“CMT REMEMBERS: NAOMI JUDD” to air Tuesday, May 3rd at 9p/8c

tazz | May 2, 2022

WHAT: CMT REMEMBERS: NAOMI JUDD” is a celebration honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of the legendary Naomi Judd, one half of country music’s iconic mother-daughter duo, The Judds. Featuring archival footage and interviews blended alongside memorable performances and moments from the past several decades of her career, the half-hour event recounts Naomi’s storied past as a trailblazer for women in country music and path to becoming one of the most successful duos in country music history. From a comprehensive overview of The Judds’ early beginnings and family dynamics to Naomi’s career post-The Judds before the GRAMMY-winning pair’s reunion in 2022, the special will also feature Naomi’s final interview on the 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS red carpet earlier this month and include coverage of last night’s emotional induction ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Additionally, CMT will air The Judds’ final performance of international hit and chart-topping single, “Love Can Build A Bridge,” from the 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS every hour during music hours on CMT, CMT Music and CMT Pluto channels this week. Watch the full performance here.

WHO: The special will include appearances, commentary and reactions from Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, daughter Wynonna and more.

WHEN + WHERE: Airs Tuesday, May 3rd at 9p/8c on CMT. The special will receive four encore presentations: Wednesday, May 4th at 8:30a/7:30c (CMT) and 8p/7c (CMT Music); Saturday, May 7th at 12p/11c (CMT) and Sunday, May 8th at 11a/10c (CMT Music).