist, Sabre Records, San Antonio, 1991-1993; recording artist, Tennessee Star Traxs, Nashville, 1991-1993; public/owner, Songrite Creations (BMI), Port St. Lucie, Florida, since 1992; public/owner, Sine Qua Non Music (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), Port St. Lucie, Florida, since 1993; record label owner, Treasure Coast Records, Port St. Lucie, Florida, since 1993; record label owner, Heartfelt Records, Port St. Lucie, Florida, since 1994. Founder Fairness In Royalty Payments Campaign, since 1995. Singer Zevenbergen Festival, The Netherlands.
Member Treasure Coast Songwriters Association (founder/advisor, director 1993-1996), Greater North America Country Music Association International (Most Promising Female Vocalist of Year New Gospel division 1998, co-writer of Year 1998), Country Gospel Music Association (Tribute Lifetime Achievements award 1997), European Country Music Association, Tennessee Songwriters Association (nominated Songwriter of Year 1992-1999), Chamber of Commerce Port St. Lucie (recorded song for 25th anniversary).
Married Richard G. Atwell, December 23, 1961 (deceased July 1980). Married William C. Blecha, December 28, 1983. Children: Amy Williams, Glenn Atwell, Karen Davies.