Naomi Judd‘s husband is speaking out in public about his late wife for the first time.
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Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.
The singer died by suicide at age 76 on April 30, one day before she was due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with her daughter Wynonna.
Heart band member Ann Wilson called the late musician “a steel magnolia,” telling People: “Naomi embodied an honest woman. She was an open book.”
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“She brought such a breath of fresh air with her uptown looks and down-home humour,” her longtime friend, singer Jeannie Seely, added.
She later shared: “Her comments were always fresh, unique and definitely her own.”
“Naomi was a truly talented writer and musician,” Paul Overstreet, who co-wrote the Judds’ 1990 hit “Love Can Build a Bridge” with her, continued. “She and Wynonna were a powerhouse in the country music world.”
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Judd, who endured a long struggle with mental illness before her death, will be remembered for having such a big heart, according to those close to her.
“Naomi was one of the most compassionate women I’ve ever known. Not only did she want to know more about the people close to her and their stories and struggles, but what always stuck out to me was how she truly wanted to hear from people she did not know,” said KVW Management’s Kathryn Woodard, who worked with the late star until 2019.
“She would always stop and truly listen and give her best advice.”
Singer Bill Anderson said, “She always had something witty to say or some sarcastic remark to make.
“She had a great sense of humour, and I loved that.”
The tributes come after
Naomi Judd‘s husband is speaking out in public about his late wife for the first time.
Naomi Judd was remembered with love and admiration in CMT and Sandbox Live’s “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration,” a public memorial at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, with her daughters Ashley and Wynonna, along with “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts hosting the tear-filled event.“Thank you for being in community and fellowship with us,” Ashley said taking the stage and receiving a standing ovation. “Because we can pretend to care, but we cannot pretend to show up.
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Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.
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Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Dolly Parton paid tribute to Naomi Judd via social media on Monday.
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Naomi Judd's life and legacy were honored in an emotional Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday.The country songstress died on Saturday, one day before she and her daughter Wynonna Judd — who make up the country music duo The Judds — were set to be inducted.While Wynonna's presence at the ceremony was confirmed prior to the event, sister Ashley Judd came out on stage to share her love and support amid the somber, bittersweet moment.«I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,» Ashley shared, through tears. The sisters embraced one another and recited a bible verse, Psalm 23, while memorializing their late mom.Wynonna also told the silent crowd, «Though my heart is broken I will continue to sing»During the event, fans gathered outside the museum. There was a white floral bouquet set up outside the entrance and a small framed photo of Naomi, honoring her memory.The star-studded ceremony — which cancelled the traditional red carpet pre-show event out of respect for Naomi's unexpected death — also celebrated the induction of music icons Ray Charles, Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake.Naomi died on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly. The loss of Naomi Judd altered the normally celebratory ceremony, but the music played on, as the genre’s singers and musicians mourned the country legend while also celebrating the four inductees: The Judds, Ray Charles, Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill and many more performed their hit songs at the ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
The late Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, attended The Judds' induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (01. 05. 22), one day after she passed away at the age of 76.
Naomi Judd's life and legacy were honored in an emotional Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday.The country songstress died on Saturday, one day before she and her daughter Wynonna Judd — who make up the country music duo The Judds — were set to be inducted.While Wynonna's presence at the ceremony was confirmed prior to the event, sister Ashley Judd came out on stage to share her love and support amid the somber, bittersweet moment.«I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,» Ashley shared, through tears. The sisters embraced one another and recited a bible verse, Psalm 23, while memorializing their late mom.Wynonna also told the silent crowd, «Though my heart is broken I will continue to sing»During the event, fans gathered outside the museum. There was a white floral bouquet set up outside the entrance and a small framed photo of Naomi, honoring her memory.The star-studded ceremony — which cancelled the traditional red carpet pre-show event out of respect for Naomi's unexpected death — also celebrated the induction of music icons Ray Charles, Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake.Naomi died on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wynonna and Ashley Judd paid respect to their late mom, Naomi Judd, during Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony.
Naomi and her daughter Wynonna Judd, along with Ray Charles, Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, one day after Naomi Judd died.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will continue with its medallion ceremony Sunday in Nashville following news of the death of country music icon Naomi Judd, who, along with her daughter Wynonna, was set to be inducted as The Judds. According to a Country Music Hall of Fame rep, Wynonna Judd is expected to attend the induction ceremony. Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, said in a statement provided to Billboard that the Judd family requested the ceremony carry on in light of Naomi’s passing.