Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd — the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd — has died, aged 76.

She had been admitted to a psychiatric ward at a hospital and spent time in an outpatient treatment program. We are in unknown territory." "This is heartbreaking news! "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. "We are shattered. Naomi Judd — the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd — has died, aged 76.

Updated April 30, 2022 at 5:56 PM ET. Naomi Judd, part of the Grammy-award winning country music duo The Judds, is dead at 76. Judd's daughters, country singer Wynonna and actress Ashley Judd, confirmed the artist's death in a statement on Saturday.

"The doctors all said that I was gonna die in three years, and that was in 1990," Judd told NPR in 2010. As a member of The Judds with her daughter Wynonna, Naomi Judd recorded and performed as one of the most successful mother-daughter acts in country music before the group stopped performing in the early 1990s. "I told them I wasn't gonna kick the bucket. Naomi Judd was born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Ky. and gave birth to Wynonna the week of her high school graduation. "All of a sudden, before I know what's going on, she has attached herself vocally to me, and it's as if it we're one voice." The group would go on to release six studio albums between 1984 and 1991, earning 20 Top Ten hits, five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards.

Naomi Judd, matriarch of Grammy-winning The Judds, has died at age 76, daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd say.

In her memoir, “River of Time,” she described her diagnosis of hepatitis C, which she said she unknowingly contracted during her time as a nurse. She was admitted to a psychiatric ward at a hospital and spent time in an outpatient treatment program. Their unique harmonies, together with elements of acoustic music, bluegrass and blues, made them stand out in the genre at the time. Because Naomi was so young looking, the two were mistaken for sisters early in their career. Wynonna led the duo with her powerful vocals, while Naomi provided harmonies and stylish looks on stage. She also said that she had been dealing with trauma from childhood sexual abuse. She was also known to prefer flashy stage outfits, full of sparkles and rhinestones, over casual boots and cowboy style clothing. Her triumphant life story overshadows today’s tragic news,” said Hall of Fame CEO Kyle Young in a statement. She said that by 1995, her doctors had told her she was completely free of the virus. “We are shattered. “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. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

The country music duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.

It was to begin in the fall. I’m too old to grow up now!’” The country music duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Country music legend Naomi Judd -- one half of the duo The Judds -- has died, her daughter Ashley Judd announced Saturday. She was 76.

The Judds' final performance was at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and Judd's death came a day before she was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame described The Judds' music as having "distinctive harmonies," with "powerful" lead vocals and acoustic accompaniments with elements of "traditional folk, blues and family harmony." Country music legend Naomi Judd -- one half of the duo The Judds -- has died, her daughter Ashley Judd announced Saturday. She was 76.

Naomi Judd, who topped the country music charts in the 1980s and early 1990s with her daughter Wynonna in the Grammy-winning singing duo the Judds, ...

She moved back to Kentucky in the mid-1970s as a single mother, encouraging her daughters in their artistic interests. “I literally couldn’t leave the house for weeks,” she told People magazine in 2016. At the height of their popularity, in 1991, the Judds stopped performing after Naomi Judd was diagnosed with hepatitis C, which she was believed to have contracted when she was a nurse. She chronicled her struggle in several books, including a candid 2016 memoir, “River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged With Hope.” After Naomi Judd’s first retirement in 1991, she had several television and film acting roles. She had her first child, Christina (who later changed her name to Wynonna) the week she graduated from high school at 18. We’d sit around the supper table and just sing to pass the time.” Ms. Judd, who later took the name Naomi from a favorite biblical character, grew up in a family marked by trauma, including murder and suicide. “When we got into country music, I was 35,” Ms. Judd told the Dallas Morning News in 1994. She and Wynonna periodically reunited as the Judds, including at a halftime performance of Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994. By the time I got into country music, I feel like what I did was just communicate.” The guy who got me pregnant left town when he found out I was pregnant.”

News of the death of superstar Naomi Judd rocked the country music community this afternoon, as colleagues, collaborators and friends remembered a sweet woman ...

— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom)April 30, 2022 I had the great honor of knowing her, and she was no doubt one of the most iconic entertainers ever to make country music. — ACM Awards (@ACMawards)April 30, 2022 The Academy is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news this afternoon of Naomi Judd's passing. I had the honor of working with her in movies and numerous musical events. I’m very sad to hear that Naomi Judd has passed away.

Across social media, fellow musicians and celebrities mourned the loss of the country legend, sharing heartwarming tributes to honor her lasting legacy. “I'm ...

The group's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1 will still take place. One of a kind.” “Country music will never be the same. “I’m just heartbroken over the loss of @TheNaomiJudd,” Loretta Lynn tweeted on Saturday. “My fellow Kentucky girl, my friend, and an amazing singer. “My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire @TheNaomiJudd family! “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd,” Maren Morris tweeted.

The death of Naomi Judd just one day before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame has cast a pall over Sunday's ceremony -- but the show will go ...

Between 1984 and 1991, The Judds won five Grammys and had 14 No. 1 singles, per the Hall of Fame. "We are in unknown territory." It's unclear how the ceremony might be changed or adjusted in the wake of Judd's passing.

Fellow country musicians are mourning the loss of Naomi Judd, whose daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd confirmed her death Saturday. She was 76.

"Naomi Judd so sad to hear this news. Tough day for country music," country singer Cole Swindell wrote. "Country music will never be the same," Trisha Yearwood tweeted. We are shattered," Ashley Judd wrote on Twitter. "We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. I’m going to miss her so much." There are no words."

Naomi Judd's daughters Wynonna and Ashley announced her death on Saturday, a day before The Judds' induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Upon The Judds being named Hall of Fame inductees, Naomi told The Tennessean, "So much of my life, I felt anonymous. I heard The Judds. You did a great thing for country music.' Then he hung up." Naomi attempted to piece together a life for her family in LA as a welfare recipient also working secretarial, waitressing and modeling jobs, but eventually moved back to Kentucky. To go from the outhouse to the White House, to know that we went from welfare to millionaire, and we’re the American dream. Naomi was born Diana Ellen Judd on Jan. 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. A musically gifted honor roll student, she became pregnant but married Michael Ciminella – instead of the child's biological father. “We were so broke, and wearing flea market dresses. And (we were) so eager to try new stuff and make fun of ourselves.” We'd have these fantasies, and we were really goofy. The duo achieved 14 No. 1 hits over three decades, splitting as a performing act in 1991 after doctors diagnosed Naomi Judd with hepatitis. "Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history. "We were (living) on a mountaintop in Kentucky. We didn't have a telephone or a TV," she told The Tennessean in 2021. Naomi and daughter Wynonna's music will endure."

In the years before her death, Naomi Judd was candid about her battle with suicidal ideation, panic attacks and the ups and downs of her mental health.

Medications caused her face to swell and her hair to fall out, she said in 2016. The struggle eventually led her to advocate for others. I’m always afraid I’m going to leave my wig in the car or at home. And I’ll sew hair inside across the back of my hats, so it looks like real hair,” she told People. Naomi Judd also went through her own physical struggles while trying to manage her depression. Judd said that she was immobilized during her depression as her muscles atrophied from lack of movement. However, through the filming of the documentary, the pair grew apart, according to People. "I had to go into serious treatment, and it was a long road — an incredibly painful road. But what the crowds of adoring fans didn't see was the mental health struggles that followed when the tour ended. We’ve been through a lot of therapy together,” she said. Judd died on Saturday at the age of 76. We are in unknown territory," Judd's daughters in a statement on Saturday.

The Judds and Ray Charles among inductees in Nashville a day after singer dies at 76.

Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300 platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, said. Ray Charles was also to be inducted, in a showcase his genre-defying country releases.

Naomi Judd, who sang with daughter Wynonna as part of country music's famed duo The Judds has died at 76.

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Naomi Judd of The Judds is dead at 76, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd confirm. The country star was set to be inducted into the country music hall of ...

In addition to The Judds, Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles and Pete Drake will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Public red carpet arrivals are cancelled.” “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum joins family and fans in grieving the sudden loss of Naomi Judd,” the statement from the Hall reads. Variety confirmed that The Judds were still inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday night. They were scheduled to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this weekend and announced a “Final Tour” to begin in September of this year. Our hearts go out to her husband Larry, daughters Wynonna and Ashley, and her legions of fans around the world during this difficult time.” Alongside her daughter Wynonna, the two formed the country-music duo the Judds in 1983.

Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynona and Ashley, paid tribute to their mother at the Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sunday. Naomi Judd died Saturday at ...

Brandi Carlile posted a video on Instagram of her singing “Love Can Build a Bridge,” and added that she was originally scheduled to sing it at the ceremony. On Saturday, the Hall of Fame released a statement saying the organization was “shocked and saddened” by Naomi Judd’s death, and at the family’s request, the ceremony would still proceed with the induction. “Your esteem for her and your regard for her really penetrated her heart, and it was your affection for her that did keep her going in these last years.” And Mom is proud of you and she always was.” “You all know that I’m all about the songs and the music. “My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her, and I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” she said.

The Kentucky-born singer was the mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd. The Judds scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades.

In her memoir, “River of Time,” she described her diagnosis of hepatitis C, which she said she unknowingly contracted during her time as a nurse. She was admitted to a psychiatric ward at a hospital and spent time in an outpatient treatment program. Their unique harmonies, together with elements of acoustic music, bluegrass and blues, made them stand out in the genre at the time. Because Naomi Judd was so young looking, the two were mistaken for sisters early in their career. Wynonna led the duo with her powerful vocals, while Naomi provided harmonies. “Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history. She was also known to prefer flashy stage outfits, full of sparkles and rhinestones, over casual boots and cowboy style clothing. She also said that she had been dealing with trauma from childhood sexual abuse. The duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. Naomi and daughter Wynonna’s music will endure.” “We are shattered. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

Wynonna Judd, part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds, spoke out about her mother Naomi's final moments at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction.

"And while this is so much about The Judds as a duo, I want to recognize my sister." "I didn't prepare anything tonight 'cause I knew that mom would probably talk the most," Wynonna said, before taking a beat to continue her speech. Wynonna shared that the last act she, sister Ashley and other family members did together before Naomi's passing was reciting Psalm 23.