Shock and grief surround Nashville with the news of the death of Naomi Judd at age 76 today (4/30). Wynonna and Ashley Judd said on their social media in part, “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief. We are in unknown territory.”

Just minutes after the news broke, country stars and fans alike took to Twitter to express their sadness for the loss of Judd, who was going to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year.”

• Carrie Underwood

  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

• The Judds Offical Instagram

  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc_PaleORCJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

• Maren Morris

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

  — MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) April 30, 2022

• Mickey Guyton

  Rest in power Naomi Judd

  — Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) April 30, 2022

• Cole Swindell

  Naomi Judd 😔 so sad to hear this news. Thinking of all of her family & friends. Tough day for country music..

  — Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) April 30, 2022

• Hoda Kotb

  So saddened by this news. @kathielgifford and i treasured the moments we shared with her on our show. One of a kind ❤️❤️RIP Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76 | AP News https://t.co/CcRCpVPffV

  — Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) April 30, 2022

• Amanda Shires

  Deepest sympathies @AshleyJudd and @Wynonna. Rest easy, Naomi Judd.

  — Ol’ Monster Shires (@amandashires) April 30, 2022

• Rosanna Arquette

  https://twitter.com/RoArquette/status/1520501495229140992?s=20&t=0Fu6PoQeTszYzm5RK5Difg

• Travis Tritt

  This is heartbreaking news! Naomi Judd was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. I had the honor of working with her in movies and numerous musical events. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to her family. https://t.co/ONRL9Q29om

  — Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 30, 2022

• The Oak Ridge Boys

  Oh Sweet Jesus... Naomi Judd has gone home ... the day before the Judds @countrymusichof induction ... This is divesting news... We are saddened beyond words...

  — The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 30, 2022

• Mariane Willimason

  Naomi Judd was a lovely woman and I'm very sorry to hear about her passing. May she find peace at last. My deepest condolences to her daughters. May God bring them comfort in this hour of their agony.

  — Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) April 30, 2022

• Silence So Deep

  Silence so deep only my soul can hear
  Says now the past is what I fear
  The future isn’t what it used to be
  Only today is all that’s promised me
  
  Flow on River of Time
  
  I love you, Naomi Judd. January 11, 1946 - April 30, 2022 pic.twitter.com/aaR3IPAkrt

  — Hunter Kelly (@hunterkelly) April 30, 2022

• Star Search Judge

  Back in 2003 Naomi Judd was a judge on Star search.. she gave me a perfect score and that changed my life.. Thank you Ms. Judd. She was a lovely woman and now the world is a little less bright without her. Condolences to her family and fans. Especially Wynonna and Ashley. 🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏻

  — Loni Love (@LoniLove) April 30, 2022

• Actress Kristin Johnston (CBS' Mom)

  https://twitter.com/thekjohnston/status/1520506887682215936?s=20&t=hJoipPkXFtosr0pq5JLbQg

• Jordan Davis

  RIP Naomi Judd…Sending prayers to the entire Family pic.twitter.com/0iOvvx0nm6

  — Jordan Davis Music (@JordanCWDavis) April 30, 2022

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