Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd
Judd in 2012
Born
Diana Ellen Judd

(1946-01-11)January 11, 1946
Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2022(2022-04-30) (aged 76)
Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, U.S.[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • television personality
Years active
  • 1983–1991
  • 1994–2022
Spouses
Michael Ciminella
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(m. 1964; div. 1972)​
Larry Strickland
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(m. 1989)​
[2]
Children
Musical career
GenresCountry
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Formerly ofThe Judds
Websitenaomijudd.com

Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022) was an American country music singer and actress. In 1980, she and her daughter Wynonna (born Christina Claire) formed the duo known as The Judds, which became a successful country music act, winning five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards. The Judds ceased performing in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with hepatitis; while Wynonna continued to perform as a solo artist, she occasionally reunited with her mother for tours as The Judds. Naomi died by suicide in 2022, on the day before she and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ "Country music icon, Williamson resident Naomi Judd dies at 76". Williamson Home Page. April 30, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Naomi Judd". IMDb. Retrieved September 19, 2022.