CMT Reveals Host, Performers For ‘Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration’
Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris and Allison Russell, Little Big Town and The Gaithers will honor the legacy of Naomi Judd with performances on CMT’s Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration, taking place Sunday, May 15 at the Ryman Auditorium.
The celebration of life, which will be hosted by co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America and close family friend Robin Roberts, will also include special messages from Judd’s friends and fans, including Bono, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey and Salma Hayek.
Wynonna and Ashley Judd, Martina McBride and others will make special appearances on the show, and Carly Pearce and Cody Alan will serve as hosts for CMT. Devoted husband and ‘Pop’ to the girls, Larry Strickland, will be in attendance in loving memory of his wife Naomi. The event is presented by CMT and Sandbox Live, in partnership with The Judd family.
A limited number of tickets are available to the general public, with more information here.
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