Country Music Hall of Fame

Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, broke down in tears at the Country Music Hall of Fame one day after their mother died.

“But then I would come home and not leave the house for three weeks, and not get out of my pajamas, and not practice normal hygiene. It was really bad.” “We are shattered.

The Judds were inducted into the Country Hall of Fame one day after Naomi Judd's death, in an emotional medallion ceremony.

“Tonight they will be Inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame and I was supposed to sing them this song tonight. (The R&B great’s association with country music goes back far longer than that, to the landmark 1962 crossover album “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.”) Another legendary singer, Bettye LaVette, sang Charles’ “I Cant Stop Loving You.” “Having a bittersweet Sunday afternoon at home with my daughters today and praying for” Wynonna and Ashley, Carlile wrote. Brandi Carlile had been scheduled to sing “Love Can Build a Bridge” at the medallion ceremony. The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday evening in Nashville, in an emotional medallion ceremony that went on as scheduled the day after Naomi Judd’s death. “I didn’t prepare anything tonight because I knew mom would probably talk the most,” Wynonna told the audience.

The event honored iconic Black country-adoring musician Ray Charles, The Judds, and groundbreaking session musicians guitarist Pete Drake and drummer Eddie ...

As described, the man responsible for playing on numerous 90s country hits, upon receiving his Hall of Fame Medallion, highlighted the importance of his wife to his career. Eleven appearances by artists who have sold in the range of 300 million albums in the past half-century were also a highlight. Artists including Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, blues legend Bettye Lavette, plus Gillian Welch and David Rawlings offered renditions of classic country anthems featuring the new inductees. He sang country music like it should be sung.” He then added that the duo "sang their hearts out loud and lived their lives out loud" while also "[singing] on harmony even when they didn't live in harmony." She said Naomi Judd, 76, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

A day after Naomi Judd's death, the Country Music Hall of Fame moved forward with the induction of her and daughter Wynonna. It was a tearful affair.

Over the course of three decades, the Judds recorded 14 No. 1 songs, released six studio albums and collected a slew of country music and Grammy awards. In a statement, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum confirmed Saturday that it would move forward with the Medallion Ceremony immediately after Naomi Judd’s death. Naomi and daughter Wynonna’s music will endure.” “I’m gonna make this fast because my heart’s broken,” the singer said. Through tears, Wynonna and her sister, actor Ashley Judd, accepted the honor on behalf of their mother. Your esteem for her and your regard for her really penetrated her heart.

Wynonna Judd, of The Judds, looks on during the medallion ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, May 1,2022.

The loss of Naomi Judd altered the normally celebratory ceremony, but the music played on.

Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300 platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. “I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” Ashley Judd said of her mother to the crowd while crying. A single rose was laid on the ground. Charles’ induction showcased his genre-defying country releases, which demonstrated country music’s commercial appeal. Naomi and Wynonna Judd were among the most popular duos of the 1980s, scoring 14 No. 1 hits during their nearly three-decade career. On the eve of her induction, the family said in a statement to The Associated Press that Naomi Judd died at the age of 76 due to “the disease of mental illness.”

Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly.

Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300 platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. “I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” Ashley Judd said of her mother to the crowd while crying. A single rose was laid on the ground. Naomi and Wynonna Judd were among the most popular duos of the 1980s, scoring 14 No. 1 hits during their nearly three-decade career. Charles’ induction showcased his genre-defying country releases, which demonstrated country music’s commercial appeal. On the eve of her induction, the family said in a statement to The Associated Press that Naomi Judd died at the age of 76 due to “the disease of mental illness.”

Ray Charles, The Judds, Pete Drake and Eddie Bayers were inducted at an emotional Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony Sunday after Naomi Judd's death.

As described, the man responsible for playing on numerous '90s country hits, upon receiving his Hall of Fame Medallion, highlighted the importance of his wife to his career. Artists including Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, blues legend Bettye Lavette, plus Gillian Welch and David Rawlings offered renditions of classic country anthems featuring the new inductees. Eleven appearances by artists who have sold in the range of 300 million albums in the past half-century were also a highlight. He sang country music like it should be sung." He then added that the duo "sang their hearts out loud and lived their lives out loud" while also "(singing) on harmony even when they didn't live in harmony." She said Naomi Judd, 76, diedat 2:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon.