For Ashley Judd and her sister, Wynonna, the timing of their mother Naomi Judd’s death couldn’t have been worse. Not only did Naomi pass away one day before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but her death came a little more than a week before Mother’s Day, a holiday Ashley can no…
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…
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…
Reba McEntire is unlike anyone else in country music. The 66-year-old has not only released more than 30 albums, with over 80 Top 40 singles, but she’s also had a successful career as an actress, and remains as relevant as she was when her first album was released in 1977, and maybe more. To celebrate the unstoppable career of…
