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Part 2: Love Can Build a Bridge/Child of the Light Season 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Judd Family: Truth Be Told,” titled “Part 2: Love Can Build a Bridge/Child of the Light,” promises to be filled with drama and emotion. Fans of the show can expect to see the tensions within the Judd family escalate as they set off on their journey. Despite their shared goal of family unity, fighting continues to cloud their path.

In this episode, Wynonna and Naomi make a significant decision to leave Ashley behind in Nashville. This choice leads to unexpected and devastating consequences for the family. Viewers will witness how the absence of Ashley affects the dynamics among the family members, highlighting the importance of togetherness and support.

As the episode unfolds, Naomi takes on the role of peacemaker,...

The Judd family is back with an exciting new episode titled “Part 2: Love Can Build a Bridge/Child of the Light.” This installment promises to be filled with drama, music, and heartfelt moments. As the family takes off on their journey, tensions rise, and fighting intensifies. Viewers will see how the dynamics shift as Wynonna and Naomi make a bold decision to leave Ashley behind in Nashville, leading to some devastating consequences.

Naomi, always the glue of the family, tries to bring everyone together through the power of music. Her efforts to unite the family are heartfelt, but it remains to be seen if they will succeed. Meanwhile, Wynonna and Ashley seem to be flourishing in their own ways, showcasing their talents and individuality. This contrast highlights the different paths each family member is taking.

As the episode unfolds, fans can expect emotional moments and a deeper look into the struggles of family life.

It seems like just yesterday but also long ago when news broke that country icon Naomi Judd was dead. This week marks the third anniversary since she passed away. A new documentary delves into the family secrets and reveals how her death brought her family back together again. Keep reading to find out more.

Naomi Judd Died From Suicide

Naomi Judd was one of the most beloved singers in the music industry. She was also known for her acting roles. But despite being loved by the public, she struggled with mental health demons. She was one of the first celebrities to publicly speak out about her mental health issues. Unfortunately, being transparent about her struggles didn’t save her life.

Naomi Judd/Credit: YouTube

On May 30, 2022, Naomi Judd ended her life with a gun. Her daughter, Ashley, was in the house at the time but briefly stepped out of the room.

The Top 20 hit the stage on Sunday night, performing for America’s vote and a spot in tonight’s Top 14. In our Top 20 poll we asked You who came out on top, and in turn got some insight on who may be in danger of going home when host Ryan Seacrest names the Top 14 on Monday, April 15. See our poll results below.

Triston Harper (“H-o-p-e”) – 46.02%

Abi Carter (“Welcome to the Black Parade”) – 11.46%

McKenna Faith Breinholt (“Both Sides Now”) – 9.4%

Will Moseley (“Makin’ Me Look Good Again”) – 6.23%

Kayko (“Over You”) – 4.95%

Julia Gagnon (“I Believe”) – 3.9%

Jack Blocker (“You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”) – 3.12%

Kaibrienne (“The Girl I Am Now”) – 2.73%

Roman Collins (“Never Would Have Made It”) – 2.56%

Mia Matthews (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”) – 2%

Emmy Russell (“Want You”) – 1.56%

Nya (“Georgia on My Mind”) – 1.17%

Odell Bunton Jr. (“The Door”) – 1.06%

Mackenzie Sol (“I’ll Never Love Again”) – 0.78%

Ajii (“Like a Stone”) – 0.72%

Jordan Anthony (“When the Party’s Over...

Tonight on “American Idol,” host Ryan Seacrest announces the Top 20, who will each perform a song of their choice to capture America’s vote once more. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie give feedback from the judges’ table and guest performers Teddy Swims, Lauren Spencer-Smith and Paul Russell take the stage.

Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 10 airing Sunday, April 14 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et/Pt). The Top 14 will be revealed on Monday, April 15.

See ‘American Idol 22’ predictions: Now You can predict who will win and who’ll be voted out next

8:03 p.m. — Ryan reveals nearly 30 million votes were cast to decide tonight’s Top 20. Tonight, viewers at home are in charge again. Over the next three hours the Top 20 will be revealed and they will instantly sing for a spot in the Top 14. Keep in mind, the results of tonight...

Wynonna Judd still gets nervous about performing on stage. Shortly after joining Jelly Roll onstage at the 2023 CMA Awards for a duet of his song “Need a Favor,” Judd addressed concerns from fans after they noticed that she gripped onto Jelly Roll during the entirety of the performance.

“Okay, so they say don’t read the comments – I’ve read the comments,” she said in the video. “I’m just gonna come clean with y’all: I was so freaking nervous. I got out there, and I looked at Jelly...

Jelly Roll came out on top at last night’s CMA Awards, opening the show with a boisterous performance of “Need a Favor” alongside Wynonna Judd and joining K. Michelle to sing the Judds‘ “Love Can Build a Bridge” for the finale. He even managed to snag the New Artist of the Year between performances. But it seems the night’s excitement might have gotten the best of the face-tattooed singer-rapper — Jelly Roll dropped his trophy before he could even get it home, shattering it to pieces.

Jelly Roll reposted...

Jelly Roll is the year’s breakout country star, a larger-than-life character with so much heat right now that the producers of the CMA Awards chose him to open the show. The face-tattooed singer-rapper from Antioch, Tennessee, sang a boisterous “Need a Favor” with help from an unannounced guest: Wynonna Judd.

“Who the hell am I to expect a savior/if I only talk to God when I need a favor?” the man born Jason DeFord howled in the song, a track off his new album Whitsitt Chapel, while a...

This year’s CMAs will feature a typically stacked lineup of performers. Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Tanya Tucker, among others, are all set to perform at the awards ceremony, which is at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8. Those who can’t attend can watch it live on ABC that night at 8 p.m. Et or stream it the next day on Hulu. The show’s producers announced the nominees last month.

Jelly Roll will open the show with his hit, “Need a Favor”; it will be his first...

Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll are among the country artists performing at this year’s CMA awards.

Additional performers for the annual ceremony include K. Michelle, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and Tanya Tucker. Bryan doubles as both a performer and a host for the CMA Awards alongside Peyton Manning, set to air Nov. 8 on ABC.

Jelly Roll, who has been nominated for five CMA Awards, will take the stage for the first time to open the night with “Need a Favor.” Throughout the evening, Stapleton, who is nominated for three awards, will perform “White Horse” and Wilson, who stands as the ceremony’s most-nominated performer, will sing her new song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.”

Bryan, on the other hand, will perform a medley celebrating his 30 hit singles, including “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,...

A little more than a year after the death of Naomi Judd, a couple dozen of her friends and admirers are saluting her and daughter Wynonna on an upcoming album of songs by the Judds. A Tribute to the Judds, due out Oct. 27, will find Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, Jelly Roll, and many others singing 14 songs made famous by the mother-daughter duo.

“To have all of these artists, most of which are my friends, come together and lend their voices and artistry to reimagine these songs,...

The winners are in for the 2023 CMT Music Awards!

This year, Lainey Wilson led the charge with four noms, including Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year, with three artists tied for second place — Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown.

Brown and his wife, Katelyn, made history Sunday as they became the first-ever married couple to win Video of the Year for their hit “Thank God”.

Jelly Roll took home several awards including — Male Breakthrough Video of the Year.

Across all categories, CMT recognized 21 first-time nominees, with Carrie Underwood, the most awarded artist in CMT history, also earning another nod this year, however, she did not take home the trophy.

Hosted by Brown and Kelsea Ballerini — who was also nominated this year — the CMT Music Awards aired at 8:00 p.m. Et on CBS Sunday from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Wynonna Judd told Et on Sunday that her return to the CMT Music Awards is “bittersweet,” adding that she would use this weekend’s award ceremony as an opportunity to help others struggling with their mental health.

During her performance of “I Want To Know What Love Is” with Ashley McBryde, Wynonna pointed to the sky and said, “Mama, you need to be here.”

Wynonna and her late mother, Naomi Judd, delivered their first TV performance in two decades at last year’s CMTs. The performance turned out to be the duo’s final one together; Naomi died by suicide weeks later.

“I’m going to use my time to talk to anyone out there who is struggling,” Wynonna told Et’s Cassie Dilaura of her appearance at Sunday’s awards. “It’s an opportunity to help somebody.”

“It’s a bittersweet time,” Wynonna continued, adding that her granddaughter will turn one later this month.

Musicians and fans from across the country came together on Sunday for the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown hosted the ceremony and Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things announced the first winner — Hardy’s “Wait in the Truck” featuring Lainey Wilson, for Collaborative Video of the Year. Megan Moroney won Breakthrough Female Video of the Year for her single “Tennessee Orange,” and Jelly Roll took home the award for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year for “Son of a Sinner” shortly after. Kane and Katelyn Brown took home the night’s top prize,...

Wynonna Judd is set to return to the CMT Music Awards stage, nearly one year after her and Naomi Judd‘s final performance together at last year’s show, which came just weeks before Naomi’s death.

Et can exclusively reveal Judd will team up with recent tourmate Ashley McBryde for their debut television performance set to air live on April 2 on CBS from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Following Naomi’s death last year, McBryde joined The Judds and they toured together as part of Wynonna’s The Judds: The Final Tour, which continued as planned as a tribute to Naomi.

Read More: Wynonna Judd Says Touring After Naomi Judd's Death Is 'Healing,' Infant Granddaughter Is Giving Her 'Hope'

Wynonna and McBryde recently kicked off the 2023 leg of the tour, which will also include Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Tanya Tucker for select dates.

Lainey Wilson tops the list of 2023 CMT Music Awards nominees, earning nominations in the Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year categories. Following close behind, Cody Johnson, first-time nominee Jelly Roll, and co-host Kane Brown picked up three nominations each.

The fan-voted CMT Music Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt (tape-delayed on the West Coast). Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini are co-hosting the show which will take place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Voting is now open at vote.cmt.com.

CMT Music Awards Nominees:

Video Of The Year

Best video of the year; awarded to the artist. Top 6 nominees, from the first round of voting, will be announced on March 27. The final 3 nominees, from the second round of voting, will be announced on show day, April...

The nominations are in and this year’s CMT Music Awards will have plenty of familiar faces — and a whole lot of new ones.

Lainey Wilson leads the charge with four noms, including Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year. Tied with three nominees apiece are first-time nominee Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown.

Across all categories, CMT is recognizing 21 first-time nominees.

Meanwhile, the first round of nominations for the highly coveted Video of the Year award has 16 acts, including another nod for Carrie Underwood, who reigns as the most awarded artist in CMT history with a total of 25 wins. She is also slated to perform.

Read More: Kane Brown on Hosting the CMT Music Awards With Kelsea Ballerini and Performing With Wife Katelyn (Exclusive)

Hosted by Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, the CMT Music Awards take place on Sunday, April 2 at 8 p.

Nominations for the 2023 CMT Music Awards were announced Wednesday morning and Lainey Wilson wound up with the most of her contemporaries. The “Heart Like a Truck” singer picked up four nods for the fan-voted event, which is set to air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on April 2.

Wilson’s nominations were bolstered by her Hardy collaboration “Wait in the Truck,” which is up for Video of the Year, but she also got recognized in the Female Video of the Year category for her own “Heart Like a Truck.

Wynonna Judd is healing through music. During a recent visit to Entertainment Tonight, the country star revealed that she had written a song that touches on her journey with grief following the death of her mother Naomi Judd last year.

“I just wrote a song called ‘Broken and Blessed,’ and that’s how I feel on this tour,” she said. ‘I’m somewhere between hell and hallelujah’ is one of the lines in it.”

“I struggle,” she added. “And I think when I struggle, I say it onstage. I’m...

Wynonna Judd is sharing her thoughts on how she is doing a month after her mother, Naomi, died by suicide at the age of 76.

In a moving message on Instagram, Judd writes, “Checking in. There is so much happening in the world right now. So before I sat down to write this, I thought, ‘No…I just don’t know what to say.’ Then, I heard the words from my life coach asking me, ‘What do you know?’ And I began to cry.”

She continued, “What Do I Know?? I Do know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did. This cannot be how The Judds story ends.

“Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration” was broadcast live on CMT Sunday night two weeks and one day after the country music legend died. But it hadn’t been half that long in the planning. The show’s gestation really came just a week prior to air date, on — appropriately enough — Mother’s Day. That was when executive producer Jason Owen considered a wish that Naomi had put into her will several years back: that a memorial be held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The only date the storied venue had open on which cameras and crowds could come in was just seven days ago. So Owen and his producing partners at CMT did what Naomi would have done: They hustled.

The expedience with which the show was produced worked in its favor, as there was still plenty of raw emotion to go around to lend the show its share of raw emotion.

Family, friends, and fans alike celebrated the life and music of Naomi Judd with a moving event at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, following a private memorial that took place last week. The full influence of the Judds’ recordings and Naomi’s life, in particular, were felt by the numerous stars who dropped in to perform or offer a remembrance of the singer and philanthropist, who took her own life April 30 at 76.

Hosted by Robin Roberts, “Naomi Judd: River of Time” was broadcast live on CMT without commercials and...

Updated: Performers and a host have been announced for Sunday’s celebration of life for Naomi Judd, with Robin Roberts presiding over the proceedings and Brandi Carlile, Ashley McBryde, Little Big Town, the Gaithers and Emmylou Harris and Allison Russell singing in honor of Judd.

The memorial will air live and commercial-free on CMT Sunday at 6 p.m. Et/5 Ct with an encore presentation at 10 p.m. Et/9 Ct. On the west coast, it will be shown tape-delayed at 6 and 10.

Bono, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey, Martina McBride and Salma Hayek will offer tributes, and Judd’s daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd will appear. Carly Pearce and Cody Alan will host the CMT telecast. .

The program is being co-produced by CMT and Sandbox Live. The show’s executive producers are Margaret Comeaux and Leslie Fram of CMT, Jason Owen of Sandbox Live and Patrizia Dimaria of Ladypants Productions.

Said the CMT producers in a joint statement,...

Dolly Parton is remembering her close friend (and fellow Capricorn) Naomi Judd two days after her shocking death. On Monday, the country legend shared a note addressed to Judd’s daughters Wynonna and Ashley, where she expressed her condolences while celebrating The Judds’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

“I was so shocked to hear about Naomi’s passing. Naomi and I were close. We were very similar. We were the same age and both Capricorns,” she wrote. “We loved big hair, makeup and music. I have always loved Ashley,...

Earlier this month, the Judds reunited to give their first awards-show performance in two decades, singing the timeless ballad “Love Can Build a Bridge” at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Tragically, the performance also proved to be their last following Saturday’s shocking news of Naomi Judd’s death at 76.

For their rendition of the 1990 Top 5 hit, Naomi and daughter Wynonna sang face to face on an outdoor stage in front of Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum — the very institution that was to induct them as members this Sunday.

News of the death of superstar Naomi Judd rocked the country music community this afternoon, as colleagues, collaborators and friends remembered a sweet woman whose talents were among the most popular in the genre.

Some of the early reactions:

Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today…

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 30, 2022

Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed “Love Can Build a Bridge” just a few short weeks ago.

Naomi Judd, one half of the Grammy-winning duo the Judds, died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Her representative confirmed the news. No cause of death was given.

“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” her daughters, singer Wynonna and film star Ashley, wrote on Twitter. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”

Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost...

Naomi Judd, the matriarch of the Judd family and one half of the Country music duo The Judds, has died. She was 76.

The news was confirmed by daughters Wynonna and Ashley in a statement posted on Instagram Saturday. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” they wrote. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”

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