Everyone at Hank-FM sends their condolences to the family and millions of fans of Naomi Judd who passed away Saturday at the age of 76. Along with her daughter Wynonna, the Judds became one of the most decorated country duos of all-time.
The Judds were signed to RCA Nashville in 1983, recording 6 albums, winning 5 Grammy Awards, and 9 CMA Awards. The Judds stopped performing in 1991 when it was announced that Naomi had Hepatitis C. They made their final performance together just 20 days ago.
At the request of the family, the Country Music Hall of Fame will press on with today’s Medallion Ceremony. “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,” says CMHoF&M CEO Kyle Young. “Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history. Her triumphant life story overshadows today’s tragic news. 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.
