Public Memorial for Naomi Judd To Air on CMT

Public Memorial for , Naomi Judd To Air on CMT.

On April 30, the Judd sisters announced they had lost their beloved mother “to the disease of mental illness” one day before being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

On April 30, the Judd sisters announced they had lost their beloved mother “to the disease of mental illness” one day before being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

It was later revealed that Naomi took her own life.

She was 76 years old.

CNN reports Ashley and Wynonna Judd are working alongside CMT to honor the memory of their mother.

CNN reports Ashley and Wynonna Judd are working alongside CMT to honor the memory of their mother.

CMT will air a public memorial service for Naomi Judd as a commercial-free special starting at 6 p.m.

EST on May 15.

The special will air from Nashville, Tennessee, at the famed former home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium.

The special will air from Nashville, Tennessee, at the famed former home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium.

We are sincerely privileged to work alongside Wynonna and Ashley to present this live celebration of life for their mother Naomi... , CMT, via statement.

...while we all continue to deeply mourn the loss of such a legendary artist... , CMT, via statement.

...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.

, CMT, via statement.

This special will celebrate her timeless voice... , CMT, via statement.

...unforgettable spirit and the immense impact she left on our genre through the best form of healing we have - music.

, CMT, via statement