Wynonna Judd stood there, her voice choked up, a heartfelt tribute to Naomi’s recently deceased mother. When she sang “Love Can Build A Bridge”, her heart broke with grief, but a miracle happened when the entire audience below joined in, singing to her, like a warm embrace to soothe her sadness. Being sung to by everyone at this moment, Wynonna couldn’t hold back her tears, feeling the boundless love of those around her

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During the “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration” held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Wynonna Judd performed “Love Can Build A Bridge” as an emotional farewell to her late mother – Naomi Judd. This was the last song the mother and daughter performed together at the CMT Music Awards in April 2022, just weeks before Naomi passed away.​

When Wynonna finished singing, a magical moment happened: the guest artists and the audience below joined in, creating an emotional chorus. The music enveloped Wynonna like an embrace, transforming her pain into strength, and turning the performance into a collective healing ritual.​

The ceremony also featured a host of celebrities including Brandi Carlile, Ashley McBryde, Emmylou Harris, Little Big Town, and personalities like Oprah Winfrey and Bono, all coming together to remember and honor Naomi Judd’s legacy.​

You can watch Wynonna Judd’s emotional performance in the video below:

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