Wynonna Judd Describes Naomi Judd’s Final Hours

Wynonna Judd gave an emotional and revealing speech at the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony.

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On Sunday May 1, the Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna Judd and her mother Naomi Judd are country music icons, but one day before their induction, the 76-year-old mother died.

Still, daughter Wynonna took the stage alongside sister Ashley Judd and said a few words about her final moment with her mother. Then she delivered a touching prayer.

0:00 | Wynonna Judd’s Hall of Fame Speech
0:20 | Ashley Judd reflects on her mother Naomi
0:35 | Naomi Judd dies at 76
1:20 | Ricky Skaggs induction speech for the Judds
1:45 | Wynonna on her final moments with Naomi
2:40 | Wynonna Judd’s moving prayer



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[TasteofCountryMusic]

Wynonna's joke cut the tension in the room. But her final prayer ... 😭

[star]

Just the fact that these women got themselves up out of bed the day after their Mother passed away shows what they’re made of. God Bless them. Thank u Naomi for such great music. I hope u r at peace now 🙏🏾

[mommad]

What a tragic loss. My heart goes out to her family. RIP Naomi.

[williamdelong]

Always loved Naomi's and Wynonna Judd's duet Love Can Build A Bridge. Every now and then it makes me cry

[kimsouthall]

Naomi is a Legend. She will never be forgotten. Prayers to her beloved family 🙏

[brendananney]

My prayers go out to Wynonna, Ashley, prayers go out to the Nashville Family....but mostly, my prayers go out to each & every person who feels trapped in that "dark place". Reach out for help, life is worth living....there are people who love you but are unaware of how lost you feel. You do not have to suffer in silence! Reach out for help have lost too many desperate souls suffering in silence!
The Judd's have touched every single person who has ever heard their music. From Grandpa....on down to Love Can Build A person could relate. You have left an everlasting impact on Country Music & I personnally thank you & grieve with you. May God continue to bless all of you!

[MEMann-mdil]

The loss of this extraordinary woman is heartbreaking. God bless her daughters and family.

[Kayla-Butterfly]

I tell you what, the fact that they got themselves together to be able to show up to honor their mother just one day after losing her, is some serious strength. We love you Judds, Naomi will be so missed. ❤️

[lucindanewcomb]

I was actually not at all familiar with the Judd’s music nor their rags-to-riches story and Naomi’s forced early retirement story until last night. To see Wynonna accept this award one day after her mother’s death and Wynonna and Ashley’s grief and their faith—it’s humbling and heart-wrenching.

[mommaberti]

My heart aches for them all. RIP Naomi you will be missed greatly.

[lynnfrazier]

When I heard of Naomi's death, it floored me & has had a profound affect on me & still does. I cry every time I hear her name, maybe because I have those thoughts at times, but I'm taking care of my grandkids & I can't leave them. The Judd's were a part of my life ever since ' Why Not Me'. I'm sending my condolences & love to the Judd's family. I love you & I pray for your strength in this overwhelmingly sad time. Lean on God, He's got you. Love always, Lynn Frazier.

[christyr]

This is a beautiful way to pay tribute to the Judds. The girls are so strong!

[micheleallen]

Rest in peace sweet Naomi. You're truly loved and very missed. Lots of love, hugs and prayers for Wynonna and Ashley 💞

[michelleallred]

This is so heartbreaking & like Wynonna said, such a bittersweet time, losing their mother & having to accept such a tremendous award in her honor. Being another person with depression & anxiety, I can so relate to Naomi feeling so lost w no way out. I am so sorry she couldn't find her way out of the darkness, but I know in my heart she is now basking in the bright light of Heaven & proudly watching over her beautiful daughters. My heaet & prayers go out to them, her husband, friends & fans. Shine bright & fly high Naomi. Love will build a bridge to guide yoyr girls back to you someday.

[bsbznumberfan]

I'm bawling like a baby right now after hearing Wynonna and the sweet words she spoke. I've been a huge fan of the judds since i was a teenage girl. I'm 44 now and i have a mental illness and i know how hard life can be as I'm struggling each and every day to wake up to face another day. There are days when i just want to give up. I have no family no friends the only one i have who cares is god. He's been with me through alot of hard times and he's with me now as i sit here and mourn the loss of such a beautiful and kind woman. Naomi will be missed and she will be in all our hearts forever. Rest with the angels💕💕 my condolences to Wynonna ashley judd and their family and friends. I'm sitting here listening to love can build a bridge and crying. We will never forget naomi for she was and always will be one of my favorites in country music. The song grandpa was played after i lost my grandpa over 20 years ago. It was one of his fav songs by them. And i sang it at his funeral for he always said what a beautiful voice i had and my grandma wanted me to sing it for him. He passed away before i got the chance to say goodbye. I rushed to the hospital when they said he's not gonna make it mucb longer so if you want to say goodbye you should come now. My friend sped to the hospital but it was too late he passed just 2 mins before i got there i was so sad that i didn't get to say goodbye and tell him how much i loved him. Same with my grandma she passed 2 yrs ago and her fav song was the baby by blake shelton so i sang it for her while i cried. She also loved the judds alan jackson and george straight. I love her and miss her so much. I'll always remember when my grandparents took me in we would always have cmt on singing and dancing to every song we heard. When love can build a bridge came on i would sing it and after wards my grandma would always say your gonna make it in country music someday i just know it. But due to mental illness and other things that happened in my life that dream never came true. Sorry for rambling I'll end it here by saying rip to the wonderful beautiful naomi judd she may be gone but she will never ever be forgotten💕💕💕💕

[gkelly]

Naomi’s death and tears aside, I think it is appalling that it’s taken until 2022 to get these 2 iconic women into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[AngelaSalatino]

Still in disbelief. Praying for Naomi's family and fans. Thank you for giving us so much through your music and making life a little better when we needed encouragement.

[FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

As someone that suffers from depression. I can tell you that it's the hardest thing in the world to handle when suicide crosses your mind day in day out and you fight it with all your heart.Know there will be that one day you don't have the fight in you. Hold your loved ones close don't rely on a psychiatrist all they do is write a prescription and send you on your way they don't help us. Reinforce your love for the individual don't let long periods of time go in between phone calls or seeing them. And no that a nice tight long hug is the best medicine out there. Someone with severe depression like I have I get a hug from someone and they say I love you can give me strength for days it's weird but it beats the lithium. Naomi rest in peace you're in pain no longer and watching down on us. Look how long you fought it you were a success my dear and you will never be forgotten. God has got you now and he'll give you those hugs everyday. For her family no she didn't do this to hurt you she loved you without a doubt regardless of the ups and downs. This was her battle with herself. Said with love and resp ect.Just a little education for people that know someone that suffering from depression 🤟🙏✝️🛐😇

[Free-flyBE]

So inspiring to hear words of the Lord spoken by celebrities!! Congratulations on induction & thank you beautiful Naomi for the music!

[lmc]

I know this hard pain myself - 13 Jan 2022 at noon precisely. My mother loved the Judds. All I can say is: "Love not only can build a bridge, Love is the bridge itself." RIP Sonja and Naomi 💝