Remarks and music with lyrics about love, loss and heaven were a common thread throughout the public memorial held for Naomi Judd Sunday at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
CMT aired the emotional event for the singer and songwriter who died by suicide in April at the age of 76.Her daughter, actress Ashley Judd, was welcomed to the stage at the beginning of the tribute with a standing ovation. "Thank you for being in community and fellowship with us," the younger Judd said."Because we can pretend to care, but we cannot pretend to show up. So thank you for showing up for our mom.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also provide contact information for crisis centers around the world. Judd announced that to honor her mother, she planned to continue on the tour they were supposed to do together. She then closed the show with a rousing rendition of"Love Can Build a Bridge."
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