Amongst the many artists who sang at Naomi’s funeral were Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Wynonna Judd, Jamey Johnson, Ashley Judd, and John Anderson. It would be easy to imagine that the deceased’s family members would want to hear these talented singers at the service. However, who were the other singers?
Martina McBride
During the memorial service for Naomi Judd, Martina McBride sang at the event. This was her first appearance since she had been on tour with Wynonna. She had battled with bronchitis, but continued singing.
The memorial service will air commercial free on CMT. The service will be hosted by Robin Roberts. The memorial will feature a video tribute to Naomi, and the singers will perform “Love Can Build A Bridge.”
The ceremony also featured performances by Emmylou Harris, Allison Russell, and Little Big Town. It was a celebration of Naomi’s life and was produced by CMT and Sandbox Live. It was the network’s highest-rated musical special in two years.
The concert also featured several other country music stars. Brandi Carlile joined Wynonna for a duo on the song “The Rose,” and Carly Pearce performed her own song, “Car Pearce.”
The Judds also sang at the ceremony. Jamey Johnson and Brad Paisley both paid tribute to Naomi. In addition, Reba McEntire and the Gaither Vocal Band performed their own songs.
Wynonna Judd
Known as the matriarch of the country music duo The Judds, Naomi Judd was a pioneer in the genre, whose influence was felt by many. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 30. She was 76. Her memorial service was held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. It was broadcast commercial-free on CMT. Several of her famous friends paid tribute to her.
Before the ceremony began, Bette Midler gave a video testimonial. She shared a throwback photo of herself with Naomi. She also read a poem by Maya Angelou.
The ceremony was accompanied by a choir from Christ Church in Nashville. The service was titled “A River of Time Celebration.” It aired on CMT and was hosted by Robin Roberts. The event also featured the Southern gospel trio The Gaithers, who performed a gospel song.
Jamey Johnson
Several country stars paid tribute to Naomi Judd on May 15th, the day of her funeral, including her daughter Wynonna Judd, Ashley Gibson, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, and the Southern gospel trio The Gaithers. The celebration aired on CMT and was titled “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration” and was produced by Sandbox Live and CMT.
The ceremony aired commercial-free on CMT. The memorial was hosted by Robin Roberts, who is a close friend of the Judds. The event lasted 80 minutes. It also featured many current artists performing Judd’s hits.
The Judds were scheduled to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame the following day. However, the day before the ceremony, Naomi took her own life. She was preparing to launch her “Final Tour” with her daughters.
Brad Paisley
Several celebrities paid tribute to Naomi Judd, including Brad Paisley, who sang at her funeral. The memorial service was held in Nashville, Tennessee, and will be broadcast commercial free on CMT. It will also air an encore presentation on Sunday, May 15 at 10 p.m. ET. Other musicians performing at the service included Emmylou Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Little Big Town, and Carly Pearce.
Naomi Judd was one of the most beloved figures in pop culture, and her influence was felt by many famous stars. She was the singer for the country duo the Judds. She was also a single mother, and suffered from trauma from intimate partner violence.
At the memorial, the Judds were joined by their daughters and country music legends. They sang songs like “River of Time” and “Love Will Build a Bridge” with a local choir.
Ashley Judd
During the Naomi Judd memorial service, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd were honored. They performed songs that were written by their mother. Their performances were met with a standing ovation.
The show also featured tributes from the likes of U2’s Bono, Little Big Town, Carly Pearce, and Emmylou Harris. The night’s finale was an acappella version of “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be” by Southern gospel trio The Gaithers.
The show was broadcast live on CMT. It also included messages from celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Bono.
The special aired Sunday at 6 p.m. and will be commercial-free. It will include musical performances, guest appearances, and a video montage. The event was held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
After the performance, Naomi Judd’s daughter Ashley opened up about her mother’s death to Good Morning America. She explained that her mother died by suicide. She also revealed that her mother had her funeral service written down.
