Naomi Judd: Last News

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 Naomi Judd 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.

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.

following 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.

Miranda Lambert joined in with the music industry to pay an emotional tribute of her own to country legend Naomi Judd following news of her passing at the age of 76.MORE: Miranda Lambert shares hilarious videos of husband and rescue petsThe singer shared a selfie of herself with Naomi and her daughter Wynonna at a recent event and paired it with a heartbreaking message.VIDEO: The Judds Naomi and Wynonna perform live at the 2022 CMT AwardsShe wrote: "I'm thankful I got to spend just a little time with you Naomi. True legend. Praying for peace for this family.

Naomi Judd of The Judds died at age 76 on Saturday, April 30, just one day before the country music duo was scheduled to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The country music world is mourning the loss of one of its beloved performers. Naomi Judd, whose family harmonies with daughter Wynonna turned them into the Grammy-winning country stars The Judds, died at the age of 76. Her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

Carrie Underwood has paid an emotional tribute to the late Naomi Judd, who passed away at the age of 76.MORE: Carrie Underwood's husband announces personal news in rare social media postThe award-winning singer took to Twitter to pay her respects with a message that read: "Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today…"Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "I can’t believe it. They were supposed to be inducted into country music hall of fame tomorrow. They said it was mental illness.

Hoda Kotb has paid a heartbreaking tribute on social media following the devastating news of country singer Naomi Judd's passing.MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about body image in heated debate with co-starThe Today star had interviewed Naomi on the NBC daytime show on several occasions, and was upset to hear about her death.She wrote alongside a link to the story: "So saddened by this news. @kathielgifford and i treasured the moments we shared with her on our show. One of a kind.

statement released yesterday (April 30).“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered.

Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, and Kristin Chenoweth all took to social media on Saturday to pay tribute to country music legend Naomi Judd.Judd's daughters Wynonna and Ashley announced the unexpected news of their mother's death earlier in the day.'Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,' they collectively wrote.

Author Marianne Williamson said: “Naomi Judd was a lovely woman and I'm very sorry to hear about her passing. May she find peace at last.“My deepest condolences to her daughters.

The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, following the shocking death ofNaomi Judd.In a statement via Billboard, a representative for the Country Music Hall of Fame stated that Wynonna Judd, 57, is 'expected to attend the ceremony', hours after Saturday's earlier announcement that her mother had died due to mental illness.Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum added, '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.' The show must go on:The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, following the shocking death of Naomi Judd; Naomi and Wynonna pictured in 2011Young's full statement read: '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.' 'Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will continue with its medallion ceremony on Sunday, May 1st 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.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA day after Naomi Judd’s death, the previously scheduled induction of the Judds into the Country Music Hall of Fame will go ahead as planned, with Naomi’s daughter Wynonna expected to attend, a rep for the Hall tells Variety. As the Judds, Naomi and Wynonna were one of the most successful country acts of the past 40 years, although they initially parted in 1991.“The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum joins family and fans in grieving the sudden loss of Naomi Judd,” the statement reads. “Following the wishes of the Judd family, the museum will move forward with the Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, with Wynonna planning on being in attendance.

The Judds are still set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame tomorrow, May 1.

Mourning an icon. Celebs from Hollywood to Nashville and beyond are grieving the death of Namoi Judd.

Country icon Naomi Judd, who died suddenly at age 76, and her daughter Wynonna are the subjects of the first installment of Icon, an anthology series in the works at Fox that sets out to profile some of the world’s biggest music legends.

Naomi Judd died on Saturday just outside of Nashville. She was 76.Naomi's death stunned the world, especially since The Judds — also featuring her daughter Wynonna -- were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday. The duo had also announced a tour set to kick off this fall.Following the tragic news, Carrie Underwood took to Twitter and expressed her condolences to the legendary singer.

The music industry has lost another legend.

J. Kim Murphy When news broke on Saturday that Naomi Judd had died, figures from across the music industry voiced their mourning of the country music legend, remembering the life of the Judd family matriarch.Judd died at the age of 76.

Naomi Judd has died aged 76. Her daughters Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd shared the news with fans on social media on Saturday.Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'"Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.