Ashley Judd is speaking out about the loss of her mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away on April 30. Although uncomfortable, it is because Ashley, Naomi and Wynonna Judd are all celebrities, the actress wanted to address Naomi’s death, and the circumstances surrounding it, before the tabloids were able to further speculate on the details. “I appreciate so deeply,…
Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her good friend, Naomi Judd. Parton paid tribute to Judd, after The Judds were formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. on Sunday, May 1, one day after Judd passed away. “I was so shocked to hear about Naomi’s passing,” Parton wrote. “Naomi and I were close. We were very…
Country music artists are continuing to speak out about the tragic passing of Naomi Judd on Saturday, April 30, one day before The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Carly Pearce, who performed “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ole Days)” during the induction ceremony says she is still reeling from the unexpected loss. “I was…
The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Sunday, May 1. The Judds, the late Ray Charles, drummer Eddie Bayers and the late Pete Drake were all inducted, celebrating their numerous accomplishments in country music. Pete Drake, one of the most influential pedal steel guitarists of any genre, was inducted into the Recording and/or Touring Musician…
The Judds are officially members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, but their induction was far from celebratory. Wynonna Judd was on hand to be inducted, accompanied by her sister actress Ashley Judd, honoring the life and legacy of their mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away one day before the ceremony. “I didn’t prepare anything tonight, ’cause I…
Country music stars are speaking out about the unexpected passing of Naomi Judd. Judd was 76 years old when she died on April 30, one day before she and Wynonna were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, as The Judds. “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd.” says Maren Morris. “Honored to have witnessed ‘Love Can…
Naomi Judd has passed away. The singer, one-half of the award-winning duo, The Judds, died on Saturday, April 30. She was 76 years old. Naomi was married to her husband, Larry Strickland, for 32 years. Naomi is survived by her daughter, Wynonna Judd, who sang in The Judds with her, and Ashley Judd. Both Wynonna and Ashley issued a…
The Judds will embark on their farewell The Final Tour later this year, Both a sweet reunion and a chance to say goodbye, the mother and daughter duo admit to having mixed emotions as they prepare to hit the road. “I never had family that loved me, supported me, or encouraged me,” Naomi Judd tells CMT. “The fans are my…
The Judds are hitting the road! The mother-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, announce The Final Tour, a ten-city arena tour kicking off on September 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Martina McBride will join The Judds on select dates. “The fans have always been my family of choice,” Naomi says. “I love them dearly, so I’m…
The 2022 CMT Music Awards just added a lot more star power, with the addition of The Judds. The mother-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, will perform together for the upcoming ceremony, marking the first time in more than 20 years that The Judds perform on a nationally-televised awards show. The Judds, who will be introduced…
