Entertainment Music Country Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony to Go On Following Naomi Judd's Death, Wynonna Expected to Attend Ashley and Wynonna Judd announced that they lost their "beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness" in a statement on Saturday By Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice Instagram Twitter Nicholas Rice is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial Intern in early 2020, before later transitioning to a freelance role, and then staff positions soon after. Nicholas writes and edits anywhere between 7 to 9 stories per day on average for PEOPLE, spanning across each vertical the brand covers. Nicholas has previous work experience with Billboard, POPSUGAR, Bustle and Elite Daily. When not working, Nicholas can be found playing with his 5 dogs, listening to pop music or eating mozzarella sticks. People Editorial Guidelines and Nancy Kruh Published on May 1, 2022 12:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it will still hold its medallion ceremony on Sunday, a day after the death of country music star Naomi Judd — who was set to be inducted alongside her daughter Wynonna Judd as the musical duo The Judds — on Saturday. Wynonna, 57, is still expected to attend the ceremony, a representative for the Country Music Hall of Fame told PEOPLE in a statement. However, red carpet arrivals have been canceled. Other inductees at the ceremony will include Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles, and Pete Drake. Naomi Judd Dead at 76, According to Daughters Ashley and Wynonna: 'We Are Navigating Profound Grief' Kyle Young, the CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, told Billboard: "We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Naomi Judd, who enters the Country Music Hall of Fame tomorrow as a member of mother-daughter duo The Judds." "Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history. Her triumphant life story overshadows today's tragic news," he added. "Her family has asked that we continue with The Judds' official Hall of Fame induction on Sunday. We will do so, with heavy hearts and weighted minds. Naomi and daughter Wynonna's music will endure." Naomi Judd. Jeff Kravitz/Getty for CMT Naomi's death at age 76 was announced by her daughters, Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd, in a statement obtained by PEOPLE Saturday. For more on Naomi Judd, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the statement read. "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. 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," the statement read. "We are in unknown territory." An additional statement from Naomi's husband of 32 years, Larry Strickland, reads: "Naomi Judd's family request privacy during this heartbreaking time. No additional information will be released at this time." PEOPLE has confirmed Naomi died by suicide. Naomi Judd. Jonathan Leibson/WireImage Naomi Judd Remembered by Fellow Country Stars Following Her Death at 76: 'Heartbreaking News' As part of the mother-daughter pair The Judds, Naomi and Wynonna garnered 14 No. 1 songs over their decades-long careers. Some of The Judds' most popular tunes included, "Mama He's Crazy," "Why Not Me," "Girls Night Out," "Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain," and "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)." The duo stopped performing in 1991 when doctors diagnosed Naomi with hepatitis C, which she had contracted while working as a nurse. The pair had just taken to the CMT Music Awards show stage last month, where they made their first televised appearance in 20 years. RELATED VIDEO: How Wynonna and Ashley Judd Reacted to Mom Naomi's Depression — and Why Naomi Is 'Terrified' to Share Her Story The Judds Enter the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Wynonna Says, 'It's About Damn Time!' There, the duo performed their 1990 hit "Love Will Build a Bridge" accompanied by a choir of gospel singers, coming together at the end for a touching family moment. The family act also recently announced their first tour in over a decade, titled The Final Tour. The 10-date arena tour was set to kick off on Sept. 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and would conclude in Nashville on Oct. 28. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.