Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony Will Go On Following Death of Naomi Judd
etonline.comfollowing the death of inductee Naomi Judd — who along with her daughter, Wynonna — is set to be inducted on Sunday. In a statement to ET, Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum shared that -- per the family’s request -- the ceremony will proceed. «We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Naomi Judd, who enters the Country Music Hall of Fame tomorrow as a member of mother-daughter duo The Judds,» Young said. «Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history.
Her triumphant life story overshadows today's tragic news. Her family has asked that we continue with The Judds' official Hall of Fame induction on Sunday.
We will do so, with heavy hearts and weighted minds. Naomi and daughter Wynonna's music will endure.» Wynonna is expected to attend the ceremony.
However, the red carpet has been canceled. In addition to The Judds, Ray Charles, Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake will also be inducted during the ceremony in Nashville.
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