PHOTOS: Remembering Naomi Judd, 1946-2022

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Country music star Naomi Judd has died, according to her daughter Ashley Judd.

Take a look back at her life and career in photos: 

Kats Barry / The Tennessean

In a emotional farewell, Wynonna, left, and Naomi Judd accept their eighth consecutive CMA award Oct. 2, 1991. The Judds won Vocal Duo of the Year at the 25th annual CMA awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House. Title Country Music In 1991

Callie Shell / The Tennessean

Mother Naomi Judd holds the microphone for daughter Wynonna who is getting ready to named the winner of the Horizon award during the nationally televised 22nd annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct. 10, 1988. 88 Cma Awards 045

Freeman Ramsey / The Tennessean

Crystal Gayle, left, George Jones, Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd get together during opening ceremonies for the grand opening of the new Loretta Lynn’s Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., May 26, 2001.

US PRESSWIRE

Jan 30, 1994; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Clint Black and Tanya Tucker and Travis Tritt along with Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd perform during halftime of Super Bowl XXVIII between the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Photo By US PRESSWIRE © Copyright 1994 US PRESSWIRE

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Entertainer Naomi Judd introduces President George H. W. Bush during a campaign appearance on Sept. 29, 1992, at McGhee Tyson Airport. Sharing the stage, from left, are Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander, U.S. Rep. Don Sundquist, entertainer Ricky Skaggs, Mayor Victor Ashe, U.S. Rep. James Quillen, and U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. Former senator Howard Baker stands behind Judd. Victor Ashe 0044

Delores Delvin / The Tennessean

Naomi Judd, left, Ashley Judd in photo and Wynonna Judd playing on New Year’s Eve in Phoenix, Ariz. during their reunion concert Dec. 31, 1999. Naomi And Wynonna Judd

Callie Shell / The Tennessean

Mother Naomi Judd shows her surprise after daughter Wynonna named Virginia-born heartthrob Ricky Van Shelton the winner of the Horizon Award during the nationally televised 22nd annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct. 10, 1988. 88 Cma Awards 046

George Walker / The Tennessean

Wynonna and Naomi Judd share a laugh while discussing The Trilogy, a new restaurant scheduled to open soon, during a press conference at the 1911 Broadway site Dec. 11, 1995. Naomi Judd is an investor in the eatery that was the former site of Maude’s Courtyard restaurant.

Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Wynona and Naomi Judd arrive for the CMT Music Awards at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, April 11, 2022. Cmt Red Carpet 173

Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Wynona and Naomi Judd arrive for the CMT Music Awards at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, April 11, 2022. Cmt Red Carpet 175

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