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Today, I pour my soul into describing the four interviews I was given no choice in doing the day our beloved mother died, and why such material should remain private for all families in the devastation the follows suicide. We need better law enforcement procedures and laws that would allow suffering families and their deceased loved one more dignity around agonizingly intimate details of their suffering. Autopsies are public record. So are toxicology reports. We have shared our story so openly, to raise awareness, reduce stigma, to help people identify, and make sure we all know we face mental illness together. What more do folks want us to give of our grief? Link in bio.

Posted by @ashley_judd on Aug 31, 2022 12:08PM

Today we celebrate and uplift my gorgeous Mother and Sister`s inimitable music, with this new series on Apple Music. Check out what Sister has to say about it, and listen to the evolution of their earliest beginnings, their preternatural harmonies, and their journey into icon status. I have always deeply loved the music and felt so proud. The last episode includes deep and poignant reflections on our loss. (If you choose to comment, which of course you are welcome to, please focus on the Judds`music, that is what were are celebrating here. Thank you.) ・・・ #Repost wynonnajudd ・・・ Oh nashvillehk, you have worked so hard!!!! Thank you for telling our story, and getting it right. The time that we had together on the phone for all of the interviews has been priceless! Seeing this artwork for the first time was an emotional moment for me. I was just over 13 years old. Somewhere around 1977, I think. Mom wanted to get a photo of the two of us to show people that we had started singing together. Wow!!!!!! Looking at this photo, I really see the twinkle in her eye!!!! We have no idea what’s about to happen. We were so naïve, so green. We had no experience whatsoever in show business. And the rest is #HERSTORY !!! You can listen to the Episode 1 of Neon Songbook: The Judds on applemusic NOW! 💙🎶

Posted by @ashley_judd on Aug 15, 2022 12:57PM

Wow. This is the power of my big sister’s voice. She will blow you away. And she has blown me away with her willingness to show up & sing for our mom during this emotionally harrowing time. wynonnajudd I lift you up, I love you, I walk beside you. This is also to thank the deep thoughtfulness of our artist friends who eulogized our beloved mom in song and word at her celebrations. You moved us with your gifts, presence, harmonies, reflections, tears, and effort. We wish we had space to draw out the singularity of each of your distinct contributions to her - as a single working mom (Reese), a songwriter (Bono), a harmony singer (Emmy Lou and Allison), as pure county sound (Jamey), as an intellectual (Salma), as a sister and woman, (Dolly and Reba) and sojounrer (Martina),and the Isaacs for hearing her anointing. We felt your love and respect. We thank you deeply. Love, Ashley, Wy, and Pop. And yes, I have thown in Sister and Brandi`s "The Rose" duet in my Bio! codyalan littlebigtown ashleymcbryde bradpaisley gaithermusic #emmylouharris allisonrussellmusic jameyjohnsonofficial carlypearce brandicarlile #Bono U2 reesewitherspoon reba morganfreeman bettemidler oprah salmahayek robinrobertsgma martinamcbride rickyskaggs vincegillofficial dollyparton guypenrod theisaacsmusicofficial theoakridgeboys bobweir

Posted by @ashley_judd on Jun 15, 2022 03:32PM

Our family service was breathtaking, with Appalachian mountain spirituals Mom wanted, like “Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down.” Mom also wanted one for the fans, whom she loved so much. So this one is for you. “NAOMI JUDD: A RIVER OF TIME CELEBRATION.” CMT will televise the public memorial service as a commercial-free special 6pm ET /5CT Sunday, May 15.

Posted by @ashley_judd on May 13, 2022 10:05PM

Thank you for holding Sister, Pop and me up while it seems so difficult to walk. wynonnajudd We appreciate dianesawyer and the good folks at goodmorningamerica for being sensitive to our mom’s complex needs, and for sharing that help with mental illness is available with organizations like namicommunicate and 800273talk. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

Posted by @ashley_judd on May 13, 2022 12:53AM

Our mom and I visited every day I was home in Tennessee, and I FaceTimed her every other day or so when I traveled (except when I was in the bush in Congo). We shared widely especially on all social issues, especially gender, and how her life and walk was affected in every intimate way. She said #metoo to me about her childhood. She said #timesup about her restaurant workplaces when we were little. And she was livid about the shape of motherhood. Here are some of my raw reflections and what can and must be done. Mom, thank you for hugging me and telling me I am an extraordinary woman and urging my voice. Link in bio.

Posted by @ashley_judd on May 9, 2022 09:59AM