Naomi Judd’s life, legacy to be honored with special CMT programming Tuesday
CMT will celebrate the life and legacy of the late Naomi Judd with special programing Tuesday night.
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“CMT Remembers: Naomi Judd” will debut at 9 p.m. EDT Tuesday on the country music-centric network, with four encore presentations slated for 8:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, noon Saturday and 11 a.m. EDT Sunday.
Judd, matriarch of the Grammy-winning mother-daughter duo The Judds, died Saturday at the age of 76. Her daughters, Wynona and Ashley Judd, attributed her death to the “disease of mental illness” and tearfully accepted her Sunday night induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on her behalf.
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According to CMT, the retrospective will feature archival footage and interviews interspersed with unforgettable performances from her double-decade career.
“The 30-minute television special will recount Judd’s colorful past as a trailblazer for women in country music and the duo’s path to becoming one of the most successful in country music history,” the network stated.
And the A-list country music stars already on deck to share the love include Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Wynonna Judd and others.
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McBride was scheduled to go on tour with the Judds later in 2022, Taste of Country reported.
Network executives will also include Judd’s final red-carpet interview at the 2022 CMT Music Awards earlier this month, as well as coverage of Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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In addition, CMT will air The Judds’ final performance of “Love Can Build A Bridge” from the most recent awards show every hour during music hours on CMT, CMT Music and CMT Pluto channels this week.
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FILE – In this June 10, 2010 file photo,country singer Naomi Judd performs during the opening of the CMA Music Festival at the Riverfront stage in Nashville, Tenn. Judd is hosting a limited-run talk show on SiriusXM called "Think Twice." Her first guest will be Ashley Judd, June 8. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, file)
The Judd’s, Naomi Judd, right, and Wynonna Judd speak at a news conference to announce their tour during the CMA Music Festival Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Riverfront stage in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
FILE – Ashley Judd, right, and her mother, Naomi Judd, arrive at the LA premiere of "Olympus Has Fallen," at the ArcLight Theatre, Monday, March 18, 2013, in Los Angeles. Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born matriarch of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died, her family announced Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was 76. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
FILE – Naomi Judd performs at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, June 13, 2009. Judd, the Kentucky-born matriarch of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died, her family announced Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was 76. (AP Photo/Josh Anderson, File)
at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Country music singer Naomi Judd speaks at a garden party in honor of Maya Angelou at Angelou’s home Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Artist Naomi Judd performs at "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration" at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Singer Naomi Judd, left, and singer Wynonna Judd of the duo The Judds perform at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif. on Saturday, May 3, 2008. This is the first time The Judds have performed together in over 7 years. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
From left, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd are seen onstage at the Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country in Las Vegas on Monday, April 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
From left, artists Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd backstage at "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration" at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Naomi Judd arrives at the LA premiere of "Olympus Has Fallen" at the ArcLight Theatre on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Naomi Judd, left, and Wynonna Judd, of The Judds, perform at the Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country in Las Vegas on Monday, April 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
From left, artists Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd on the red carpet of "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration" at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
FILE – Wynonna Judd, left, and her mother, Naomi Judd, of The Judds, perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVIII in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 1994. Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born matriarch of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died, her family announced Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was 76. (AP Photo/Eric Draper, File)
Recording artist Naomi Judd arrives at the 3rd Annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)
In this May 3, 1994, photo, Naomi Judd pinches the cheeks of Luke Perry after asking him about the title of his new movie, "8 Seconds," during the 29th Academy of Country Music Awards in Universal City, Calif. Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday, March 4, 2019, after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)
Rossi Morreale and Naomi Judd on stage during the CMT Music Awards Monday, April 14, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Country music singers Martina McBride, left, and Naomi Judd sing "Happy Birthday" at a garden party in honor of Maya Angelou at Angelou’s home Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wynonna Judd, left, and her mother, Naomi, perform during the Country Music Association awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Oct. 9, 1989. The Judds took home the award for duo of the year. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country music mother-daughter duo the Judds hold their Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1, 1991. Daughter Wynona is at left, and mom Naomi smiles at right. (AP Photo)
Wynonna Judd, right, hugs sister Ashley Judd during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall Of Fame Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wynonna Judd, second from the right, stands next to the Judds’ induction plaque as sister Ashley Judd, left, Ricky Skaggs, and MC Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum look on during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Ricky Skaggs presents Wynonna Judd with her medallion during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame as sister Ashley Judd, left, looks on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Ricky Skaggs presents Ashley Judd the medallion that would have been given to her mother Naomi Judd dduring the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Ashley Judd, left, cries as she speaks as sister Wynonna Judd watches during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall Of Fame Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wynonna Judd pauses as she speaks during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wynonna Judd blows a kiss to attendees during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall Of Fame Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wynonna Judd looks to the sky during the Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Rose Drake, wife of inductee Pete Drake speaks during the Country Music Hall of Fame medallion ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Ronnie Milsap speaks during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vince Gill, left, and Eddie Bayers pose for a photo with Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Garth Brooks performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vince Gill performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Valerie Ervin, president of the Ray Charles Foundation speaks during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Charlie McCall speaks during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Bettye LaVette performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Michael Trotter Jr. of War and Treaty performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Carly Pearce performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Marty Stuart performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tommy Sims performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Eddie Bayers speaks during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tanya Blount of War and Treaty performs during the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wynonna Judd is seen before the Country Music Hall of Fame medallion ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
