Wynonna Judd Says Brandi Carlile Was ‘First To Respond’ After Naomi Judd’s Death

Singer Wynonna Judd shared some new information with fans as she approaches the final week of The Judds Tour.

Her mother, country singer Naomi Judd, took her own life last April. The two made up the country music duo known as The Judds and were supposed to perform their final tour together later that year.

Unfortunately, due to her mother's passing, Wynonna decided to continue the tour solo. However, she wasn't alone. Many stars in the country music community showed up to help her pull off the tour, including singer Brandi Carlile.

In her latest Instagram post, Wynonna shared a black-and-white photo of the two on tour together. “Thinking about a lot this week, as we approach the final weekend of The Judds tour…” she wrote.

“When mom died in April of last year, @brandicarlile was the first to respond. She flew all the way to Nashville {twice} to sing at {both} memorials. I will never forget her kindness and her tender heart toward my family.”

“Then came the start of the tour. She showed up once again. Brandi knew every word to every song, every note, every breath. She showed up to every soundcheck, every rehearsal, ready & willing to sing on every song,” she explained. “I really don’t know anyone like this woman, she’s in a class all by herself. She’s one of my favorite people on the planet, of course professionally, and now personally.”

“The fact that this tour started in September with Brandi, and is ending with her this weekend…is something that is so sacred to me. I am so thankful for this woman and her gift,” she concluded. “Savannah, Tampa, Hollywood…I promise you won’t be disappointed.”

Brandi commented on the post, writing, “It’s the least I could do for the way the Judds and you specifically have worked miracles in my life and family. When you lost your mom I just wanted to be around you as much as possible so that you could see real-life evidence of someone that you and your mom helped.”

“I will always adore and respect you Wy,” she added. “You and cactus and that whole d*mn circus that y’all hang around with are our family now. Well done my powerful friend. I’m a lucky girl.”

Many fans shared touching stories, including one follower, who wrote, “Sweet Brandi, Wy wasn’t the only one you helped that special day and the days that followed. I also lost my mom on April 30, about an hour after hearing about the loss of Naomi."

"As I watched you with Wy at the memorial, I felt as though you were also singing right into my heart," they continued. "I am a faithful Bramily member This Time Tomorrow has gotten me through many many days since April. Thank you Brandi for your heart with all of us!”

Another fan commented, “I just finished your memoir last week. I listened to the Internet and got the audiobook, which is a masterpiece. And this story is so easy to believe, hearing about your life and all the ways you learned to show up by your people showing up for you. What a witness to love and friendship.”

“This is so awesome. I am so happy she has been there for you with everything she is an amazing friend and now she’s family,” another follower shared. “As this tour ends I just want to say thank you Wy for doing this this touched my heart in a way I would have never thought it would. The shows I saw were the most amazing thing I have experienced in my life I will never forget this ever."

“Thank you for celebrating your mom's legacy with us it will never be forgotten,” they continued. “You and your family will stay true to my heart forever and always… Rock the house with Brandi she is amazing and to finish out this tour with you is a moment in time that won’t be forgotten."

"We love you Wy on to the next chapter after this weekend and anxious to see what comes out of it," they added. "Love you so very much thank you for keeping the LOVE ALIVE!!!!!!!!!”

“The Judds: The Final Tour” will wrap up on Saturday, February 25 in Hollywood, Florida.