This Judds Tribute Brought the Country Music Hall of Fame To Tears

The Judds were honored with three songs during their Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony. Carly Pearce sang a beautiful version of "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol Days)."

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Carly Pearce gave one of the most powerful performance of the night at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Medallion Ceremony on Sunday (May 1), where she sang in tribute to new inductees the Judds.

The Judds were one of a class of inductees — also including the late Ray Charles, and recording musicians Eddie Bayer and Pete Drake — and in the hours leading up to the ceremony, tragedy struck the legendary duo when Naomi Judd unexpectedly died on Saturday, just one day earlier.

At the request of the Judd family, the Hall of Fame moved forward with its plans to celebrate its new class of inductees, and Naomi's daughter and duo member Wynonna Judd attended the event and gave an emotional speech. Naomi's death cast a long shadow over the evening's performances, too: Pearce delivered a somber and reverent rendition of "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)," a hit song for the Judds from 1986.

After the ceremony, Pearce reflected on her experience of performing during such a powerful moment, and spoke to the Judds' lasting impact.



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[reneemcgee]

Naomi and I would sit at Vanderbilt hospital and have coffee or tea while we waited for our lab work to come back. We talked about our kids and just life in general she was a hoot. Then I moved to Texas and lost touch but will always remember how much she loved her family. Will always love and miss you R.I.P My friend. Renée McGee, Daisetta Texas.

[davismi]

So sorry she’s no longer her with us. Best prayers for the family. May god be with you all

[johnlwhite]

She is one of those very rare ones that you NEVER will forget even if you never met her in person. I know God has her close and her voice can be heard all through out heaven. RIP beautiful

[amyfritz]

I Grew Up My Parents Always Played Their Music, I Cried To Hear About Naomi Made Me Sad for Wynonna
and Ashley It Made Me Cry Thinking of My Mom and Sad if I Lost Her

[DavidBrandt-rs]

Rest in piece Noami you will be missed alot❤😢

[shellyvoss]

Grandpaw Tell Me About The Good Old Days.I Was a Teenager done A Book Report, On This Beautiful Blessed Song.My Favorites All Yous Judd's.My Condolences to All the Family's Love You's With All My ❤ Always.Love Can Build A Bridge So Love and All Your Beautiful Song's.I'm Heartbroken and Always.Love You's.I sang The First Song In Arkansas at A Retirement R.V. Family Gathering with A Very Nice Lady, We got a Standing Ovation.They Loved It.Such a Beautiful Blessed ❤ Day Moments.

[melisa]

The Judds are part of the soundtrack of my life. I cannot even get through an entire song without crying.

[ericbrooks]

R.I P. I too have been down that very dark road. Depression is a HORRIBLE illness. Thanks for the truly AMAZING music. 😥👍🌹

[gennyhaynes]

I loved the Judds. And they were one of my faves.

[bryanjeske]

Beautiful tribute to a great woman !!! R.I.P. Naomi Judd !!!

[cntrygirl]

The Judds are a huge part of my life. They are part of what got me into country music. They are part of the soundtrack of my life. My heart just aches for Naomi’s daughters. If you or anyone you love is struggling with mental illness help is out there. Just Please Stay!! And Keep Staying!! 🙏🏻💔

[cpma]

Respect. For Naomi teaching all of us so much. For these strong women attending this ceremony and showing grace while grieving. Love and prayers for all.

[christinelopez]

Naomi will always be by your sides, sharing all of your lives. RIP Naomi Judd

[Paulina-vcgb]

All three women have their own wonderful amazing personalities. And I think their mother taught them more than one major thing in life always be strong in the skies the limit❤️ My prayers are with these girls I myself just lost my father and he was my hero. So needless to say I cried through this whole thing she will always be missed and she will always be remembered for the beautiful soul she was🙏

[loriethomas]

Grandpa tell me bout the good old days. You always cried and thought about your own grandpa that did tell you many stories and was probably gone. Those were great times in country music. The one and only mother daughter duo that I knew of. That made wonderful beautiful music together

[firstmedtech]

Together they were magic, but Naomi raised up a powerhouse in Wynona! Thanks for the magic. 🌹Rest In perfect Peace, sweet lady.

[mikefritz]

Thanks for sharing some special moments from this night. RIP Naomi

[RedDevilMoto]

I can still remember seeing the Judds perform on tv in the mid 1980's, and i can remember standing there, listening to their beautiful voices and harmony's and saying...."Wow! Who's the two sisters singing on tv?" Naomi looked more like the sister than the mother, i was shocked to hear she was the MOM!"

[evadavis]

I feel so overwhelmingly sad about the loss of this beautiful woman. I met her and she was so kind and sweet; beautiful inside and out.

[cindywolcott]

My three adult children decided they wanted to play the Judds song “Grandpa” at their grandpa (my dads) funeral. I sobbed through the whole song. I could not gather my composure. It is a song that touched all of our hearts. I still cry to this day, 12 years later, when I hear that song or think about my dad. Naomi, we are very sad you’re gone from us, but oh what a time you are having in Heaven. I love these words in one of my favorite songs. Your pain and your suffering forgotten, and your tears will be turned into joy, How beautiful Heaven must be. I’m putting all of my faith into that verse. Wynonna and Ashley, I pray for your peace in this difficult time.