Live celebration honors Judd

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 – A live celebration honoring the life of Naomi Judd, "Naomi Judd:A River of Celebration," will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern live from the Ryman.

CMT will exclusively televise the public memorial service as a commercial-free special.

"We are sincerely privileged to work alongside Wynonna and Ashley to present this live celebration of life for their mother Naomi. While we all continue to deeply mourn the loss of such a legendary artist, we are honored to commemorate her legacy alongside the country community, her friends, family and legions of fans across the world at the perfect venue: The Mother Church of Country Music. This special will celebrate her timeless voice, unforgettable spirit and the immense impact she left on our genre through the best form of healing we have - music," said CMT Producers in a statement referring to the late singer's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley.

Additional details on the public memorial service, performers and special appearances will be announced soon.